The Joy of Art – January 24, 2024 at 09:37AM

 

So much more was said in the unsaid.

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The Joy of Art – January 23, 2024 at 10:53AM

 

And life went on. It wasn’t the same, but it went on.

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The Joy of Art – January 22, 2024 at 08:20AM

 

The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.

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Review: One of the Good Guys

One of the Good Guys
One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. I liked the premise of the book and I certainly agree that women deal with so much bullshit even from men who think they are “not that kind of men” and yet the book was neither enjoyable nor very interesting to read for me. The characters weren’t likable, which, fair, maybe was the point but I also had a hard time engaging with the story. I did listen to it on audio and maybe that impacted my experience. I will think about it for some time which in its own way is the sign of a good book…

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Review: Thirteen

Thirteen
Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Despite feeling so-so about his first book, I picked this up anyway because the reviews were so strong and I liked this one way way more than the others so far. Clever and well plotted.

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Review: First Lie Wins

First Lie Wins
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this was fast-paced, twisty, fun and a solid thriller.

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Review: The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You

The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You
The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You by Lisa Congdon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Lisa Congdon, love this set, love her artwork. love love love.

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Review: Heartstopper: Volume Five

Heartstopper: Volume Five
Heartstopper: Volume Five by Alice Oseman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

it looks like this series will end with the next book. I love these books and how sweet they are, i am looking forward to what Oseman creates next too!

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Review: Going Zero

Going Zero
Going Zero by Anthony McCarten
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars I read this one cause my friend Lauren wrote about it and said it was fun and fast and I’ve been having a lot of trouble focusing lately. It didn’t disappoint. It was fun and fast 🙂

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Review: Mislaid in Parts Half-Known

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will never ever get tired of these books. I look forward to each and every one of them and I hope she keeps writing them forever and ever. This one is a sequel to Antoinette’s story and I loved it so very much.

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Review: Disappointing Affirmations

Disappointing Affirmations
Disappointing Affirmations by Dave Tarnowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could give this book ten stars, I totally would. My daughter and I read these in one sitting and laughed so much that we were crying. I then read them all again. I follow this account on instagram, too, and I cannot recommend it enough. I normally don’t enjoy humor that puts others down but this is written in such a way that it is clear it’s humor and not personal. I just love it and will read it again and again any time i need a good, honest laugh.

with gratitude to netgalley and Chronicle Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

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Review: Until I Love Myself, Vol. 2: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist

Until I Love Myself, Vol. 2: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist
Until I Love Myself, Vol. 2: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist by Poppy Pesuyama
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I took a break between the two volumes because this material is tough to read and a lot to digest but I knew I wanted to read it anyway and I am glad I did. I am glad that they are on a journey to self-healing and I am glad they are documenting this horrible journey. Stories like this need to be told and I am grateful for folks who are brave enough to tell them.

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