I absolutely LOVE using my library for all my books and audiobook needs. I do not have a lot of money to blow on a hobby, so I found a good way to support my community, my library and my reading habit! The library has a ton of resources and I always check there first for audiobooks I want to listen to or books I want to read. Libby is my friend and I have multiple library branches hooked up to my account for maximum borrowing.
I thought it’d be fun to post monthly updates about my library stats, on top of keeping up with my official challenge page.
*I use Amazon pricing, or the price on the receipt when I leave the library*
Title: Her Last Breath Author: Taylor Adams Format: audiobook Length: 10 hours 8 minutes Narrator: Sophie Amoss Genre: Thriller Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: February 17, 2026
Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams is a gripping, high-stakes thriller that refuses to let you look away. Adams has a remarkable ability to drop readers straight into danger and then steadily tighten the screws with each chapter. The pacing is razor-sharp—every scene feels purposeful, every detail loaded with tension—and the story escalates in a way that makes it nearly impossible to stop reading.
What truly elevates the novel is its emotional core. Beneath the suspense and shock lies a deeply human story about fear, resilience, and the instinct to survive. The protagonist is written with depth and vulnerability, making the stakes feel intensely personal. You’re not just watching events unfold—you’re experiencing them alongside the characters, sharing in their dread, hope, and determination.
The author also does a great job at the atmosphere. The setting feels immersive and vividly cinematic, heightening the sense of claustrophobia and urgency. Quiet moments are just as powerful as the explosive ones, creating a rhythm that keeps readers on edge. And when the twists arrive, they’re both surprising and satisfying, grounded in the logic of the story.
The audiobook narration adds another layer of intensity, with a performance by Sophie Amoss that captures the urgency and emotional nuance of the story beautifully, making the suspense even more immersive.
In the end, Her Last Breath delivers exactly what great thrillers promise: relentless tension, emotional investment, and a finale that lingers long after the final page. It’s a standout read for fans of smart, character-driven suspense.
I received a complimentary audiobook through William Morrow’s Scene of The Crime program. I was sent a widget through NetGalley.
I absolutely LOVE using my library for all my books and audiobook needs. I do not have a lot of money to blow on a hobby, so I found a good way to support my community, my library and my reading habit! The library has a ton of resources and I always check there first for audiobooks I want to listen to or books I want to read. Libby is my friend and I have multiple library branches hooked up to my account for maximum borrowing.
I thought it’d be fun to post monthly updates about my library stats, on top of keeping up with my official challenge page.
*I use Amazon pricing, or the price on the receipt when I leave the library*
I absolutely LOVE using my library for all my books and audiobook needs. I do not have a lot of money to blow on a hobby, so I found a good way to support my community, my library and my reading habit! The library has a ton of resources and I always check there first for audiobooks I want to listen to or books I want to read. Libby is my friend and I have multiple library branches hooked up to my account for maximum borrowing.
I thought it’d be fun to post monthly updates about my library stats, on top of keeping up with my official challenge page.
*I use Amazon pricing, or the price on the receipt when I leave the library*
This is where I will be keeping track of my Finishing The Series books to share with everyone. You know I also track everything on multiple spreadsheets like a huge nerd!
My goal is Limited Series: Read 1-4 series!
The Licanius Trilogy – The Shadow of What Was Lost, An Echo of Things to Come, The Light of All That Falls
Desert Plains – A Killer’s Wife, Crimson Lake Road, An Unreliable Truth
Dark Future – The One, The Passengers, The Minders, The Marriage Act, The Family Experiment
The Guild Codex: Spellbound – Three Mages and a Margarita, Dark Arts and a Daiquiri, Two Witches and a Whiskey, Demon Magic and a Martini, The Alchemist and an Amaretto, Druid Vices and a Vodka, Lost Talismans and a Tequila, Damned Souls and a Sangria
*I started reading in 2025 and am still in the middle of *A link as the title means I read the book
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!
