#book of the month club review

[polyamorouspunk]

Punk’s Book Reccomendations:

Chain-Gang All-Stars

What It Has:

Social commentary on the American Prision system

Black butch lesbian couple

Polyamory

Nonbinary character

Murder/gore TW

Mentions of rape, domestic violence, and CSA

Main character death (a lot of it)

Racism TW

Unhappy Ending

Relatable to:

The Running Man

The Hunger Games

Squid Games

[teachingforthesoul]

Just finished: A River Enchanted By Rebecca Ross

4.5/5 stars

An interesting Celtic fantasy novel that was the perfect beginning of fall read.

[morganc89]

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

If you listen to podcasts and you’re into true crime then you already recognize this author’s name (and if you don’t, add Crime Junkie to your list right this second). There are actually several podcasts put out by her company Audiochuck, Crime Junkie is just my absolute favorite and Ashley Flowers hosts it herself with the help of her longtime friend Brit Prawat. So when I heard Flowers was…

[toastsnaffler]

pls let this backpacker hostel I'm staying at in a couple weeks be nice so I can go to more gigs in [redacted] and not have to worry abt how to get home from them bc I can just stay there... 😭

[godhasforsnakenme]

BOOK REVIEW 📖

This is the one for February – I was reminded of this book half way through the month and decided to reread it again because I couldn't remember how it ended; plus a short mystery is always nice to read (side note: this ended up as an ebook read bc I couldn't remember where in my storage boxes I have my copy – it's in storage because it's a paperback edition and old and I don't want it to die on me yet lol)

[frombehindthepen]

Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie Flexes the Muscles of Rosie the Riveter's Women

Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie Flexes the Muscles of Rosie the Riveter's Women #Books #BookClub #NCReads

Image Source: Amazon.com I finished reading the second book for the 2024 North Carolina Reads statewide book club, Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie. Women’s History Month was an ideal time to feature this book that spotlighted the strength and dedication of women. Here is my review of this book. ~          ~          ~ “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” -Advice Maggie…

[booksofdelight]

Reese Witherspoon Announces February 2024 Book Club Pick

Reese Witherspoon Announces February 2024 Book Club Pick

Actress Witherspoon has announced Redwood Court by DéLana R. A. Dameron for Reese’s Book Club for the month of February. Reese Witherspoon Selects Redwood Court As Monthly Book For Book Club The novel is about a Black working-class suburban town in South Carolina in the 1990s. Mika is told her family’s history, from her grandparents moving to the town during Jim Crow as well as well as her…

[kikiswords]

want to be a part of a book club so bad. i need it

[thechaoticreader]

📚☕️❄️January Reading Wrap Up❄️☕️📚

Stats:

Total Read - 5 books

Avg Rating - 4.6⭐️

Format Most Read - Physical books

Most Read Genre - Horror

DNF Count - 0

Books:

Title: Study For Obedience

Author: Sarah Bernstein

Format: Physical book

Genre: Literary Fiction

Rating: 5⭐️

Started: 12/27/23

Finished: 01/06/24

Title: Heartstopper Volume 5

Author: Alice Oseman

Format: Physical Book

Genre: Young Adult Queer Romance

Rating: 5⭐️

Started: 01/07/24

Finished: 01/08/24

Title: Open Heart, Open Mind

Author: Clara Hughes

Format: Physical book

Genre: Memoir

Rating: 3.5⭐️

Started: 01/10/24

Finished: 01/20/24

Title: And Then I Woke Up

Author: Malcolm Devlin

Format: Audiobook

Genre: SciFi Dystopian Horror

Rating: 5⭐️

Started: 01/23/24

Finished: 01/23/24

Title: What Moves The Dead

Author: T. Kingfisher

Format: Physical book

Genre: Gothic horror

Rating: 4.5⭐️

Started: 01/28/24

Finished: 01/29/24

Books Started:

Dead Romantics - Ashley Poston

It's OK That You're Not Okay - Megan Devine

Surviving To Drive - Guenther Steiner

[quirkycatsfatstacks]

Confessions of a Bookaholic: Too Many Subscriptions!!!

Hi, my name is Cat, and I’m a little bit hooked on book subscription services. The Problem Have you looked at what book subscription services are out there lately? There are so many great-looking ones! Book of the Month, Owlcrate, FairyLoot, Book Riot’s TBR, Lit Box, Unplugged, Uppercase, Illumicrate, and so many more. Seriously, I haven’t even scratched the surface when it comes to listing out…

[theheelerbooklifereads]

💭𝘘𝘖𝘛𝘋: What book or series do you wish you could gift your younger self?

