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WWW Wednesday – August 12, 2026

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 reading a book I received for free titled The Rich’s Guy Wife. I needed a book with blood on the cover for HRCYED 3.0 and this is the first one I found on my TBR list.

I am listening to The Shadow of What Was Lost. I started reading it at the beginning of the year, and about a little more than a quarter of the way through I was getting confused on some plot stuff. Then the book was due back to the library and I returned it unfinished. The Audiobook became available on Libby and I borrowed it.

I borrowed The Cuckoo’s Calling from the library. I am not too far in to this one at the writing up of this post, but I’ve heard good things about this one so lets hope!

Since I last posted all of the books pictured above have been finished, and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

My daughter helped me choose these books as my next reads.

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WWW Wednesday – August 5, 2026

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 reading Old Ham, an ARC I received. It’s a novella so I’m hoping to have it finished by the weekend.

I started to read The Shadow of What Was Lost at the beginning of the year, but returned the book back to the library when it was due and soft DNFed it. The audiobook was available on Libby so I borrowed it. I could use a switch up of genres right now.

Speaking of switching it up, I randomly chose The Evening and The Morning off the shelf at my library. I may soft DNF this one also because getting in the middle of two chunky series isn’t my thing.

My parents are visiting for a long weekend so I doubt much reading will get done while they are here anyway.

Since I last posted all of the books pictured above have been finished, and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

I started In His and just put it down without going back to it (with no real reason why I abruptly stopped reading). Gonna give it another go. And He Had It Coming is an ARC I have is next on my list to read.

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Library Stats and Savings For July 2026

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.

Library Love Audiobook Challenge 2026

From June 1 to July 31, I needed to listen to at least three audiobooks from my library. EASY PEASY!!!! I am a listening BEAST in the summertime!

Here are the audiobooks I listened to for this challenge:

Review: Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie

Title: Druid Vices and a Vodka
Author: Annette Marie
Format: audiobook
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Rating: 4 stars
Publication Date: March 17, 2020

Druid Vices and a Vodka was another fun, entertaining installment in the The Guild Codex: Spellbound series. The investigation pulled me in right away, blending supernatural intrigue with plenty of humor, danger, and unexpected twists. The mystery unfolded at a steady pace, with enough surprises to keep me guessing without ever feeling overcomplicated.

What I continue to love most about this series is the cast of characters. Every one of them feels fully developed, and I really enjoyed seeing how each character’s arc continued to evolve. Whether they were facing personal challenges, strengthening long-standing friendships, or discovering new sides of themselves, their growth felt genuine and rewarding. The relationships between the characters remain one of the biggest strengths of the series, adding heart to the fast-paced magical mystery.

The world-building continues to expand naturally, introducing new magical elements while keeping the familiar charm that makes this series so enjoyable. The mix of witty dialogue, paranormal action, and emotional moments creates a story that’s just as much about the characters as it is about solving the case.

While this wasn’t my favorite book in the series, it was still a very satisfying read with a strong conclusion. If you’ve been following these characters from the beginning, this installment delivers another engaging mystery, plenty of laughs, and meaningful character development. I’m already looking forward to seeing where their journeys take them next.

WWW Wednesday – July 15, 2026

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 trying to read books I already have, and White Out is a First Reads backlogged eBook (I chose it in 2020). This book will be used for two HRCYED 3.0 prompts as well!

Yesterday I started listening to Druid Vices and A Vodka, the next book in the group read-along I am participating in. I am enjoying this series and I know I will end up liking this one.

I switched up the physical book I was reading and started a book I borrowed from a friend titled The Pallbearers Club. I wanted to switch up genres to maybe help me get out of the slump…

Since I last posted all of the books pictured above have been finished and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

Two NetGalley eBooks are next on my list. I am trying to keep up my NetGalley ratio and cleaning out my eReader!

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My Library Card Anniversary Day

It has been THIRTEEN years since I walked into my local library and signed up for a library card. In those thirteen years I have borrowed physical books (of course), play away devices, audiobook CDs, video games, movie DVDs, TV show DVDs, used their computers to print out things, and went to my first library sale last spring. I also use the mess out of Libby and Hoopla for audiobooks and eBooks.

I can enjoy my favorite hobby on a budget because of my local library! I am forever grateful and will be continuing to visit my library as often as possible, as well as use Libby and Hoopla. Please support your library in your area!

Review: Slaying Monsters For The Feeble by Annette Marie

Title: Slaying Monsters For The Feeble
Author: Annette Marie
Format: audiobook
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes
Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Rating: 3 stars
Publication Date: February 4, 2019

I powered myself through this one, relying on my love of the narrator, Cris Dukehart, to get me through it. The main character Robin straight up annoys me at every turn, and especially when she treated Zylas crappy for no reason. This one also lost me once the vampires showed up in the story. The story fits in to the read along just fine, this one was just not my cup of tea.

WWW Wednesday – July 8, 2026

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 dealing with a reading slump at the moment, so these are the books I am trying to get into so the slump goes away…

Christmas in July, a thriller and a novella… Do You See What I See? by Peter Swanson is something I am gonna try to read later today. I requested this NetGalley ARC and was approved a few hours later.

I am listening to a NetGalley ARC that publishes later this month titled Three Reasons For Revenge by Dervla McTiernan, a new to me author. This one has an interesting premise, I just haven’t had a lot of time to listen to an audiobook in the last few days.