Challenges: Beat The Backlist, COYER, Library Love Challenge, Netgalley
Steve Cavanagh just keeps getting better. Witness 8 hooked me from page one! A murder, a mysterious witness, and Eddie Flynn right in the middle of everything. Ruby Johnson is one of the most fascinating characters Cavanagh’s written yet: part victim, part mastermind, and totally unpredictable.
The twists come fast, the courtroom scenes are tense, and I loved the mix of clever legal drama and real danger. Every time I thought I knew what was happening I didn’t. The pacing is tight, the writing’s great, and it was impossible to put down.
If you love smart, twisty thriller, this one is a must! Easily one of my favorite Eddie Flynn books so far!
I borrowed the audiobook of a Netgalley eBook I have thanks to Libby.
Title: The Passengers Author: John Marrs Format: eBook Length: 341 pages Genre: Speculative Thriller Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: August 27, 2019
Challenges: Beat The Backlist, COYER, HRCYED 2.0, Library Love Challenge
This book takes you on a whirlwind ride – literally. It’s multiple POV, as you’re strapped into the autonomous cars with the characters of this story. All of them are on a crash course collision to their deaths by a Hacker. It was fast paced and didn’t stop till the end! What a great book! I definitely plan to read the next book in this series. P.S. all of the books can be read as standalones, they are just set in the same universe.
I borrowed an e-copy from my library thanks to Libby.
This challenge ran from June 1 through July 31, 2025. The only real rule is to listen to audiobooks using the library (Libby, Hoopla, etc). And to have fun!
I listened to SIX audiobooks with Libby during the challenge time frame.
Title: Things We Do In The Dark Author: Jennifer Hillier Narrator: Carla Vega Format: Audiobook Length: 12 hours 21 minutes Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: July 19, 2022
Challenges: Audiobook, Beat The Backlist, COYER, Library Love, Virtual Mount
Review: I literally have no words on how great this book was. Dark and tragic! Jennifer Hillier is a great author and I need to read more of her books! PLEASE CHECK THOSE TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING/LISTENING TO THIS BOOK
Title: My Lovely Wife Author: Samantha Downing Narrator: David Pittu Format: Audiobook Length: 10 hours 13 minutes Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: March 26, 2019
Challenges: Audiobook, Beat The Backlist, COYER, Library Love, Virtual Mount
Review: I like that the book is told from the husband’s point of view. It made the whole ending part of the plot great! The kids were on my nerves, but that’s probably because they were teenagers lol. Overall, great debut book from Samantha Downing!
Title: Don’t Believe It Author: Charlie Donlea Narrator: Nina Alvamar Format: Audiobook Length: 10 hours 31 minutes Rating: 3 stars Publication Date: May 29, 2018
Challenges: Audiobook, Beat The Backlist, COYER, Library Love, Read For The Stars, Virtual Mount
Review: Not my favorite Charlie Donlea book, but it was good all the same. A lot of legal and medical jargon so I sort of did tune those parts out. I figured that Grace did not kill her boyfriend, but I did not guess who actually killed him. And I did not care for the ending.
I track my Library Love challenge in three places, all on Google Spreadsheets. I have one sheet specifically for the library, then I have two reading tracker sheets that have a Library Books tab and just re-input the information to keep the sheet stats looking nice. I am a lunatic when it comes to spreadsheets apparently, and I don’t care, haha!
This is my main library tracking sheet!
Not the best photo because I had to zoom out
It looks like I normally save around $1000 a year at the library, and this year is tracking to be the same.
Title: Stranded Author: Sarah Goodwin Format: eBook Length: 398 pages Rating: 4 stars Publication Date: September 16, 2021
Challenges: Beat The Backlist, COYER, Library Love, Virtual Mount
Review: I flew through this book. The premise of people stranded on an island for a reality TV show, and not everyone making it off the island, sucked me in. I did not see where the story was going, and I did not guess any of the twists. This book was recommended to me and I am so glad I read it. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thriller books.
