Happy Sunday, bibliophiles! I hope this week has treated you all well.
After how overwhelming last week was academic-wise, I had a blessedly light homework week. So I felt a whole lot better overall. I spent the day off on Monday not doing a whole lot other than reading, which was a good break.
As far as my reading week…is there a word for a book slump that’s momentarily interrupted by one (1) 5-star read, and then goes back to being a string of meh reads? Because that’s what happened this week…I didn’t enjoy The Novice (for my book club), then had a 5 star read, then the last two books I read this week were a 2 star and a disappointing sequel. Sigh…
But hey, things might be looking up! I got another great library haul on Friday afternoon, and my digital hold on I’m Thinking of Ending Things (I’ve wanted to read it ever since I watched the movie), and I was finally able to pick up the three books I bought with the gift card I got for Christmas! So hopefully my reading will pick up from there…
Other than that, I’ve steadily been outlining the second draft of my sci-fi WIP, listening to a lot of 6ths, and eating pizza and fried rice. It’s been a peaceful week, I’d say. And Joe Biden’s in office now! Good news! (Also, I CAN’T NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE BERNIE MEMES…they never seem to get old…)
WHAT I READ THIS WEEK:
The Novice (Summoner, #1)–Taran Matharu (⭐️⭐️)
Zero Repeat Forever (The Nahx Invasions, #1)–G.S. Prendergast (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75, rounded up to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Winterwood–Shea Ernshaw (⭐️⭐️)
Cold Falling White (The Nahx Invasions, #2)–G.S. Prendergast (⭐️⭐️⭐️)
POSTS AND SUCH:
- Goodreads Monday (1/18/21)–Killing November
- Book Review Tuesday (1/19/21)–Zero Repeat Forever
- A YA Reader’s Guide to Space Opera
SONGS:
- “For All the Walters in the World”–Tall Dwarfs
- “Falling Out of Love (With You)”–The 6ths
- “War”–Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
CURRENTLY READING/TO READ NEXT WEEK:
Ruinsong–Julia Ember
Punching the Air–Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
Lightbringer (Empyrium, #3)–Claire Legrand
Haunting the Deep (How to Hang a Witch, #2)–Adriana Mather
Today’s song:
That’s it for this week in blogging! Have a wonderful rest of your day, and take care of yourselves!
The Bookish Mutant 
Aaah sorry about your book slump, I hate that! I’m glad you had one book that you enjoyed, though. Best of luck on your reading next week!
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Eh, it happens
Thank you! 🙂
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Ha, yes it does
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I get what you mean by that book slump! I’ve had the same happen to me 😣
Ahh I’ve been wanting to both read and watch I am Thinking of Ending Things!
Novice! 🥺🥺🥺 I’ve had my eyes on that book since 2015 😅 Don’t know why I haven’t read that book already. I am sorry that it didn’t turn up that well. Now that I think about it…maybe I should skip this one 🤔 I haven’t started it at that time, so I don’t know if I’ll start it any time now 🤔
The synopsis for Zero Repeat Forever sounds interesting 🤔
I have Ruinsong and Punching the Air on my TBR need to get to those soon 🥺 How are you liking them so far?
I will be checking out How to Hang a Witch🤔
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YES! The book is on my kindle rn but I watched the movie over Thanksgiving break and it was incredible! It’s a really depressing movie, but if you separate yourself from it you can appreciate it for the phenomenal piece of art that it is
Yeah…maybe you’ll like Novice more than I did…it had a good message about racism/challenging racism, but the writing really wasn’t for me. Zero Repeat Forever is super interesting though, I’d highly recommend it!
I just finished Ruinsong and I found it a little bit boring and light on the worldbuilding, but I loved the sapphic romance. I haven’t gotten to Punching the Air yet, but I’ll probably read it next.
Oh yeah How to Hang a Witch is incredible too! 🙂
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If I want to watch the movie, I should really read the book soon then! 🥺
Now I remember! Yes, I had wanted to read the about the racism I’ve heard the author had personal experienced in their life and a little bit of it was highlighted in the book. I think I’ll at least give it a try now! 🤔
I’ll definitely try to try out Zero Repeat Forever! 🥺
It’s a little disappointing when the romance in a book is 😍 but the world building just…isn’t that well done 🤔 But I’ll still give Ruinsong a try just for the Sapphic romance!
I hope you love it! 🥺
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