Really didn’t need anything to make this Survivor finale take longer than it already will.

Okay, day 10, last #LibFaves25 of this year is BACK AFTER THIS by Linda Holmes. I never met a Linda Holmes book I didn’t love. Such charming characters and an irresistible premise. Plus a big goofy dog? Come on. I was also glad to have her narrate the audiobook as I love her voice on PCHH

Ack! I missed #LibFaves25 day 9 yesterday! My pick was THIS PLACE KILLS ME by Marino Tamaki and Nicole Goux. I loved the combination of the art style and boarding school mystery. Gloomy and emotional but the graphic novel format keeps the pace up.

My day 8 #LibFaves25 title is THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY by Allison King. A stellar magical realism historical fiction intergenerational tale. Drawn in by thorough world building, I became so invested in every relationship in this story. And another hat tip to @libro.fm’s librarian program!

It is day 7 of #LibFaves25 and my book for today is Candle Island by Lauren Wolk. I adore the lived in worlds that she creates. I read this in one sitting on vacation which is an ideal way to read it.

For day 6 of #LibFaves25 my pick is The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri. If I was still in a public library this would be a new Swiss army knife recommendation, it has so many appeal factors. So many kids will fall in love with this story. A WWII story that feels unique.

Day 5 of #LibFaves25 is THE LEAVING ROOM by Amber McBride. Novels in verse are outside my wheelhouse but I found myself swept up in the beautiful language and imagery. Maybe audio is the way to go for verse novels? And she totally stuck the landing with sort of a tricky ending!

My day 4 pick for #LibFaves25 is ACTRESS OF A CERTAIN AGE by Jeff Hiller. A warm and funny memoir and an absolutely top notch audiobook. I was lucky enough to see Jeff Hiller speak at a library event and he is charming and genuine and a brilliant storyteller.

On the third day of #LibFaves25 my true love gave to me SCARLET MORNING by ND Stevenson! Immersive world building, funny and lovable characters, thrilling adventure, and instant classic illustrations!

Day 2 of #LibFaves25! My pick for today is THE SALVAGE by Anbara Salam.

My #LibFaves25 pick for the day is LOVED ONE by Aisha Muharrar.

It’s my favorite day for posting! Happy parade, people!

Drove over an hour to another state to see Wake Up Dead Man in theater and there was a group of people that talked through the first hour! Like, damn dudes, it’s gonna be on Netflix in two weeks you couldn’t wait and talk through it at home?

I am grateful when my advanced reader copy requests are approved but to read on the iPad… where the rest of the internet lives… it’s a challenge.

Me: I should clean my house before vacation Also me: rearranges a bunch of furniture then watches people playing board games on YouTube

So rude of the stylish Australian woman I follow on instagram to be posting fall and winter clothes. I need to alternate hemispheres so I never experience summer again.

Second screening while watching a documentary about visual art… brain is fully broken! Help!

Dog ate something weird outside and I couldn’t get to it in time and I feel like now I am on Barf Watch

I need ice cream places to start their summer later hours in April even if it is not technically summer yet.

If I didn’t know how bad my latest lupus flare on my eyes was I would have after causing a jump scare reaction for the six receptionists at the doctors office. 😱

Singing Popular at my dog and unfortunately she hates it

Fighting for my life not to regress back to my ‘05/‘06 levels of Wicked fandom

Jennifer Hudson! The gloves!

Get Al a booster seat!

feeling thankful for cole escola and this flamingo 🦩

Honestly this is making me want to go bowling. Easily influenced

Dad hates the term journey so anytime he hears it he just yells “Journey! Everyone is on a journey!”

Lea Salonga and Sesame Street!! 😍

Dad says “they are really over doing it with the confetti, I can’t even see the damn bird! Who has to clean that all up? Someone’s going to fall!”

Adding Al’s monochromatic look with the bean boots to my Pinterest

Dad gave me his decaf and drank my high test coffee, should make for pleasant moods all around today

I love Megan Hilty

So excited to have an outlet to post about the parade live. Hopefully my dad will come through with some good quips

I can’t believe that a Wicked movie is out at a time when I have no need for livejournal icons

Will have rewatched all of Starstruck twice in like three weeks, actually feels imperative to my wellbeing to find someone to have a crush on soon.

Lost all momentum for productivity today locking myself out of the house for an hour this morning

Feeling like when I go to the doctor next week they are going to tell my my body is three rashes in a trench coat and there's nothing to be done.

Sabrina Carpenter is the Meghan Trainor of Chappell Roans.

Obsessed with my dermatologist, who basically called me tonight after my appointment today to say "i've been thinking about how bad your face looks," which if anyone else said that it would devastate me but she's coming with solutions so it's fine.

Challengers rules. Could have watched it again immediately after.

Wanted to test baked goods I'm bringing somewhere tomorrow and accidentally just ate 4 lemon bars lol.

Taking a 4 day trip (including the two travel days). I have an e-ARC I'm halfway through and a new physical book. How many books do I need to put on my kindle from Libby?

The apple TV app is just not opening on my tv? I would like to watch the new RPDR ep please?

I've had eczema for 35 years and often am still not making the connection of having such low self esteem when I'm having a flare up. My skin is clearing up today and my mood improved 100%.

Got approved for a really promising ARC but just remembered I lost my e reader

Taking a train tomorrow and can't find my kindle. not cool!

Did a major item on my to-do list and I just feel like now the week should be over.

Didn't there used to be a middle grade and picture book category for the Goodreads Choice Awards? "Sorry kids, we have to add 'Romantasy.' You're bumped."

Absolutely loved Colbert's interview with Barbra Streisand. Charming people!

Got a rough haircut, what to do for a few weeks until it grows out better to feel better about it?