🔮𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:🔮

𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑦

✨𝐴𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡 1𝑠𝑡-𝐴𝑢𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡 31𝑠𝑡

✨𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑑: 𝑡ℎ𝑒ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒'𝑠 𝑁𝑜 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙 𝐶𝑙𝑢𝑏

✨𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑠ℎ.

🔮𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚗 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝟻 𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚑 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝟻 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜/𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖:

🐲𝙵𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚜𝚢: 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘/𝚃𝚑�� 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙾𝚗𝚎, 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛, 𝚁𝚊𝚐𝚝𝚊𝚐 𝙱𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝙼𝚒𝚜𝚏𝚒𝚝𝚜/𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚜, 𝙺𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚍𝚘𝚖𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚆𝚊𝚛/𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚎𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎/𝙼𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕

❤️ 𝚁𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎: 𝙾𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝙰𝚝𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝, 𝙵𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎/𝚂𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚆𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜, 𝙰𝚗𝚝𝚒-𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚘, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚜 𝙳𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎

🔪 𝚃𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛/𝙼𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚢: 𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚕 𝙰𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝙱𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚕/𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎, 𝙸𝚜𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗/𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚌𝚔 𝚃𝚘𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛, 𝙿𝚘𝚍𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚝/𝙹𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝/𝙼𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚎𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚝 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚝/𝙷𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚁𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚜

🗝️ 𝙷𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙵𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝙰𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚃𝚒𝚖𝚎, 𝙷𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝙵𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚛𝚎(𝚜), 𝙿𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕/𝚂𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚄𝚙𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚕, 𝙳𝚞𝚊𝚕 𝚃𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜/𝙵𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚑𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚌 𝚃𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚍

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢/𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝙵𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝙰𝚐𝚎, 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝙵𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢/𝚄𝚗𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙, 𝙳𝚢𝚜𝚏𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝙵𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢/𝙵𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚂𝚊𝚐𝚊, 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚞𝚖𝚊/𝙳𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚕-𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝙸𝚜𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚜.

𝚃𝚑𝚎 "/" 𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚎𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚗𝚎.

Sign ups are currently open.

You are able to pick a card and work on it, then once finished you may restart your card or move onto another path. There are bunch of extra points you can earn. You are able to submit any books read outside of the readathon prompts as a bonus read.

I hope I see you guys there.

[theambitiouswoman]

How To Become A Brand New Person ✨✨

Self Reflect:

Journal daily.

Think about past decisions and how they impacted your life.

Meditate regularly.

Create a vision board to visualize your goals.

Review your strengths and weaknesses.

Identify your core values and beliefs.

Figure out your passions and interests.

Think about your childhood dreams and aspirations.

Evaluate your current state of happiness and fulfillment.

Set Clear Goals:

Define specific career goals, like "Get promoted within two years."

Set health goals, like "Lose 20 pounds in six months."

Create financial goals such as "Save $10,000 for a vacation."

Establish personal development goals, like "Read 24 books in a year."

Set relationship goals, such as "Improve communication with my partner."

Define education goals, like "Complete a master's degree in three years."

Set travel goals, like "Visit five new countries in the next two years."

Create hobbies and interests goals, such as "Learn to play a musical instrument."

Set community or volunteer goals, like "Volunteer 100 hours this year."

Establish mindfulness or self-care goals, such as "Practice meditation daily."

Self Care:

Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

Follow a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Prioritize getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.

Practice in relaxation techniques like deep breathing or yoga.

Take regular breaks at work to avoid burnout.

Schedule "me time" for activities you enjoy.

Limit exposure to stressors and toxic people.

Practice regular skincare and grooming routines.

Seek regular medical check-ups and screenings.

Stay hydrated by drinking enough water daily.

Personal Development:

Read a book every month from various genres.

Attend workshops or seminars on topics of interest.

Learn a new language or musical instrument.

Take online courses to acquire new skills.

Set aside time for daily reflection and self improvement.

Seek a mentor in your field for guidance.

Attend conferences and networking events.

Start a side project or hobby to expand your abilities.

Practice public speaking or communication skills.

Do creative activities like painting, writing, or photography.

Create a Support System:

Build a close knit group of friends who uplift and inspire you.

Join clubs or organizations aligned with your interests.

Connect with a mentor or life coach.

Attend family gatherings to maintain bonds.

Be open and honest in your communication with loved ones.

Seek advice from trusted colleagues or supervisors.

Attend support groups for specific challenges (e.g., addiction recovery).

Cultivate online connections through social media.

Find a therapist or counselor for emotional support.

Participate in community or volunteer activities to meet like minded people.

Change Habits:

Cut back on sugary or processed foods.

Reduce screen time and increase physical activity.

Practice gratitude by keeping a daily journal.

Manage stress through mindfulness meditation.

Limit procrastination by setting specific deadlines.

Reduce negative self-talk by practicing self-compassion.

Establish a regular exercise routine.

Create a budget and stick to it.

Develop a morning and evening routine for consistency.

