Good morning readers! These are all of the books that I acquired/received/borrowed onto my shelves, virtual and/or physical, for the entire month of January:
I borrowed all of these from Libby.
Acquired: 12
Total spent this month: $0.00
Total spent this year: $0.00
Title: Two Witches and a Whiskey
Author: Annette Marie
Format: audiobook
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
Rating: 4 stars
Publication Date: February 28, 2019
Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie was an absolute delight to listen to, and the audiobook experience made an already engaging story even more immersive. From the very beginning the story pulls you in and never lets go. The pacing translates beautifully to audio, with sharp dialogue, well-timed humor, and escalating tension that makes it hard to press pause. Every chapter flows smoothly, keeping the momentum high and the stakes clear.
One of the biggest strengths of the audiobook is how vividly the characters and their relationships come through. Hearing the interactions really brings the banter, emotions, and shifting dynamics to life. The friendships, rivalries, and found-family moments feel incredibly natural, and listening to those relationships develop adds an extra layer of connection. The characters chemistry is a joy to experience through audio.
Overall, the Two Witches and a Whiskey is a thoroughly engaging and entertaining experience. The combination of a gripping story, strong character relationships, and lively dialogue makes it easy to get completely absorbed. It’s the kind of audiobook that makes commutes fly by and keeps you looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Highly recommended for anyone who loves urban fantasy and character-driven storytelling.
Title: Inside Man
Author: John McMahon
Format: audiobook
Narrator: Will Damon
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Publication Date: January 13, 2026
Inside Man by John McMahon is a gripping, smartly constructed thriller that kept me fully invested from start to finish. McMahon writes his cast with depth and emotional realism, making it easy to become immersed in their world and genuinely care about what happens as the story unfolds.
The dual investigations are especially compelling. As the two cases gradually intertwine, the tension builds in a way that constantly pulled me forward. Just when I thought I understood where things were heading, new connections emerged, keeping the story fresh and unpredictable without ever feeling forced or confusing. The pacing strikes a great balance between thoughtful development and propulsive suspense.
The audiobook elevates the experience even further. Narrator Will Damron does an outstanding job, bringing nuance and authenticity to each character’s voice. His performance enhances the emotional beats and sharpens the tension, making it hard to stop listening.
I received a complimentary audio copy. Thank you to the lovely people I reached out to at Macmillan for allowing me to have this ALC on my NetGalley Shelf.
I was looking over my reading stats since I started tracking them, and this will be my third year spending no money on books. While that sounds absolutely insane and not doable to most people, I assure you that it’s possible. I am not the type of person who HAS to read a book the second it’s published. I have been making use of my local library for most of all my reading needs, and just put myself on the wait list as books I want to read are coming out. I’ve also gotten a lot of newer reads with not a long wait time through Libby as well.
For those who care, or don’t believe that this is possible, my plan will be to share receipts of books I acquire this year when posting about the book.
Do you spend a lot of money on books in a year? Do you use your library at all?
Title: Dark Arts and A Daiquiri
Author: Annette Marie
Format: audiobook
Length: 7 hours 39 minutes
Rating: 4 stars
Publication Date: November 16, 2018
This audiobook is a fast and funny urban-fantasy adventure. Tori’s snarky voice and fearless attitude make her a fantastic protagonist, and the chemistry with her mage roommates is as charming as ever. Annette Marie delivers sharp humor, great action, and surprisingly heartfelt moments, all wrapped in vivid world-building that’s impossible to resist. I cannot wait to listen to the next book in this series!
Good morning, readers! December started off strong and tanked around the holidays, which is expected since I was so busy with traveling and family things.
Excited for all these great plans I have for 2026!
If you’re not following me on Storygraph, you should! This is my page. I stopped using Goodreads last year.
Also, I am trying to get more people liking my posts on Instagram. If you could follow me there, and maybe like a photo or two, I would also appreciate that :) I also follow back anyone who follows me.
