Showing posts with label Audiobook Challenge 2026. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Audiobook Challenge 2026. Show all posts

Saturday, April 25, 2026

We Won't All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall

Synopsis (via Goodreads): From the bestselling author of I Am Still Alive comes a new nail-biter that's part survival story, part murder mystery, and all thriller—perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson!

Two years ago Mercy Gray was hailed as a hero for saving lives during a mall shooting. She still carries souvenirs from that incident: the fragment of a bullet lodged in her back, a mountain of medical debt, and guilt for ignoring her sister’s warnings that the sweet boy next door was anything but.

When billionaire-turned-TV-host Damien Dare recruits Mercy to compete on his new survivalist reality show, she can’t turn down a chance at the whopping cash prize that could send her sister to college—but when she and the other contestants arrive at the off-grid location, something isn’t right. The set is empty. The gates close without warning, trapping them inside. Then one of them turns up dead. What appeared at first to be a tragic accident quickly transforms as more contestants start dying. With time and resources running low, surviving this show takes on a new meaning.


We Won’t All Survive is my first book by Marshall, and I ended up really enjoying it. Initially, I gave it four stars, but changed it to three and a half after I had time to reflect on the story. There are a lot of characters, but we really only get to know them on a surface level, and I wish the author had taken more time to flesh them out so we could feel more connected to them and their situation. I think it also would have prevented me from confusing some of the boys and forgetting who was who. I kept getting them mixed up, which interrupted the flow of the story.

I also would have liked it if they’d been forced to play the game longer. I thought that aspect of the book was really interesting, and I think seeing them work through different challenges when it was truly life or death would have added more to the story. As it stands, once they realize things aren’t what they seem, they abandon the game and just try to figure out how to escape. While that may have been a realistic decision on their part, it wasn’t what I was expecting after reading the synopsis. I thought they'd have to navigate the game while trying to stay alive, but it ends up not being a focal point.

I wasn’t completely surprised by the whodunnit, but I do think the author did a good job of making us doubt several of the characters. No one wants to talk about the tragic thing in their past that brought them there, but understanding their pasts is what helped them realize why they’d been chosen to participate in the first place.

The ending felt a little rushed, but it was still satisfying. Mercy had a role to play, and I think she played it well. She managed to face her demons and come out on top, which is more than some of the others can say. Her motives were honorable and self-sacrificing, and I was happy when she figured out what was going on and remained level-headed until an opportunity presented itself.

If you want a quick story with awesome audio, We Won’t All Survive checks both boxes. I think Jess Nahikian nailed the narration, and I’m looking forward to listening to more books narrated by her in the future. (★★★⭑☆)

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Notorious Virtues (The Notorious Virtues, #1) by Alwyn Hamilton
🎧 Max Meyers, Colin White, Karissa Vacker, and EJ Lavery

Synopsis (via Goodreads): A glittering fantasy thriller about a glamorous media darling, a surprise heiress, and the magical competition of a lifetime.

At sixteen, Honora "Nora" Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in all of Walstad. Her family controls all the money—and all the magic—in the entire country. But despite being the center of attention, Nora has always felt like an outsider. When her mother is found dead in an alley, the family throne and fortune are suddenly up for grabs, and Nora will be pitted against her cousins in the Veritaz, the ultimate magical competition for power that determines the one family heir.

But there's a surprise contestant this time: Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora's aunt. When Lotte's absent mother retrieves her from the rural convent she'd abandoned her to, Lotte goes from being an orphan to surrounded by family. Unfortunately, most of them want her dead.

And soon, Nora discovers that her mother's death wasn't random—it was murder. And the only person she can trust to uncover the truth of what happened is a rakish young reporter who despises everything Nora and her family stand for.

While the dangers of the Veritaz competition threaten each of the Holtzfall girls, and the stark class differences turns political outrage to terrifing violence—the new cousins must fight to stay alive, no matter what.

Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner.


The Notorious Virtues was a really interesting story with a unique concept, but I definitely think it was longer than it needed to be. The pacing dragged in places, which was a bit of a bummer since we didn’t get as much worldbuilding or character development as I would have liked. The story alternates between several POVs — Lotte, Nora, August, Theo, and even a few secondary characters — but unfortunately none of them felt especially fleshed out, and I think that hurt the overall story a bit.

I still ended up giving this one 4 stars, although if I’m being completely honest it probably lands closer to a 3.5 for me. I’m not sure I would have made it as far if I’d been reading a physical copy, but the narrators did a fantastic job bringing the story to life and giving the characters more personality.

The ending does set up the next book really well, even though it leaves us with quite a few unanswered questions. I have a feeling the regular folk are about to learn what the Holtzfall family’s protection really meant when it came to their safety and wellbeing. I think people forgot the original story and only saw the Holtzfalls as power-hungry elites who refused to share their wealth.

