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beefyfridgers

cozy gamer goblin by day, haunted library lurker by night šŸ‘» on a side quest to pet every virtual cat i meet, while tackling the never-ending tbr adventures we stumble across along the way.

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Universe Quest: Maasverse
Romantasy Starter Pack Vol I
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My Taste
The Secret History
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4)
A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos, #0)
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1)
The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2)
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A Conjuring of Light (Shades of Magic, #3)
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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
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  • The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings, #0)
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    May 21, 2026
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    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 5.0
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    Definitely my favorite read of the year and an instant comfort classic I know I’ll revisit for years to come. I had been so intimidated to dive into Tolkien’s work, but in hindsight, I only wish I had opened the door to Middle-earth sooner. The lore is rich and expansive, the storytelling whimsical and masterful, yet it all feels wonderfully accessible and full of heart.

    Like many others, I especially recommend the audiobook narrated by Andy Serkis—I ended up immersive reading this one, and it was one of the best reading experiences I’ve ever had. Every chapter felt alive ✨

    I absolutely adored Bilbo, and watching him leave the comfort of his hobbit hole for the wide and wondrous world beyond made me both emotional and deeply happy. There’s something so comforting about a story that reminds you even the smallest, most ordinary person can still choose adventure. My favorite chapter was easily the riddles with Gollum. I cannot fully explain why, but I feel oddly maternal toward him 🤣🤭 The tension, the cleverness, the atmosphere—it was enchanting.

    I’m so excited to continue through the rest of the series (especially because I’ve somehow never seen the movies, so everything ahead will be completely new to me)!

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    The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings, #0)

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    The Bright Years

    The Bright Years

    Sarah Damoff

    One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this big-hearted family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo. Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn’t told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn’t told Lillian about, so Georgette comes of age watching their marriage rise and fall. When a shocking blow scatters their fragile trio, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents. Years later, Lillian’s son comes searching for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, unearth her family’s history, and decide whether she can open up to love for them—or herself—while there’s still time. Told from three intimate points of view, The Bright Years is a tender, true-to-life novel that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.

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  • Broken Ankle, Broken Focus.

    hey friends šŸ¤

    soooo I recently broke my ankle and tested positive for COVID (love that for me), and while I’ve been trying to rest and recover, I’ve run into an unexpected problem… I cannot seem to focus on reading anymore.

    which has lowkey been the worst part 😭 books are usually my go-to comfort/escape, and not having that has been really frustrating.

    TV/movies have been okay in the meantime, but even those can be hard to focus on when the pain/discomfort really kicks in.

    I remember my mom saying after my dad passed that she struggled to focus on reading for a long time, and I think that’s been sitting in the back of my mind a bit. I’m hoping this is just temporary, but it’s definitely been discouraging 🄲

    has anyone dealt with this before—whether from injury, stress, or just life being a pain in the ass? any tips for easing back into reading or ways to engage with books when your attention span is basically nonexistent?

    would love any advice, recs, or even just solidarity 🫶

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