Overcome Fear and Self Doubt:

Face a specific fear head-on (example: public speaking).

Challenge your negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

Seek therapy to address underlying fears or traumas.

Take small, calculated risks to build confidence.

Visualize success in challenging situations.

Surround yourself with supportive and encouraging people.

Journal about your fears and doubts to gain clarity.

Celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small.

Focus on your strengths and accomplishments.

Embrace failure as a valuable learning experience.

Embrace Change:

Relocate to a new city or country.

Switch careers or industries to pursue your passion.

Take on leadership roles in your workplace.

Volunteer for projects outside your comfort zone.

Embrace new technologies and digital tools.

Travel to unfamiliar destinations.

Start a new hobby or creative endeavor.

Change your daily routine to add variety.

Adjust your mindset to see change as an opportunity.

Seek out diverse perspectives and viewpoints.

Practice Gratitude:

Write down three things you're grateful for each day.

Express gratitude to loved ones regularly.

Create a gratitude jar and add notes of appreciation.

Reflect on the positive aspects of challenging situations.

Show gratitude by volunteering or helping others in need.

Send thank-you notes or messages to people who've helped you.

Keep a gratitude journal and review it regularly.

Share your gratitude openly during family meals or gatherings.

Focus on the present moment and appreciate the little things.

Practice gratitude even in times of adversity.

Be Patient:

Set realistic expectations for your progress.

Accept that personal growth takes time.

Focus on the journey rather than the destination.

Learn from setbacks and view them as opportunities to improve.

Celebrate small milestones along the way.

Practice self-compassion during challenging times.

Stay committed to your goals, even when progress is slow.

Keep a journal to track your personal growth.

Recognize that patience is a valuable skill in personal transformation.

Celebrate Small Wins:

Treat yourself to your favorite meal or dessert.

Reward yourself with a spa day or self-care activity.

Share your achievements with friends and loved ones.

Create a vision board to visualize your successes.

Acknowledge and congratulate yourself in a journal.

Give yourself permission to take a break and relax.

Display reminders of your accomplishments in your workspace.

Take a day off to celebrate a major milestone.

Host a small gathering to mark your achievements.

Set aside time to reflect on how far you've come.

Maintain Balance:

Set clear boundaries in your personal and work life.

Prioritize self care activities in your daily routine.

Schedule regular breaks and downtime.

Learn to say "no" when necessary to avoid overcommitment.

Evaluate your work life balance regularly.

Seek support from friends and family to avoid burnout.

Be kind to yourself and accept imperfections.

Practice mindfulness to stay present and grounded.

Revisit your priorities and adjust them as needed.

Embrace self love and self acceptance as part of your daily life.

[morganc89]

The Last Word by Taylor Adams

This book was originally offered as a choice from Book of the Month in May 2023 but I got it as an add-on a couple of months ago; I couldn’t resist a story about a book review that takes an ugly turn. Emma Carpenter gets a gig house-sitting a beach house on the ultra isolated Strand Beach in Washington for the winter. With only her dog Laika to keep her company, the mysterious Emma is happy to…

[rei-the-head-shaker]

"Man Of The Month: July" by Ann Omasta and Callie Love

I enjoyed this read quite a bit. I haven't read a pure romance in a while, it's probably been a decade or so. And it's also been a while since my last book in first person and pov. It was all in all a good comeback to these types of stories. It was an extremely quick read just seventy pages and it has a nice flow. I picked this book to start te month of july because I thought it to be really fitting considering the title and theme.

And I found it hilarious that I finished it the 4th of july, date of the last chapter before the epilogue, it makes sense.

It was such a sweet story!

⚠️ SPOILER ⚠️

⚠️ A thing I really liked of the end is the fact that they found a way to resolve their issues in a mature and adult way, not dragging it for too long. Very much appreciated! The obly thing that felt off about it was how quick it was, but it is a short story, so I can accept it. ⚠️

[coupleofbeesread]

Kayla Reviews WE WERE NEVER HERE

Kayla Reviews WE WERE NEVER HERE

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. GENRE: Thriller BUY SUMMARY: Emily is having the time of her life—she’s in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever. But on the last night of the trip, Emily enters their hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. Kristen says the cute backpacker she brought back to…

[neil-gaiman]

Hi Mr Gaiman

As someone who's never read good omens, but is planning to start next month for a book club, what is the one sentence you'd use to describe the book? ( no spoilers please :) )

Here's a sentence from the New York Times review in 1990:

Just as Douglas Adams worked his joke to death by juxtaposing the tedious lives of ordinary people with events of cosmic significance, so Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, two former journalists, go on and on for 354 pages with their schoolboy wisecracks about Good, Evil, the Meaning of Life and people who drink Perrier.