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April 2022 Wrap-Up

Sarah

April went by in a flash! I have finals this week and then I’m done with classes for my master’s… forever. I still have to do an internship and a final research project but, no more classes! I took a local job for the summer to have a little break and plan to finish my master’s in the fall. It’s kind of surreal knowing I’m almost there. My sister and I got to go to Nashville this month, and the weather up here is finally starting to look up. As I’m typing this it’s cold and rainy, but it’s been steadily getting warmer out! I can’t wait for the summer and to have more days off to read.

Books Read:

  • The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. DNF, review.
  • The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout. 3.5 stars.
  • The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout. 3.5 stars, series review.
  • Animal Farm by George Orwell. 4 stars.
  • The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller. 4.5 stars, review.
  • Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. DNF.
  • The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey. 4 stars.
  • Milk Fed by Melissa Broder. 4.5 stars, review.
  • In the Quick by Kate Hope Day. 2.5 stars, review.
  • A Universe of Wishes edited by Dhonielle Clayton. DNF.
  • Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer. DNF.
  • Be Not Far from Me by Mindy McGinnis. 4 stars, RTC.

Books read: 8 books (+ 4 DNF)
Average rating: 3.81 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 14 Eps 13-16
    • Manhunter, Season 1 Ep 2
    • Criminal Minds, Season 7 Eps 11-12
    • The Dropout, Season 1 Ep 8
    • The Ultimatum, Season 1
    • Our Flag Means Death, Season 1 Eps 1-4
    • Barry, Season 3 Ep 1

Short Reads/Watches:

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March 2022 Wrap-Up

Sarah

March was good! My birthday was at the beginning of the month and my sister threw a really nice party for me. I got REALLY into the JLA Blood & Ash series, which has taken up several late nights for me. I got a new job at a home goods store. I am so close to being done with classes for grad school (although I still have some other things to finish up before I get my degree). I’m looking forward to this summer!

Books Read:

  • A Libertarian Walks into a Bear by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling 2.5 stars, review.
  • Near the Bone by Christina Henry. 5 stars, review.
  • Human Acts by Han Kang. 3.5 stars, goodreads.
  • The Changeling by Victor LaValle. 4 stars, goodreads.
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon. DNF, goodreads.
  • Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller. 5 stars, RTC.
  • My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. 3 stars, review.
  • Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl. 4 stars, RTC.
  • From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout. 5 stars, RTC.
  • A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L Armentrout. 5 stars, RTC.
  • Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben. 2 stars, review.

Books read: 10 books (+ 1 DNF)
Average rating: 3.9 stars (nice!)

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • Love Is Blind, Season 2 Eps 10-11
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 14 Eps 9-12
    • Monster Factory, Ep 9-10
    • Chris Chan: A Comprehensive History, Eps 1-2 (rewatch)
    • Attach on Titan, Season 3 Ep 8
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked, Season 14 Eps 2-3, 5, 8-12
    • The Dropout, Season 1 Eps 1-7
    • Criminal Minds, Season 7 Eps 6-10
    • Worst Roommate Ever, Season 1
    • iZombie, Season 1 Eps 1-3 (rewatch)
    • Catching Killers, Season 1 Ep 1

Short Reads/Watches:

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February 2022 Wrap-Up

Sarah

My reading slowed back down a bit this month, but it was a short month and I had a lot going on. I am sooo done with winter and soo ready for spring to be here. I’m hoping this is my last New England winter (fingers crossed!). Hopefully I’ll have more to say next month, but right now I’m just vibing.

Books Read:

  • The Stand by Stephen King. DNF, review.
  • Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas. 3.5 stars.
  • In the Woods by Tana French. 2 stars, review.
  • Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes. 4 stars, review.
  • The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisen. 5 stars, RTC.

Books read: 4 books (+ 1 DNF)
Average rating: 3.63 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • The Umbrella Academy, Season 1 Ep 10, Season 2
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 14 Eps 5-7
    • Squid Game, Season1 Eps 6-9
    • Love Is Blind, Season 2 Eps 1-9
    • Murderville, Season 1, Season 1 Eps 1-2 (rewatched)
    • Attack on Titan, Season 3 Eps 6-7
    • Chris Chan: A Comprehensive History, Ep 60

Short Reads/Watches:

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January 2022 Wrap-Up

Sarah

I’m back in grad school as of this month, but since I only have two classes left it’s much more lowkey than the last semester I had (which was overloaded). I’ve actually had plenty of time to read between classes and while I’m at home. This month was my best reading month since August 2019. I’m so happy.

Books Read:

  • Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. 2 stars, review.
  • The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl. 2 stars, review.
  • My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones. DNF, review.
  • Opal by Maggie Stiefvater. 3 stars, review.
  • Going Postal by Terry Pratchett. DNF, review.
  • Crazy for the Storm by Norman Ollestad. DNF, 0 stars, go away. Review.
  • Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw. 4 stars, review.
  • Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse. 4 stars, review.
  • My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren. 2 stars, review.
  • Mediocre by Ijeoma Oluo. 4 stars, review.
  • The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas. 4 stars, review.
  • Dune by Frank Herbert. 2 stars, review.
  • Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. 4 stars, review.