This is where I will be keeping track of my Audiobook Challenge to share with everyone. You know I also track everything on multiple spreadsheets like a huge nerd!
I am trying to listen to 20-30 audiobooks this year (Binge Listener)
Use the hashtag #2026AudiobookChallenge
Good morning readers! These are all of the books that I acquired/received/borrowed onto my shelves, virtual and/or physical, for the entire month of December:
I borrowed all of these from Libby.
I borrowed this hefty paperback copy from my library as well. I knew I wouldn’t be able to read the e-copy within the time frame I was allowed to borrow it.
I borrowed these Christmas and Hanukkah themed eBooks from Prime Reading.
James Patterson’s Street Team sent me this paperback advanced reader copy of Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson.
My mom got me a Blind Date With A Book for Christmas.
Acquired: 10
Total spent this month: $0.00
Total spent this year: $0.00
I tracked this challenge on a Google Spreadsheet this year as well as a tag on Storygraph. Here are my results!
I listened to 58 audiobooks this year. My aim was “binge listener (20-30 books)” and I passed that goal in mid July!
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
I borrowed The Shadow of What Was Lost from the library and so far I am enjoying the hell out of it. I am currently 20% in at the time of writing up this post.
I am listening to The Intruder by Freida McFadden. It was available on Hoopla as an instant borrow, and since it’s a new book I snagged it up.
It’s the end of the year and with all the holiday shenanigans coming up I am leaving my TBR open ended. I’ll read whatever I am in the mood for and just wing it till January. This will probably be my last WWW Wednesday until the new year as well.
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
I borrowed The Shadow of What Was Lost from the library and so far I am enjoying the hell out of it.
I am listening to The Woman On The Ledge thanks to Libby. This one is also really good and I am listening as much as possible.
I read and listened to Snow Place Like Home for the #HoHoHoRAT. A cute holiday read that wasn’t super cheesy!
It’s the end of the year and with all the holiday shenanigans coming up I am leaving my TBR open ended. I’ll read whatever I am in the mood for and just wing it till January.
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
Title: Warping Minds and Other Misdemeanors
Author: Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen
Format: audiobook
Length: 6 hours 34 minutes
Rating: 3.5 stars
Publication Date: August 25, 2020
COYER Library Love
I liked the characters in this book, but something about the story won’t let me rate it above 3.5 stars. I think my mind is wanting to compare it to the other series that Annette Marie wrote, and while they are in the same universe, this one just has a different feel. It was not a bad story, and I will continue on with the read-along.
Title: This Is A Safe Space
Author: Lucinda Berry
Format: audiobook
Length: 3 hours 40 minutes
Rating: 4 stars
Publication Date: October 21, 2025
Audiobook Challenge, COYER, Library Love Challenge
This audiobook is a fast, razor-sharp psychological thriller that grabs you from the first page and never lets up. The full-cast narration takes it to another level, with realistic text message dings and voicemail audios. It’s immersive, emotional, and so vivid that it feels like you’re right inside the story. Smart, twisty, and impossible to stop listening to, it’s a standout thriller from start to finish.
I borrowed this audiobook from my library. Thanks Libby!
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
Starting this month off with an ARC of Such A Clever Girl by Darby Kane.
I borrowed Malice from the library so I am gonna start it and see how it goes.
I am listening to Dark Arts and A Daiquiri for the Read-along I am participating in.
This wasn’t doing it for me in the slightest and I forced myself through it thinking it would get better. I will not be posting about this one on my blog.
These ARCs are slated to be read before the year is over. I always feel like December is a huge mood month for me but I want to try to get to these before the new year.
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
Good morning, readers! November overall was a good reading month for me. It slowed down at the end due to the holiday though… not mad at it.
One more month until 2026 – that’s CRAZY!
If you’re not following me on Storygraph, you should! This is my page. I stopped using Goodreads last year.
