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March TBR

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

I’m already about half way through the Jeremy Irons audiobook, so I’m excited to finish it. It’s been really good so far and is strangely appropriate for my life right now. 

Child of Light by Terry Brooks 

Got this from the library since it sounded interesting and I love Terry Brooks. 

Redwall: The Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques

I’ve been in a Redwall mood lately but I don’t have time for a proper reread right now. I haven’t ever read this one so I’m excited to actually see Redwall again. 

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

I am once again putting this on the list. I want to read my new copy, it’s a Jane Austen I still haven’t read, and it’s actually fairly short. Hold me to it.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson 

I saw the Johnny Depp movie a few years ago. It was odd and slightly uncomfortable but very intriguing. This perfectly fits the Book to Film theme of the month from the Rory challenge. 

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

I just joined a Gods and Monsters book club on discord and though it’s not offical yet, I believe this is the book winning the vote. I don’t know much about it but the cover is absolutely beautiful. Chinese mythology is also very cool so I’m excited to give it a try. 

Every month I have very high expectations and then life comes to slap me in the face again. To my credit, I’ve been avoiding Tiktok like it’s Covid19 and making a routine of reading at lunchtime. So, yay for improvements!

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October Wrap-Up

The Graveyard Book - Neli Gaiman

4/5: Lovely writing as usual, and a perfect cozy tale to get into the spooky spirit. I loved the characters especially, and the style of telling individual stories was really well done. Solid read.

The Halloween Tree - Ray Bradbury

3/5: I usually love Ray Bradbury but this one just didn't thrill me. I don't know if it was just me not being in the right frame of mind but I just wasn't vibing. It had some fun moments but it was just ok for me.

Batman: Arkham Asylum- A Serious House on Serious Earth - Grant Morrison

4/5: Beautiful art by Dave McKean once again which bumps up the rating considerably for me. The writing was really nice at times if not a little too pretentious at times. Also, not being super knowledgeable about Batman previously makes it a little bit of a difficult read sometimes. Characters that aren't clearly named, etc. The plot was also a little confusing at times but honestly, I was just excited to see the art so...

If We Were Villains - M. L. Rio

3/5: This was a little meh for me. It's often compared to Secret History and it is extremely similar. I didn't connect with any of these characters as much as Secret History and it felt a little forced. I do like the use of quotes from Shakespeare being used in conversation as if it's their own words so the line between actor and character is blurred. I enjoyed those moments especially. But, otherwise, I found it predictable. Still a solid read.

Death of the Endless #1-2 - Neil Gaiman

4/5: This is a compilation of comics about Death from the Sandman series. She's my favorite character so by default, I'm going to enjoy it a lot. Most of the stories were very engaging but a few didn't hold my interest as much. Overall, had a great time.

House of Leaves - Mark Z. Danielewski

5/5: This is one of the most unique reading experiences I've ever had and I really loved it. Was I scared? Not really. But if you love things like Cain's Jawbone, research, or puzzling, this is an excellent book. The format was totally unique and it made it hard to put down. I do feel like this is another one that really benefits from reading it multiple times (as is evident by the community for it on Reddit) but even on this read through I can see all the possible solutions to the mystery inside. I love how philosophical it got most of the time and it really delves into how we perceive horror. Some of the sections did drag a bit, but arguably, that's part of the point. This was a world I was excited to escape to. I also listened to the album his sister Poe wrote alongside the book and I highly recommend it as well. It became my favorite album to listen to this month. :)

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen - Shea Ernshaw

2/5: I gave this a very generous 2/5 which is honestly too much. I didn't like it. It has some nice writing at times but it felt rushed and forced and ugh. Also (SPOILERS) why does Sally need a backstory? And a predictable one at that? It was totally unnecessary and I just felt bored the whole time. It doesn't feel like my Nightmare Before Christmas. I feel like Disney was really pushing this one and maybe Ernshaw didn't have enough freedom or passion to make it truly good.

The Sandman Book 3 - Nell Gaiman

4/5: Excellent as always. Lots of good stories!