Books read: 10 books (3 DNFs)
Average rating: 3.1 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • Squid Game, Eps 2-5
    • All Creatures Great and Small, Season 2 Eps 1-2
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 14 Eps 1-4
    • Attack on Titan, Season 3 Eps 2-5

Short Reads/Watches:

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December 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

I know people say this every month, but December really flew by for me. I read a bit less than I would have liked, but I got to spend a quiet holiday with my family. I will probably get back to the grad school grind in January, so we’ll see how much reading time I’m able to get in. Hope you all had a great month, and that January treats you well! ❤

Books Read:

Books read: 4 books
Average rating: 3.63 stars

Other Media:

Short Reads/Watches:

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November 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

This month I got a solid amount of reading done! I ran into a lengthy headache at the end of the month which slowed me down a bit, but I made up for it by watching more TV, ha! The new Pokemon game was also released, so I spent a lot of time playing that as well as the Animal Crossing update. I got ANOTHER tattoo this month (oops lol), so check out my little album at the bottom if you wanna see that. 🙂

Books Read:

  • Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. 4 stars, review.
  • A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. 4 stars, review.
  • The Suicide Club by Matt Shaw. 2.5 stars.
  • Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall & Lisa Sterle. 4 stars, review.
  • Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney. 4.5 stars.
  • Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. 4 stars, review.
  • Waves by Ingrid Chabbert & Carole Maurel, transl. Edward Gauvin. 4 stars, review.
  • Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas. 3.5 stars, review.

Books read: 8 books
Average rating: 3.81 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 3 Eps 3-12
    • Attack on Titan, Season 3 Ep 1
    • Squid Game, Season 1 Ep 2
    • Chris Chan: A Comprehensive History, Eps 1-59 (i don’t want to talk about it)
    • Glee, Season 4 Eps 3, 4, 22; Season 5 Eps 1-8
    • The Queen’s Gambit, Season 1 Eps 6-7
    • The Umbrella Academy, Season 1 Ep 9
    • Holiday Baking Championship, Season 6
    • The Circle, Season 3

Short Reads/Watches:

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October 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

Hi friends! I had a really nice reading month. I’ve decided to stop using the term “reading slump” and to instead refer to it as a “change in interests.” For a while now I’ve been much more interested in video games than reading — which is totally fine! I missed reading a lot, but I’ve been having a lot of fun playing games with friends, and on my own. This month my interests shifted back to reading and I’ve been having a blast blowing through books again. Now I’m missing video games, but they just aren’t capturing my interest at the moment so I’m not forcing it. October went by in a flash and my most notable event has been getting a new tattoo! So check out my little October album at the bottom if you wanna see that. 🙂

Books Read:

  • Stay With Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀. 3.5 stars.
  • The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik. 3.5 stars, review.
  • A Court of Wings and Fury by Sarah J Maas. 4 stars, review.
  • A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. 4 stars, review.
  • The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould. 4 stars, review.
  • The House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman. 4 stars, review.
  • The Lost Village by Camilla Sten (transl. Alexandra Fleming). 3 stars, review.
  • Investing Is Your Superpower by Shinobu Hindert. 3.5 stars, review.
  • A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas. 3.5 stars.

Books read: 9 books
Average rating: 3.67 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • 9-1-1 Season 2 Eps 9, 12, 16. Season 3 Ep 7.
    • Criminal Minds, Season 7 Ep 5.
    • Great British Bake Off, Season 9 Ep 1.
    • Sex Education, Season 1 Ep 2
    • Squid Game, Season 1 Ep 1.
    • Midnight Mass, review.
    • RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 3 Eps 1-8.

Short Reads/Watches:

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September 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

Books Read:

  • Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. 3.5 stars, review.
  • The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. 2 stars, review.
  • Chemistry by Weike Wang. 4 stars, review.
  • Glamour Magic by Deborah Castellano. 3 stars.
  • A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas. 5 stars.

Books read: 5 books
Average rating: 3.5 stars

Other Media:

  • Movies:
  • TV Shows:
    • Criminal Minds, Season 6 Eps 14-24, Season 7 Eps 1-4
    • Sparking Joy, Season 1 Ep 1
    • LuLaRich, Season 1
    • American Horror Stories, Season 1 Eps 1, 3, 6
    • Rick and Morty, Season 5 Eps 6-10
    • Sex Education, Season 1 Ep 1

Short Reads/Watches:

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My Month in Photos:

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August 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

Books Read:

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. 4 stars.
  • The Crystal Kingdom by The McElroys and Carey Pietsch. 4 stars.

Books read: 2 book
Average rating: 4 stars

Other Media:

Short Reads/Watches:

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July 2021 Wrap-Up

Sarah

i have been absolutely exhausted and incredibly busy, so i’ve spent fairly little time reading over the last month unfortunately! i did go on a nice vacation that i have lots of fun pictures of to share. hope you all have been enjoying your summer (or winter, if you’re in the southern hemisphere!)

Books Read:

  • Brood by Jackie Polzin. 3.5 stars.

Books read: 1 book
Average rating: 3.5 stars

Other Media:

Short Reads/Watches:

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