#2025reads

[alanjporterwriter]

Books read in 2025 #33 - “The Untold Legend of the Batman” by Len Wein, John Byrne, and Jim Aparo

When I first got back into comics in the mid-80s this three issue mini-series from 1980 was one of the first back issue sets I hunted down. Originally because of John Byrne’s art in the first issue, but it quickly became my touchstone for what I would become to understand of the Batman family’s backstories.

This new oversized Treasury Edition collection was a joy to revisit. The large size allowed me to really get drawn back into Byrne and Aparo’s dynamic art, while Wein’s story (while a little contrived) was like visiting with old friends. This was my Batman.

[antoniab93-blog]

Under the Mistletoe collection

Under the mistletoe with you is a collection of short stories by various romance authors that are all Christmas themed, which made up books 87, 88, 90, 91, 92 of my reads last year

This collection made up books 87, 88, 90, 91, 92 of my reads last year, this is a collection of short stories by various romance authors that are all Christmas themed. I don’t usually like Christmas themed stuff but I was desperate to hit my year reads goal and figured a collection of short stories would be an easy way to cheat and do it! Cruel Winter with you – Ali Hazelwood In classic Ali…

[joyfultunes]

Reading Adventures

My first books of 2025!

I finished Amy's Christmas Wish by Seralynn Lewis. I started this one early in December, but just couldn't get through it. I finally skim read the last several chapters and finished it today.

The story follows Amy, a baker who owns a B&B, her brother Bryan and Zeke, a childhood friend of the two. Zeke loses his home and has to go home to Worthy, Texas. He hasn't spoken with Amy or Bryan since their other brother Charlie died while the two were serving in Afghanistan. Zeke blames himself for Charlie's death, as Charlie had a lung condition and refused to go to the doctor for it, despite Zeke's begging. Zeke finally gave up asking and right after that, Charlie died.

Zeke has never told anyone what happened, and he was discharged from the Army with hearing loss.

Amy hears rumors of a new boutique hotel opening in their town soon, and worries the new business will negatively affect her B&B. Once Zeke returns, she renews her friendship with him and begins to fall for him. He holds back, feeling too much guilt over her brother's death and his supposed involvement.

The conflict over the "big secret" was way overstated and unnecessary. Survivor's guilt is a real thing, I understand that, but this was way too much, and Amy's overreaction was stupid. The resolution over the boutique hotel was interesting, but the dropped plot line over the arson of the carriage house bothered me a lot.

I gave it three stars. I didn't really like it.

I read Deadly New Year by Helen Golden all in one sitting. It was quite a short book, and the plot moved quickly. This book details the murder of Jasmine Curslon during the New Year's Eve party Lady Beatrice is holding. Jasmine's sister, boyfriend, and chef are all suspects, as each of them have a motive and opportunity.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I was surprised by how quickly the book flew by. I kept detailed notes of the mystery, trying to solve it before the characters did, but it was solved too quickly, and the murderer just confessed when pressed too hard. So that was disappointing, but I loved the book. I enjoy books and movies set during that weird post-Christmas, New Year week.

[thashining]

We are watching history!💅🏾

And its only just getting started👏🏾🙌🏾 Start activating that inner Aquarian Energy yall!♒️♒️

Pluto in Aquarius

[futureghostyreads]

First DNF of the year.

It was not great, definitely not for us.

It reminded us of Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets and we didn't like that either.

[jdgo51]

Daily Devotion

How to Walk With God

If a relationship with God is our priority, we can rest, knowing He will direct our path.

January 25, 2025Reading OptionsAAARelated ScriptureGenesis 5:21-242 Corinthians 5:18Proverbs 3:5-6Exodus 28-30

Genesis 5:21-24

Scripture tells us that Enoch’s walk with the Father was so close that “God took him” (Gen. 5:24). This implies Enoch didn’t die but was taken directly into the Lord’s presence. It pleases God when His children seek to follow Him with this same closeness. Consider these aspects of a vibrant walk with the Lord: 

Reconciliation. This term essentially means “God moving toward us.” We can be joyful because the responsibility is all His. Through the cross of Christ, God has already made His move in our direction. 2 Corinthians 5:18 says, “Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

Trusting God. We must have faith that, through Jesus, God provides all we need in order to walk intimately with Him.

Agreement. To appreciate the closeness God longs to have with us, we must agree with what Scripture teaches about His Son, His Word, the church, and sin.

Fellowship. Just as human relationships fall apart without regular interaction, our intimacy with God weakens when we don’t spend time with Him.

The walk of faith is a beautiful journey. When we seek the Lord above all else, He’ll direct our path (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Bible in One Year:

 Exodus 28-30

Copied from Intouch Ministries - 2025

[truebookaddict]

2025...Reading Challenges, First Book of the Year, and my Word for the Year

https://www.truebookaddict.com/2025/01/2025reading-challenges-first-book-of.html

[amandacooperkf]

Meet the CEO of 2025

Meet the CEO of 2025. Find out what sets this leader apart from the pack. #BeMoreThan #LeadThroughChange #CEO #futureofwork

Meet the CEO of 2025

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Korn Ferry Connect

[talentconsulting]

Meet the CEO of 2025

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Meet the CEO of 2025

Read more to find out about the changing profile of a successful CEO; what tomorrow’s CEOs look like and their differentiating qualities.

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[alanjporterwriter]

Books read in 2025 #22 - “East of West Vol. 2” by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Dragotta

I’ll admit at times I have no idea what’s going on here, and yet it’s strangely compelling. Hickman’s plot of a supernatural western meets alternate history post apocalyptic sci-fi is crammed full of so many ideas that at times it’s difficult to keep track. Yet the detailed ever-shifting world building gives it a sense of its own reality that makes you just want to keep reading.

I’m still along for the ride - just don’t ask me to explain what it’s about.

[thingstol00kat]

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

[stewtech]

Meet the CEO of 2025

Meet the CEO of 2025. Find out what sets this leader apart from the pack. #BeMoreThan #LeadThroughChange #CEO #futureofwork

Meet the CEO of 2025

Read more to find out about the changing profile of a successful CEO; what tomorrow’s CEOs look like and their differentiating qualities.

Korn Ferry Connect

[antoniab93-blog]

2025 reading goals

It's a new year so it's time to set some goals for my #2025reads ! They are fairly loosey goosey but I do these as something to aim towards/ as motivation #bookblog #booklovers

It’s a new year so it’s time to set some goals for my 2025 reads! Now, I do these as something to aim towards/ as motivation but they are fairly loosey goosey. Let me first say, all reading is good, whether you manage 1 book or 100. Audio books are reading, manga and graphic novels are reading… essentially, however you consume your books, it’s all good My reading goals So last year I set a…

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