Hello,

I’m new here and trying to get more involved ! Just reviewed Tristana (I think it might be the first review for it here? 👀)

I’ve set myself a ‘read local’ challenge this year - one book by an author from each country I travel to. So far I’ve checked off 🇧🇷🇺🇾🇦🇷🇪🇸

Anyone else do this? Would love far flung recommendations with a strong sense of place 🗺️

Next stop: 🇵🇱 (but recs for anywhere welcome!)

Hi!

What do you do when you listen to audiobooks?

I’m trying to find different things to do that don’t take me out of the story. Usually I’ll busy myself with cleaning, working, getting reading etc. but I want something to do when I’m in bed or sitting on the couch.

Let me know what you do! Thank you!😚🫶🏽

Does anyone else ever think about how there’s so many books out there that you’ll never be able to read all the books you’d really enjoy 🥹

Taking inspiration from another post (I don't remember the user I'm sorry T-T) and many discussions with my mom, I realize how sacred maintaining my bookshelf is, like an at home retreat. My bookshelf is my pride and joy. Placed where it's the pinnacle of my home upon entering, rearranged and cleaned at least once a month. Always looking at it and planning how I want to design it next on the next arrangement. How do you guys like your shelves to look? Is there a specific categorization? A specific vibe or aesthetic? Do you like it neat and uniform or more eclectic and wilder? Display books? Nic-knacks and trinkets? Pictures are welcome (I may take inspiration on my next scheduled date with my shelves).

😭 there’s always a fight popping off after a celebration.

So far I feel like this series is mid quality and don’t really like any of the characters (except Amari). But the one thing I really like about this series is the theme of the cycle of violence. I’m curious to see how the war is resolved etc.

I loved the first book. I found that it's taken me longer to warm up to the second. I find Zelie's growth as a character is so slow. I actually prefer Amari in this book so far. I do find though that things are getting more interesting now that I've gotten a little farther into the book (p.150). I'm definitely going to keep reading to see.

I think I’m only reading this book for Amari right now…