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I need to pick up the pace, but lately I keep dnfing and starting something new. Hoping to get drawn into a series.

Reading now: Mistborn

I'm really proud of myself! I started reading because i felt obliged to(new years resolution), but now, i read just for the sake of reading. It's become a comfort hobby now. Hyperion was my gateway, and House of Leaves is my all time favorite right now. Reading Don Quixote (1 chapter every night, it's like watching an episode of a comedy show before bed!) and fellowship of the ring (really enjoying it) right now.

I'd love to discuss these books in the comments if anyone wants to!

Here are some short thoughts about everything that I've read so far.

Dungeon Crawler Carl- this book series is spectacular. I love the character development, and unlike some people, I really think that the first one is my favorite of all of them so far. I love them all for different reasons tho.

Doomsday Scenario- honestly, now that I'm thinking about it, that might be my favorite book. Introducing side quests, and donut getting more flesched out is awesome.

The Hobbit- what's not to love? I had to read this for school, but I ended up really liking it and I think it's one of my favorite books of all time.

Snapshot- can't really say anything without spoiling it, but it's only 70 pages, SO GO READ IT. I read it all in one sitting, and it was probably the best hour of reading of this year.

Finally donovan- this book is here just based off pure enjoyment. I really like Finley and Vero, and I think the plots are zany and fun.

The silent patient- this book I read in 24 hours, and I'm so glad I did. I'm off the group that really likes this book, but I do think there is a tad bit of wasted potential.

The bad beginning- I love lemony Snicket. There's not much to say here, but I just think of this book is fun awesome.

Blood over brighthaven- very interesting book, I really enjoyed the magic system and think that it's an easy fantasy book to read you want to get into it

Gate of the Feral gods- DCC. Yay it's awesome HAHA

The long walk- I really enjoyed this book, and it made me want to read more Stephen King. I thought of that. The book could have had a more interesting ending, but hey that's I guess that's what the movie's for.

Nothing like the movies- Yes, I do have eclectic taste in books 🤣 unlike some people, I think this was a really good sequel, and I think Liz finding herself again is really awesome. Love both the main characters.

Knocks em out- Again, not much to say, just a funny good time

Treasure hunters- some might say this is just a stupid book made for kids, but I personally loved the illustrations and I really like the kid kids 😁

Who could it be this hour- Lemony Snicket, but with a weaker plot in my opinion.

DCC Graphic Novel- it was worth my time, but honestly, I don't think it does the book's Justice. Not at all how I picture most of these things, and so I didn't really like it.

Anarchists cookbook- definitely my least favorite DCC because of how confusing it is, but think it has one of my top three moments in the series, and there's a lot more Katia character development.

Turtles all the way down- I expected more from John Green. I enjoy his pros and the way that he writes things, but this book just had a weak plot, and I feel like nothing really happened except learning about the main character's OCD, which there's nothing wrong with but but I felt that the book was quite slow and didn't have much of a plot.

Bad Asians- the trope of everybody's a terrible person is kind of played out, and to be honest this book was hard to get through and I sort of skimmed the middle 🤣

Red rising- yes I no I will get hate about this, and I do acknowledge it as an objectively good book, I just personally did not enjoy the writing style at all and do not think that it is worth the hype at all. Maybe I will have to try to read the whole series, because I've heard they're very good.

The caddy- I read this book alongside my dad, who didn't like it any more than I did. This book is pretty much only good if you love golf (which I do) but I think the plot is extremely weak and boring.

Operation bounce house- yeah, this was one of my least favorite books of the year. I thought the plot was extremely boring, and everything that made dungeon Crawler Carl good, Matt took away.

Julie Chan is dead- this book was stupid on so many levels, but it had a really good first 100 pages of buildup.

The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo- I thought it was an all right plot, and maybe I would rate it a bit higher into the tier above. But no, I really just didn't enjoy this one.

Northwoods- it was doing way too much, and I had no idea what I was getting into. Thought it was going to be really fun and insightful but it was actually really really stupid.

Im a bit behind, but I will catch up, trust.

Currently reading: House of Leaves (~20% through), The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (loving this one! 30% through), and Remarkably Bright Creatures.

This book proves once again that King is an excellent story teller.
Could someone else make this story as appealing? I’m not sure.
Was this only a good story because I think of King as a great story teller? Possibly.
Was it interesting? Very.
Would I recommend it? Yes.
Will I ever read it again? Not likely.

Strong first half of 2026. This is the most I have ever read in a 6 month period and I am loving spending so much time reading.

I am currently reading this on my Kindle with the audiobook at the same time and I am having such an immersive experience I am so overwhelmed with this story. I searched this book in the sub and I cannot find it so I have to post this here in hopes of others who have also read it or are reading it. Please tell me you feel emotionally drained too? This story is gut wrenching. I just don’t know where to begin with this. Please someone comment about this book! Anything at all

Honestly, I'm amazed I've finished this many books so far. I might lower my goal to 80, but we'll see.

The first book at the top is East of Eden. I also just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl like an hour ago, and I would probably put that in the "liked it but wouldn't reread it" tier (I was interested enough to continue the series, though). I think my favorite book this year has been Sublimation, the book I didn't expect to like as much as I did was The Dutch House, and the most disappointing book is a toss-up between 'Death of the Author' and 'There's Only One Sin In Hollywood'

I started this one this morning. Another new author for me in a quest to read from different cultures.

I’m currently reading A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. The first book in Schoolomance. I’ve been going a little bit slow this year but with this I think I’m going to get out of my slump. Finally a fun dark academia book with a great style.

I generally read on Kindle and hardly buy any hardcover. But, I couldn't resist seeing this. This is also my all time favorite. Reading it again after so long. 10/25

I started and stopped this book alot. I liked the main character, but omg her thoughts would go soo far off tangent I feared it would never come back to the plot. I normally like random thoughts about this and that, but this book tested even my limits. I couldn't comprehend why so many people kept saying they loved it. Nothing stand out was really happening. Until I got to the end. The ending made me want to re read the book.

Random thing I also learned was her trick for bad dreams was to whisper them into a toilet and when you flush you are sending away the bad vibes. Idk that just sounds like a perfect way to recover from nightmares. Hopefully will be awhile before I can test it out 😂.

I DNF'd 3 books and fell off 3 books before this, so it's my first completed book of the year 🎉

Anyway, the narrator is interesting (i.e. immediately and very obviously unhinged) and reminded me a little of Carrere's Moustache. It's a quick read and I don't regret the afternoon I spent with it.

I fell in love with Sweetbitter Song ♥️ I had to get my own copy after getting it from the library

I would recommend Hot Singles In Your Area to anyone who wants a very weird book & doesn't mind not understanding everything

I am so sad I didnt love Bone of My Bone :( I felt the two FMCs fell for eachother SO fast and I couldn't buy into their relationship. Necromancy magic was AWESOME though!

I’m thinking of moving my goal to 100 but I’m afraid of not hitting it. I know it’s not the end of the world if I don’t get there but I’m just caught up in my head about it.

Either way, I got a second kindle this year and it has changed my reading capabilities. I’m reading basically everywhere now and for hours a day and I feel so productive!

So far, my favorite read has been Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell with Pachinko by Min Jim Lee as a close second. Seeing everyone progressing on their goals is keeping me motivated. Cheers to the rest of the year!

These are 32 & 33 out of 42 goal.