The Hellbound Heart - Clive Barker

3/5: This was a suggestion from my brother who loves the Hellraiser movie. I read it. I enjoyed it. It's not my usual bag and honestly, I liked basically no one in it. Kristy was nice though. I couldn't help feeling that everyone deserved exactly what they got. The mood was pretty good but I guess I was expecting there to be a bit more? It is meant to be more of a pulp horror though, so at face value, it's solid for what it is. That being said, I don't have any huge desire to read more Clive Barker.

The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman

5/5: Wonderful! I loved the writing, and I loved the way the story slowly progresses. I prefer a psychological horror style so this was an absolute delight. Excellent discussion on mental health, women's roles, etc. It was also a perfect size to read one morning with my coffee. This was an instant favorite and I'll be reading it again.

I read a lot more than I thought I would be able to! I have a lot more I wish I could've fit into the Halloween season so I may continue reading a few into November.

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September Reading Wrap Up

Piranesi - Susanna Clarke

5/5: This was immediately one of my favorite books of all time. I love the format of journaling and the imagery is so distinct but dreamlike. Beautiful, yet hard to describe.

The Summer Book - Tove Jannson

4/5: This was a collection of stories about a grandmother and her granddaughter going on adventures together and it was honestly quite sweet and full of humor and heart. The ending was especially hard hitting. I know Tove mostly from her Moomin series but I’m eager to give her other books a chance, seeing as I liked this one as well as I did. 

Inkheart - Cornelia Funke

4/5: RE-READ I used to read this over and over as a child. The breaking of the fourth wall was groundbreaking to me and just the idea of books coming to life when they were my life was amazing. Honestly, it holds up really well considering the audience it’s intended for, and I want to pick up the other two sometime soon. I’m glad I revisited this.

Fantastic Mr. Fox - Roald Dahl

3/5: This was a very short read but I wanted to compare it to the Wes Anderson film. Short. Sweet. Entirely enjoyable. I also adored the quirky art that so many Roald Dahl books have.

Elric of Melnibone - Michael Moorcock

4/5: This was at the recommendation of my brother, and although it was aggressively pulpy (and took me a while to get into), I really ended up enjoying it! If you want some highly cliché overdramatic fantasy, Elric is the one to pick up! Despite everything, I’m excited to try the others. They’re also extremely short so it’d be a good quick in between hard books.

Ariel - Sylvia Plath

4/5: I took this poetry really slowly throughout the month because I’m trying to not only read poetry but really give time to understand it and let it sit with me for a while. Especially with Sylvia Plath’s subject matters being quite heavy anyway. I really enjoyed the bee poems (predictably) and I’m glad I picked it up. Someday I’ll get into her journals but...I have to be in the right mindset for that.

The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien

5/5: RE-READ It was Bilbo’s and Frodo’s birthday’s so it’s tradition for me to read and watch anything Tolkien related during this month. Last year I read the trilogy in a week and this year I had time to read the Hobbit again. It’s a perfect adventure story, full of heart. It’s a favorite so I don’t really have to go into it.

Coraline - Neil Gaiman 

4/5: RE-READ Another reread. It’s the perfect final transition book from Summer warmth to the chill of Autumn. Perfectly spooky and cozy at the same time and I found a few extra tidbits this time around that I hadn’t noticed before. Namely the origins of the dragons quote at the beginning of the book and also the sweet little scene of Coraline talking about her dads sacrifice with the bees. I love that she has a moment of clarity about the love her parents have showed her, once she realizes the danger they’re in. It’s extremely short but Gaiman always packs a lot in.

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August Reading Wrap Up:

The Neverending Story - Michael Ende 

5/5: Full of life and imagination! This encompasses everything I expect a fairy tale to be and it fulfilled every wish I could’ve had for one. The first half was delightful and I enjoyed seeing a more fleshed out version from the movie’s and the latter half was surprisingly introspective. I love how it’s possible to read this at a young age and still enjoy it but upon rereading as an adult, you’ll find a completely new layer to relate to. It’s a book that grows with you and I think that’s beautiful.