Also, I am trying to get more people liking my posts on Instagram. If you could follow me there, and maybe like a photo or two, I would also appreciate that :) I also follow back anyone who follows me.
Good morning readers! These are all of the books that I acquired/received/borrowed onto my shelves, virtual and/or physical, for the entire month of September:
I borrowed all of these from Libby.
I borrowed this hefty paperback copy from my library.
I chose both of these as my First Reads choice for the month of November.
I signed up with Silver Dagger Book Tours for this Thanksgiving read. I should of read the description of the book better before requesting because this is definitely not my typical genre lol
I borrowed this hardcover copy from a book borrowing group I am involved in on Facebook.
I was gifted a physical copy of You Killed Me First by John Marrs. Thanks Cayla!
Acquired: 14
Total spent this month: $0.00
Total spent this year: $0.00
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
I am determined to make significant progress in Conceal Don’t Feel this week.
I am trying to squeeze in one more ARC in this month. I just started Friends and Liars yesterday.
I am listening to Good As Dead, a backlog book. It ticks off a couple of boxes for some challenges I am doing. I should be done with this one in a few days, I am flying through it.
My review of The Writer will be up on the blog tomorrow.
These books are slated to be read before the year is over. I always feel like December is a huge mood month for me but I want to try to get to these before the new year.
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
My reading has been nuts this week! I am slowly making my way through Empire of Silence. I am a few chapters in and enjoying it so far!
I am reading NYPD Red 8, an Edelweiss ARC on my Kindle.
And I am also sprinkling in Thanksgiving Overruled, a holiday novella, when I want to switch things up.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnddd I am mainly listening to The Writer. I have the hardback copy thanks to James Patterson’s Street Team but saw my library had an audiobook available. Sometimes I dual read and sometimes I just listen, depending on what I have going on. I am not too far into this one.
I borrowed the eBook from Libby of The Passengers. My review is here on Storygraph or here on my blog.
I read my First Reads November short story choice, The Kill Clause. My review is here on Storygraph.
I listened to a Netgalley backlog book I found on Libby, Witness 8. My review is here on Storygraph.
I borrowed a hardcover copy of Conceal Don’t Feel from a book borrowing group I am apart of on Facebook. It will be my next read.
I am focusing on ARCs for the rest of this month and Friends and Liars and Such A Clever Girl are up next to be read on my Kindle. Hoping to finish both of these before the month is over.
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
Here is where we share the first lines in a book we want to read or just showcase to our fellow bloggers.
Have you read Malice (The Faithful and The Fallen #1) by John Gwynne? It’s definitely on my TBR and I am hoping to start it either before the end of the year or first thing come the new year.
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words.
The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next?
I barely started Empire of Silence (first book in The Sun Eater series). I plan to read it slow and savor it, since it’s a hefty one.
I am also reading The Passengers on my Kindle, which has been slow going since I keep falling asleep before making any good progress in the story… not because the story is boring (it’s absolutely not), but because I am just exhausted. Yesterday I had the day off of work and made a TON of progress in this one. Should be finished before the weekend.
I have this as an eBook from Netgalley, but borrowed the audiobook from the library to listen to. I am enjoying the Eddie Flynn series and Adam Sims is a great narrator. This one wasn’t catching my interest in the beginning but I kept going and now it’s hooking me. I am hoping to be done with this one by the weekend.
I borrowed the hardcover of All Systems Red from my library. Three stars and will be continuing this series to at least book 2 so I can watch the TV show soon.
The Night House took me for a wild ride. It was a good, creepy story to finish right before Halloween. It’s definitely not a book for everyone though.
I want to read The Kill Clause for a HRCYED prompt and Thanksgiving Overruled is an ARC I have to read and review before a certain date. I am making them top priorities. Plus they are both under 100 pages so they should be quick reads.
The 11:59 Bomber (NYPD Red 8) publishes at the end of this month so I want to read it before then. Gonna try my best!
Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!