Things definitely needed to change, and even Lotte and Nora seemed ready to see what that might look like — but I don’t think they anticipated some of the events that transpired. It will be interesting to see how they come back from everything that's happened, and what their new world will look like when they do. (★★★★☆)

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1)
by Kristen Ciccarelli
🎧 Grace Gray

Synopsis (via Goodreads):  On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.

Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe – a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution – who she can't help but find herself falling for.

Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune’s merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow faΓ§ade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she’s the very villain he’s been hunting?

Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Crimson Moth is the thrilling start to a romantic fantasy duology where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch… is falling in love.


I definitely think The Crimson Moth is a much better title for this book than Heartless Hunter. I’m assuming they changed the title at the last minute, since the original title is still mentioned in the book’s synopsis. Heartless Hunter doesn’t feel accurate, because both Rune and Gideon are fighting for causes they believe in based on personal experience. Rune was raised and loved by a witch, while Gideon’s life was completely destroyed by them. Just like with humans, there are good and bad witches—but that doesn’t mean people are quick to forgive or accept those who have wronged them.

Grace Gray did an absolutely amazing job narrating Heartless Hunter. She doesn’t use a dramatically distinct “male” voice, but she handled the different POVs really well. I was able to follow the story and each perspective without any trouble at all. I’ve already borrowed the second book from the library so I can continue listening to Rune and Gideon’s story.

I thought the romance between Rune and Gideon was good, though complicated. They clearly have feelings for each other, but neither of them trusts the other’s intentions. Rune knows Gideon is showing interest in her because he’s trying to determine whether she’s the Crimson Moth or connected to the witch who’s rescuing others from execution. Despite knowing this, she still develops feelings for her best friend’s brother, which complicates everything. Gideon, on the other hand, isn’t sure of Rune’s true identity and knows she should be off-limits because of his brother — yet he can’t help letting her in and growing closer to her.

I found myself wishing they knew what we did as readers, because they both feel manipulated and betrayed by the other. They don’t realize that real feelings were shared, which makes the fallout even more painful. After everything that’s happened, it will take a lot for them to truly trust each other again. I’m really hoping they get another chance in the second book because I am 100% rooting for them. I loved the slow burn of their relationship and the way the author developed their feelings against the backdrop of everything happening around them.

I gave this one four stars instead of five because some of the twists were predictable — and I absolutely hated the one that wasn’t. I’m still not sure I can forgive Ciccarelli for the emotional damage she caused, but apparently I’m a glutton for punishment, because I’m diving into Rebel Witch anyway. My friend has already started it and said she’s cried multiple times, so at this point I’m bracing for impact. Wish me luck! (★★★★☆)

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #1) by Brynne Weaver
🎧 Joe Arden & Lucy Rivers

Synopsis (via Goodreads): Every serial killer needs a friend.
Every game must have a winner.

When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?

Butcher & Blackbird is the first book in the Ruinous Love Dark Romance trilogy of interconnected stand-alone dark romantic comedies. This dual POV novel ends on a HEA.


I had an absolute blast reading Butcher & Blackbird and definitely plan on continuing the series! Joe Arden and Lucy Rivers did a phenomenal job bringing these characters to life, and I loved watching Sloane and Rowan’s relationship grow over the years—both romantically and as friends. What starts out as a game for them slowly becomes the thing they look forward to most each year—and not just for the hunting and stabbing (though that definitely helps).

I actually started this one last year, but my hold expired before I could finish it. The wait was so long that it didn’t pop back up on my Libby until just a few days ago. At this point, I might as well put myself on hold for the other two books in the Ruinous Love Trilogy, because I’m sure their wait times are just as long. Next up is Leather & Lark, followed by Scythe & Sparrow. I adored Lark’s character in this one and am excited to see how her relationship with Rowan’s brother develops. The ending of Butcher & Blackbird makes it seem like they might not like each other very much—frenemies, anyone?

Back to Butcher & Blackbird, there was one part of the story that really threw me off. There’s a scene where Sloane is at a disadvantage with a target, and the logistics just didn’t fully make sense to me. She notices someone following Rowan and decides to intervene, but the next few minutes of the audiobook were really hard to track. I couldn’t quite tell how she ended up in the predicament she did. She’s falling (falling where, exactly?), lands next to a black leather jacket that’s never explained, and then suddenly she’s being taken somewhere. I listened to it twice and still couldn’t piece it together.

Sloane and Rowan have amazing chemistry, and I loved their banter. They tease and challenge each other, slowly building trust over time. Neither of them is inclined to open up easily, given their baggage and backgrounds, so when they finally do, it feels hard-won and beautiful. They’ve found their person—someone who truly understands who and what they are. Someone who doesn’t try to rein them in or change them, but accepts—and even loves—that side of them, too. 

Definitely keep this one in mind if you’re a fan of dark romances! I also did not see that twist at the end coming. Well played, Weaver. Well played. (★★★★☆)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
🎧 Amanda Stribling

Synopsis (via Goodreads): From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead.