The Penderwicks in Spring - Jeanne Birdsall

4/5: I didn’t enjoy this one as much as Point Mouette but it was still extremely comforting. I enjoyed specifically seeing Batty’s perspective on things and the kind of way she’s dealt with family trauma. It felt raw. It felt real. It reminded me of how those feelings are so strong as a kid. 

The Penderwicks at Last - Jeanne Birdsall

3/5: I hate to say the series ended on a sour note but....it did a little bit. It wasn’t terrible, it just didn’t have that flavor I come to expect from these books. Most of the characters didn’t feel like they were acting like themselves and honestly the story itself was kind of boring. There were a lot of issues I had with the story direction. Jane still remains my favorite though. If I reread this series again, I’ll stick to the first three or four. 

Parable of the Sower - Octavia E. Butler 

5/5: I’m surprised I ending up liking this as much as I did! This was recommended by a friend and even though I’m not the biggest apocalyptic fiction person, I gave it a go. It’s shockingly realistic for when it was written, and it’s easy to see how our reality could easily fall into this kind of corruption if we don’t try to stop it. Lots of good themes, I liked the character development. It felt personal when you’d hear characters give their own personal accounts of what life has been like for them and it helped me feel like I was really getting to know them. It was extremely dark and I had to take frequent breaks. It’s important information though, so worth it. It ended with a message of hope, and I like that the most.

Parable of the Talents - Octavia E. Butler 

3/5: Then this happened. Maybe I had a case of world exhaustion going straight to this from Sower but honestly, I just didn’t like this one. It felt a bit repetitive and most of the themes of how terrible the state of things is, was already established in the first book. I also felt like the format was kind of unnecessary unless you wanted to take that perspective from the beginning. The characters also felt different and I just can’t like anyone. And no one likes any one else either. There’s very few real human connection in the book an it just feels like automatons walking around. There’s also so much death and gore that I just began to feel desensitized to it. It was also much longer than the first and it felt so extreme. I just wasn’t feeling this one. I feel like the first book was solid, said what it needed to say and could have been left at that.

Sandman Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 - Neil Gaiman

5/5: Stunning universe! I fell in love with everything! The characters, the stories, and the art! Absolutely fantastic but it should come as no surprise from a author like Neil Gaiman. I read the first volume in about a day and I was so fully immersed, I cried multiple times. I’m excited to read the next two volumes soon.

Persuasion - Jane Austen

5/5: Another absolute favorite book of mine. This one is a quiet love story. The romance comes from the smallest of glances, the constant, quiet longing from each person...it’s beautiful. Despite the size, it’s packed with story and characters that feel real and developed. Also coming into a story where the two main characters already have a history is genius. I’m rambling but this has to be one of my favorite Austens. 

Cain’s Jawbone - Edward Powys Mathers

Unrated: This is indeed a book. Yes. I’ve posted about this a bit on my main account but I’ve been so inconsistent at solving it. I did read the entire thing through though, so I’m giving myself a point. Step one is a success!

The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller 

3/5: This was a disappointment to me as well. It was fine. Just that. Everyone raves about this one and I’m probably missing something (a heart?) but I just wasn’t feeling this one either. Felt a bit wooden to me and since I already knew what was going to happen, I just didn’t feel like weeping, you know? There was a few scenes I thought were written really prettily but otherwise, I just kind of felt bored half way through. It also feels very one sided somehow? Patroclus really adores the way Achilles does...anything really.. and Achilles....thinks Patroclus is neat? I never feel like their attraction matches energy at all. I’ll be trying Circe sometime soon, so I hope I like it a bit better. This was still worth a read though.

Horrorstor - Grady Hendrix

3/5: This was also just fine? I liked the beginning the most. I didn’t get as much comedy as I was expecting although I really like the furniture descriptions for each page. I did listen to an audio book so I don’t know if a physical copy would help with immersion. I was also unaware that Grady Hendrix is known for his gory imagery so imagine my surprise...(I also had hope that you were a good person Basil, I’m annoyed.) Over all, it just felt drawn out. Still kind of fun to listen to while doing chores. 