I wanted to read an older James Patterson book, so I chose one off my shelf… Sail. Summertime vibe and all that. But I’m not sure if it’s for me right now. I’m gonna give it two more days and if it’s not hitting I am just gonna DNF it and move on.

Since I last posted all of the books pictured above have been finished and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

One read-along audiobook and two NetGalley eBooks that are publishing in August are next on my list. I am trying to keep up my NetGalley ratio!

Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!

June Is Audiobook Month 2026

I listened to multiple audiobooks in June, using the NetGalley Shelf app, as well as the Libby app and the Hoopla app (my local library has access to both!)

I completed the Going The Distance prompt as these three books were over 12 hours long, which enters me into the running for the giveaway!

I also listened to these audiobooks this month, curtesy of the library:

I listened to a total of five audiobooks this month, one from NetGalley and four from the library. This was a very successful challenge indeed!

Books Acquired In June 2026

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 June:

I borrowed all of these from Libby.

These two are First Reads choices for the month of June.

I enjoy Chad Zunker’s books so when I saw this one on NetGalley I knew I had to request it. Turns out, it was a Read Now book and I snagged it up so quick!

I signed up for this traveling book and it made it’s way to my house earlier this month. To learn more about Traveling Books or the Literally Bookish Facebook Group, leave me a comment and I’ll send you all the details!

Acquired: 8

Total spent this month: $0.00

Total spent this year: $0.00

Library Stats and Savings For May and June 2026

I thought it’d be fun to post monthly updates about my library stats, on top of keeping up with my official challenge page.

Due to being on vacation I never posted my library update for the month of May, so I included it with June’s update.

*I use Amazon pricing, or the price on the receipt when I leave the library*

WWW Wednesday – June 17, 2026

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 was on vacation in St. Lucia last week so I was barely reading.

Because of my vacation I had my dates mixed up and was supposed to post my review of Keep Them Close, an ARC I received from Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse (through NetGalley). I am trying my best to power through it so I can make a post by the weekend. I feel so bad missing the agreed upon deadline!

I am listening to a Libby borrow titled The Fourth Monkey. In a Facebook group I am in this one was raved about and I saw my library had the audio available through Hoopla.

I just started reading Dungeon Crawler Carl. I borrowed the hardcover from a friend so I am prioritizing this one so I can return it by the end of the month.

Since I last posted all of the books pictured above have been finished and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

I have these three ARCs in my possession. I borrowed the audiobook of Two Kinds of Stranger from my library, and the other two publish in July. I am trying to keep up my NetGalley ratio!

Don’t forget to link up with Taking On A World Of Words to share your WWW!

Books Acquired In May 2026

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 May:

I borrowed all of these from Libby.

These two are First Reads choices for the month of May.

Remember how I said I would not request a lot of books on NetGalley this year? OOPS!!!!

I receive a complimentary audiobook from William Morrow’s Scene of the Crime program.

Little, Brown sent me a hardcover copy!

Acquired: 12

Total spent this month: $0.00

Total spent this year: $0.00

WWW Wednesday – June 3, 2026

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 reading the last book in the Vegas Shadows trilogy, The Bone Stalker. When I saw it on NetGalley I HAD to request it!

I am just starting Heather by Caitlin Mullen. Celadon Readers Program sent me an audiobook widget, and since it’s set in New Jersey (where I live) I accepted the book via NetGalley!

I own a paperback copy of The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson and decided to read it as I heard this book was really good! And so far I am really enjoying it!!

Since I last posted, all of the books pictured above have been finished and rated &/or reviewed on Storygraph.

ARC Alert! I have these three NetGalley ARCs in my possession and they are at the top of my list to read and review. Definitely my priority reads this month!

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Review: The Alchemist and an Amaretto by Annette Marie

Title: The Alchemist and an Amaretto
Author: Annette Marie
Format: audiobook
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Rating: 4.5 stars
Publication Date: January 28, 2020

The Alchemist and an Amaretto was an absolutely great listen for me. Every time I return to this world I’m reminded why these books are so addictive. The blend of magic, action, humor, and character development was perfectly balanced, and I was hooked from beginning to end.

I am also completely invested in Cris Dukehart’s narration. She makes each character feel unique and it keeps me invested in the story.

Annette Marie also does an amazing job creating a world that feels immersive without becoming too complicated or overwhelming. Every new detail adds something meaningful to the plot. This book had everything I love in an urban fantasy and it left me excited to continue with the series immediately.

Library Stats and Savings For April 2026

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*

Books Acquired In April 2026

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 April:

I borrowed all of these from Libby.

I did not choose a First Reads book this month.

I requested both of these books through NetGalley and was approved!

I borrowed these two from within the Facebook group I am apart of.

Acquired: 7

Total spent this month: $0.00

Total spent this year: $0.00

Review: Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen

Title: Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections
Author: Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen
Format: audiobook
Length: 8 hours 12 minutes
Rating: 3 stars
Publication Date: September 14, 2021

I wanted to give Kit a chance, but I am just not feeling this series. I did like how the events that happened on Halloween with the demon are in all three series (Spellbound, Warped and Demonized) though. I will continue on with this series as it’s part of the read-along I am doing but it’s not my favorite.