January Reads

13 picked up, 6 finished. See what I read in January!

An interesting month for reading, that’s for sure. Focus is tough right now!

So, if you are struggling with reading, remember that it is normal. Where you are now is okay.

Here’s where I am:

• Too many books going

• Bored easily

• Forgetful and then frustrated (in terms of characters, plots) - probably due to lack of focus

• Too tired to read for long periods of time without falling asleep

• Wanting to immerse myself in books, but also just wanting to consume…which leads to doing neither

Where are you right now? I’d love to hear. You can comment, join our community chat, or message!

Calendar of Reading

I love looking at this calendar to see myself bounce around books. I tried to record my reading more often…so it’s fairly accurate.

Books Finished (with small thoughts)

• The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis

  • Parenthood, Motherhood, Fitting in…but also hilarious.

  • Magical creatures

  • Modern magic

• Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber

  • Solidified my love for Stephanie Garber

  • Modern day/contemporary and magic

  • I want to go to LA

  • Twisty, villains, who to trust

• Woodworking by Emily St. James

  • Rip your heart out

  • Heavy, but not unbearable

  • Must-read

  • Eye-opening

• A First Time for Everything by KL Walther

  • Adorable young adult

  • Mature young adult

  • College and growing up…with some romance

• The Girl From Earth’s End by Tara Dairman

  • Beautifully written

  • Fantasy setting that feels real

  • Interview with the author on Read to Write Kidlit!

• A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

  • Such a fun time, a fun place, with great people

  • Vibes similar to House in the Cerulean Sea

  • Contemporary magic

What I Learned

• Magic is my current jam-take me away!

• A good side character carries a book more than the MC.

• Emotional reads are necessary, even when I am feeling a lot of emotions myself.

• All formats of reading are necessary-audio, print, or ebook. I am not picky and need to lean into what is working at the time.

• It’s okay if it takes me awhile to finish a book. Time does not matter.

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