11 Books Read This Month!

Mini Update:

You may be noticing a lack of a Rory Gilmore challenge book for the last few months. This is because I’ve found so many other books I want to read, that I just haven’t had time for it. At this point, I think the challenge has served it’s purpose which was, really, to get me back into reading. It was in case I felt like I had nothing to read, I could glance over the list and choose something. Right now, I feel like I’m fully back into my groove pre-slump and I’m almost overwhelmed with how many I could read. Which is perfect. :)

I’m going to attempt to be a little more organized (and hopefully more professional) with this blog and other related socials in the coming months. I’d like to delve into Instagram and Tiktok a little more and have a consistent upload schedule, so keep your eye out for new content! 

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A Plan for July’s Reading

The Height of Summer. Meant for relaxing, catching up on reading, and taking the time to remember summer’s long ago. I’m going to take this time to breeze through some children’s books, some old and loved, some new and yet to be explored. I also would like to finish the Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn as well as get further in Sylvia’s Journals (though I doubt I’ll finish them). According to Jules Rory Gilmore Challenge, this is a time for challenging books so I’m just using her journal’s as carry over. Otherwise, I just want to chillax with some easy reads. Happy summer! 

-The Penderwicks (series of five) by Jeanne Birdsall

-The Percy Jackson Series(planning to readathon the middle of this month) by Rick Riordin

-Dark Force Rising and The Last Command (Thrawn Trilogy) by Timothy Zhan

-Continue The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

-TMNT Vol. 1-2

-Possibly get into Mirakami?

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June's Tentative TBR

-Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

-Legion by Brandon Sanderson

-Midnight Library by Matt Haig

-Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

-How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler

-Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Extremely Brief Una Septima Readathon Update

Yesterday marked the official end of my one week challenge! Did it go according to plan? Not really. I managed a total of three books over all and one of them was a graphic novel. Whomp whomp.

Still, I got more in than if I hadn’t. I would have done more had I not lost motivation Wednesday. There’s always another time.

I have lots of ideas for other readathons but life is just far too crazy at the moment for me to truly devote my time to it. Of course, this is all self inflicted so I'm not complaining.

Until the next time, I’ll still post casual updates on my Instagram. <3

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April TBR

I am feeling those Spring Vibes (tm) and as such I think I’ll go for some light magical reads if I can. A few other things might get sprinkled in there but over all I am more than ready to fully embrace Spring. 

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

I love the movie so much and I’d love to finally check this one off my list! I’ve already started it and the writing is already so comfy. 

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

This is not what I usually read but in continuation with spring vibes, I'm taking this time of year as an excuse to blossom into a better version of myself. Nature evolves and so must I. I’m listening to this one on Audible currently. 

The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge 

Recently I learned that the movie Secret of Moonacre was loosely based on this book, and though I’ve already been informed they’re quite different from each other, I still want to give it a shot. A lot of people seem to like this author so I’m curious. 

Persuasion by Jane Austen 

I might have to skip Northanger Abbey for a while since it’s more gothic than what she typically writes. I’m still in the mood for Austen though (thanks to Bridgerton for making me obsessed with regency romance again), and I’m excited to reread this one. It’s one of my favorites but it’s been ages since I read it last. 

Mariel of Redwall by Brian Jacques 

Lastly, a reread from one of my absolute favorites series ever! There’s so many to choose from and eventually I may read a lot of them all at once but for now, I just want to revisit it for the ultimate cozy experience. 

Unnamed Gods and Monsters Club book?

They haven’t quite decided which one to do this month but I’m more than ready to see what it ends up being! 

On the Road by Jack Kerouac 

This is for my Rory Gilmore Challenge. I kind of read Carrie last month even though it was supposed to be for this month’s challenge. Even so, I just chose a fairly short book that’s still on the list that I’ve definitely heard of before but not yet read. Surprisingly enough, I really don’t know much of what the book is actually about, other than a slightly angsty white male writes about his feelings? I’m curious to see how this goes.

Fairly large selection this month and it’s likely I’ll discover a thousand new interests before we’re through but I’m excited! Happy Spring! 

