You can only answer these questions truthfully and I love that about you! Don't conform to what you think we want to hear. My family and I are so upset about the outcome of the election. We have been leaning on each other for support. I understand your need to learn more and not lead with your emotions. Looking forward to hearing what you think. Have a great week!!
I’m with you on the frequent DNFing. Life’s too short. In Tyranny is on my TBR for December also. Time to better educate myself and equip myself for those with differing (wrong) opinions. 😂 I’d love to see your Christmas tag video if you have the time to film it. Take care. 😊
I think I only DNF'd three. I have had a pretty good reading year. I don't really get into Christmas books or seasoned themed books...mood reader. I will be interested in hearing about the political books. I know it's a touchy subject. But, I too am angry. Looking forward to your Christmas tag.
It sounds like you're going down the same route as me right now. I read 'On Tyranny' most recently, and I'm almost halfway through 'Democracy Awakening'. It's going down as one of my favorite books of 2024. I have never, and I mean never, tabbed a book before. This book, though, I have placed dozens of tabs to mark important passages that I want to remember. I'm in my 50s, and I've learned stuff from this book that I did not know. Speaking of DNFing books, I DNF'd a book a few months ago, 'All the Colors of the Dark'. I was listening to it on audiobook, but it just wasn't doing it for me. I tried it again a few days ago, reading a physical copy this time, and I actually liked it. So, I'm guessing it was the narrator or perhaps I just needed to read the words for myself.
Yes please do a Christmas book tag. I’m interested in reading more non-fiction particularly dealing with climate change. I’ve seen some booktubers talking about Fire Weather by John Vaillant and I plan to read it. Also, dismayed with the political climate and the way the election went.
Climate change?! Politics?! Oh my! That doesn't sound like much fun. I am doing even more escapist reading lately - mysteries, of course, and more and more fantasy. It's finally sunk into my wee brain that I can not change other people. I can only control myself, and if chocolate is involved, that control is questionable - lol. Enjoy your quest for more understanding. I look forward to hearing more about your best reads of the year. I'm very envious of your easy access to ARCs...
Hi Heather, Are you planning to judge the BookTube prize again? I know it was awful for you and sort of derailed your reading earlier this year. Ironically, I signed up for next year after hearing about it from you.
Sounds like you’ve picked some very unbiased “political” books to “educate” yourself with. LOL. Why bother, if you’re only subscribing to your own echo chamber?
Yes please a Christmas 🎄 tag!!
You can only answer these questions truthfully and I love that about you! Don't conform to what you think we want to hear.
My family and I are so upset about the outcome of the election. We have been leaning on each other for support. I understand your need to learn more and not lead with your emotions. Looking forward to hearing what you think.
Have a great week!!
I’m with you on the frequent DNFing. Life’s too short.
In Tyranny is on my TBR for December also. Time to better educate myself and equip myself for those with differing (wrong) opinions. 😂
I’d love to see your Christmas tag video if you have the time to film it. Take care. 😊
I think I only DNF'd three. I have had a pretty good reading year. I don't really get into Christmas books or seasoned themed books...mood reader. I will be interested in hearing about the political books. I know it's a touchy subject. But, I too am angry. Looking forward to your Christmas tag.
It sounds like you're going down the same route as me right now. I read 'On Tyranny' most recently, and I'm almost halfway through 'Democracy Awakening'. It's going down as one of my favorite books of 2024. I have never, and I mean never, tabbed a book before. This book, though, I have placed dozens of tabs to mark important passages that I want to remember. I'm in my 50s, and I've learned stuff from this book that I did not know. Speaking of DNFing books, I DNF'd a book a few months ago, 'All the Colors of the Dark'. I was listening to it on audiobook, but it just wasn't doing it for me. I tried it again a few days ago, reading a physical copy this time, and I actually liked it. So, I'm guessing it was the narrator or perhaps I just needed to read the words for myself.
Yes please do a Christmas book tag. I’m interested in reading more non-fiction particularly dealing with climate change. I’ve seen some booktubers talking about Fire Weather by John Vaillant and I plan to read it. Also, dismayed with the political climate and the way the election went.
I’m also angry. Hoping that more reading and less news will help rid me of some of this frustration.
Boy's Life is one of my favs as well.
(I'm not happy with the results either 😕)
Hi Heather! Yes please to Christmas Tag!
I have DNF'd more books this year too! I don't waste time on books I don't enjoy! There are way too many books that grab me right away!
I liked your Christmas tag last year. So yes, please do it.❤
Climate change?! Politics?! Oh my! That doesn't sound like much fun. I am doing even more escapist reading lately - mysteries, of course, and more and more fantasy. It's finally sunk into my wee brain that I can not change other people. I can only control myself, and if chocolate is involved, that control is questionable - lol. Enjoy your quest for more understanding. I look forward to hearing more about your best reads of the year. I'm very envious of your easy access to ARCs...
I read On tyranny, the short version, and it depressed me so much. I have to get better at this.
Heather I am ANGRY also. Reading thrillers to make me feel better? Not really helping but oh well.
I’m angry too. 😡
Hi Heather, Are you planning to judge the BookTube prize again? I know it was awful for you and sort of derailed your reading earlier this year. Ironically, I signed up for next year after hearing about it from you.
Sounds like you’ve picked some very unbiased “political” books to “educate” yourself with. LOL. Why bother, if you’re only subscribing to your own echo chamber?
What books do you recommend she/me read?