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Happy Weekend! 🌱 Starting Stardust by Neil Gaiman and trying to chill today ft. Oscar. ❤

#reading #unaseptimana #stardust #neilgaiman #books #bookstagram #reading #weekendvibes

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Books I Read in March 2022

This month was one of my best months for reading so far! Admittedly a good chunk of these are either comic books or very short but I am proud nonetheless. <3

Child of Light by Terry Brooks 3/5

This was not one of his strongest works if I’m being honest. Predictable. Somewhat boring. Pretty forgettable over all. Disappointing. 

Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid  4/5

I liked this one. The characters were fun and the mythology was interesting. Wasn’t perfect by any means but fun.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 5/5

Maybe I’m easily taken by anything remotely inspirational but I really liked this one. I listened to the Jeremy Irons audiobook and absolutely adored it. I love the parable style of writing and it reminds me strongly of something I would have read as a child. Even so, the message feels important as an adult desperately trying to make sense of the world. Very good. 

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson 2.5/5

This was for my Rory Gilmore challenge book (Book Adapted to Film) and I’m glad I read it. It’s certainly far different from my usual style of book. It’s gritty and full of drug fueled hallucinations and with that in mind, it’s very hard to read. The writing itself seemed fast though, and I would say watch the movie if you want to know. It feels very visual even in written form so you might as well. There were no major differences that I noticed. 

My Secret: A PostSecret Book by Frank Warren 3/5

This hardly counts as “reading” as it’s filled with postcards people sent in. I enjoyed it but mostly on the basis that I feel sorry for so many people. We’re all just trying to get by and I love getting to see into people’s personal head space. 

The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury 4/5

I don’t think I can say this is my favorite Ray Bradbury but I really liked it. Has a good blend of the serious and the comedic. Made me only slightly more existential than usual. I’d love to see someone do an animated adaptation at some point. I do think I might have read it too fast, so someday I’d like to revisit it. 

Meet Me In Another Life by Catriona Silvey 3/5

I really loved the first part of the book. Filled with mystery and full of really unique concepts but I think the ending was a little to “easy”. Still enjoyed it. Just wish they’d committed to the weirdness more. 

Daredevil by Frank Miller Vol. 1 4/5

This was exceptional. Daredevil is one of my favorites and my brother was kind enough to surprise me with this volume. I loved all the collaborations with characters I recognize in the MCU but in their comic forms. I also had no idea Widow hung out with Matt so much? These are excellent and I can’t wait to read more. 

The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley 2/5

My family knows of my struggle with these books. I remember they always ended on a cliffhanger of some sort and I would get so annoyed that I’d have to get the next book from the library. Until the day that the library didn’t have the last book in the series. I was so mad. I decided on a whim to try again because I thought I had liked them at least a little bit. Even so, this was kind of a lame book. I’m a huge fan of fairy tales and even twisted fairy tales, and maybe I’m too old now or something but this book sort of just lacked....life? Everything they did I just kind of expected. Also the oldest sister is kind of cartoonishly suspicious of everyone. I understand why but it got to be super annoying after a point. Mirror and Puck are still great. I might try the next ones because I seem to recall they got better but...ya know. Not a big priority for me right now. (long rant my gosh)

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 2/5/5

I needed a refresher of some sort before I delved into Season Two of the Netflix show. It was very light. Very fluffy. Also unfortuniately filled with some pretty problematic elements I find hard to ignore. I’m not the biggest fan of this particular genre anway but it felt especailly stark and one track mind. The plot is barely hanging on by a thread simply to get to the “special scenes”. I might actually prefer the show. I didn’t realize how much I missed sub plots. I did try to read the second one but Anthony was such a mysoginst jerk I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. Someone recommended the fourth because it’s about Penelope so I might just skip ahead. I love my girl, Pen. <3

Redwall The Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques 4/5

This is essentially the novel in graphic novel form. The plot is the same and therefore without fault ha ha. The drawings are pretty adorable, though I wish they could have all been in color. His books always feel so vivid that seeing it in black and white seems a disservice to his world. It also feels very rushed but I know the limiations of the medium. Still worth checking out especially if you’re desperate for more Brian Jacques. Which I always am. I really want to do some rereads. That would make a fun readathon....

Carrie by Stephen King 3/5

Lastly, Carrie, which was supposed to be for Aprils theme of Author You’ve Heard of But Never Read. But I got it early from the library and I read it in two days lol. It was ok. Maybe I’m not getting the full impact or surprise of the story given how much of an obvious culture reference it is at this point but I felt a little dissapointed. I basically knew the plot already and there was nothing extra in there to surprise me or fill it out at all. It was pretty straightforward. I do feel sorry for her but I think there could have been more examples of her humanity or something? I don’t know. I do like the format of it being police interviews throughout. That’s clever. Other than that...I’m not giving up on Stephen King yet but this was a bit of a weak start for me. Just my opinion though. 

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🌱3.29.22🌱 For my second read, I'm excited to delve into "Carrie"by Stephen King! #unaseptimana #readathon #bookstagram #kindlepaperwhite

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Finished the "Duke and I" this morning! Looking forward to reading my first Stephen King. ❤

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Una Septimana Readathon

Or at least thats what Google tells me one week in Latin is.

There are no major rules except to read as much as I can in a week with limited distractions?

March 27-April 2

Starting....NOW. Updates on the Insta. 🌱

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Doing an impromptu mini readathon to do some catching up this weekend! ❤ (Posting on the Instagram I haven't even used yet lol)

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February Wrap Up

This month went a little off the rails, but I’m pretty hyped about my new unexpected dinosaur obsession.

Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones (3/5)

I struggled to read this. It really wasn’t it’s fault, it was more just a matter of me not wanting to read it right now. I’ve been solidly trying to get through Chrestomanci but I think it’s cool if I take a break for a bit. It’s feeling less magical and more dull as time progresses. Excited to resume with Witch Week later on.

Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (5/5)

I liked this one far more than I thought I would. The depth of our main character. The humor, the tragedy, the romance, etc. It was all so beautiful and packaged in a nice concise package that never felt like it was rushed for time. I did happen to also watch the 1950 version as well as the new release Cyrano (the latter which I was very excited for and then promptly disappointed in after seeing it. Maybe I should start reviewing movies too.) I got really attached to this story and i enjoyed seeing different interpretations of it (and I will continue to find more I’m sure).

The Ginseng Hunter by Jeff Telarigo  (2.5/5)

The plot sounded really interesting but it felt far too forced for me. I even liked the main character but I never got fully attached to his apathetic views of the world. 

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (4/5)

This was...unexpected. I had seen the movies a long time ago but remembered nothing about them except that there was a good amount of screaming, blood, and of course, plenty of dinos. I don’t think I was ready back then. But it hit me just right this time around. It’s not perfect and I’m sure it’s filled with scientific flaws but over all, the feel was absolutely right. I like the differing viewpoints of everyone involved with the island. I love how truly manipulative Hammond is but with a cheery Disney like persona that he shows to every one else. I love Malcom’s rants. It’s just very interesting. I did go back and watch the first movie as well, and I really appreciated the differences between them. It was like seeing the story two different ways, but each one was equally good. Book is far more cynical where as the movie delights in the wonder of creation. I am now on a quest to consume more Jurassic Park/Jurassic World content. 

The Lost World by Michael Crichton (3/5)

I liked it, but not nearly as much as the first. Crichton never wrote sequels before this one and I can tell. It’s not bad by any means but it does feel a bit too similar to the first in a lot of ways but a little unnecessary. The whole thing seems a bit pointless. Bonus points for high Malcom at the end though. The relationship between him and Sarah truly saved it for me. 

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Update:

I definitely did not actually do a readathon, but I might aim to do one this weekend instead. Might even post a vlog on the TikTok...who knows?

(Wrap up and tbr incoming as well)

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You know what? I don't really have anything going on today and I've always wanted to do a readathon. I haven't planned super well but I might just do that today. I'll update here if it goes to plan. 📚