The past three years have been tough for Lucifer’s Creek, Arkansas, a small town quietly tucked away in the Ozark mountains. More than two dozen people have disappeared on the local hiking trails; there one moment, gone the next, not a trace left behind, until their buried bodies are discovered.

17-year-old Dovie doesn’t believe in magic even though she comes from a long line of women who can hear the bones of the dead sing, and for the past few years the bones have been crooning nonstop, calling out to Dovie to dig them up.

Some of the old-timers believe that it’s the monstrous Ozarks howler snatching people off the Aux Arc Trail. Well Dovie doesn’t believe in the howler, and she doesn’t believe her best friend Lo when he tells her he is being haunted by dark shadows. All she believes in is her talent that guides the local sheriff to the bones when they begin their song, then reuniting the dead with their families to give them some peace.

Lo doesn’t know peace, though. The shadows follow him everywhere. He soon learns they’re the murdered hikers and they want answers. But the truth of their deaths isn’t buried with their bones; it’s hidden somewhere deep in the hills. And Lo and Dovie must unearth it before anyone else is killed.


When the Bones Sing was such an amazing thriller with a really wonderful mystery to unravel. There were so many possible suspects—seriously, everyone said or did something at some point that made them seem guilty—and I loved how many red herrings the author threw in to keep me guessing. I honestly suspected everyone except the MC at one point, and even Dovie wasn’t always the most reliable. She definitely had her own biases, but I liked that she still tried to be fair and objective, even when the truth was hard to face.

My one small complaint would be the romance. I didn’t really think it was necessary, and it honestly pulled me out of the story a bit. Dovie and Lo’s history and long-standing friendship made complete sense, especially given everything they’d been through together, but adding another person into the mix felt unnecessary. It didn’t add anything to the overall story, never quite felt right—and his timing was pretty terrible, too. I kept rolling my eyes and texting my friend group to complain (they finished before me and had similar feelings about it).

There were several twists I didn’t see coming, and the conclusion was absolutely ovation-worthy. The author wrapped everything up beautifully and left me feeling hopeful for the characters’ future. I’ll admit I teared up toward the end—enough to make my kids briefly question my mental stability—but it all paid off with a satisfying ending that made the anxiety and heartache totally worth it. Definitely keep this one in mind if you're in the mood for a good mystery/thriller! 

PS: The narrator did an amazing job with this one. Her male and female voices were believable and really well done, which made the story even more enjoyable to listen to. (★★★★☆)

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Assistant to the Villain & Apprentice to the Villain
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer — A Dual Review
🎧 Em Eldridge


Summary for Assistant to the Villain via (Goodreads): Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer―naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.

But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain―and his entire nefarious empire―out.

Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay.

After all, a good job is hard to find.


This is a dual review of Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. I kept seeing this series pop up around the blogosphere and on Instagram, so I decided to give the audiobooks a try—and I’m so glad I did. Em Eldridge, the narrator, was amazing. I loved her voices for all of the characters and thought she really brought them to life. Her delivery of Evie’s and Tristan’s sarcasm and witty banter was perfection, and I laughed out loud on several occasions.

I will say that I enjoyed the first book more than the second. I can understand—and even appreciate—a good slow-burn romance; however, about halfway through the second book, it started to feel forced and a little unnecessary. The two main characters finally share a kiss, only for one of them to immediately decide to ignore those feelings and push the other away. I hated that their sweet moment was followed by repeated denials of affection and later derailed by a prophecy or some such nonsense. I found myself losing interest in their relationship because of it.

The story also started to feel repetitive and sluggish in the second book. It didn’t progress as much as I would have liked, and I thought the author could have done more with the plot.

That being said, I did enjoy Apprentice to the Villain. The secondary character development is fantastic, and I loved that we get to jump into their POVs in addition to Evie’s and Tristan’s. It’s fun seeing how they think and feel about certain people and situations, and I think the author has truly outdone herself when it comes to creating engaging, likable characters. I definitely plan on continuing the series to see what they get up to in future installments.

Assistant to the Villain (★★★★☆)
Apprentice to the Villain (★★★☆☆)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

2025 End of the Year Wrap Up +
New Challenges for 2026

 

How did I do in 2025?
This year I challenged myself to be a Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30. If you want to check out my original post from January, please click here. I'm happy to report that I have successfully met my goal! I listened to 27 audiobooks this year and almost made it all the way to 30.

Here's the list in no particular order:  
  1. His Face Is the Sun by Michelle JabΓ¨s Corpora
  2. Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
  3. The Sirens by Emilia Hart
  4. Your Knife, My Heart by K.M. Moronova
  5. The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
  6. Firebird by Juliette Cross
  7. Wolf.e by Paisley Hope
  8. Anathema by Keri Lake
  9. Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell
  10. The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
  11. Onyx Storm (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
  12. The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
  13. House of Flame and Shadow (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
  14. Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer 
  15. Fan Service by Rosie Danan
  16. Exes & Foes by A.M. Woody
  17. Exodus by Kate Stewart
  18. Flock by Kate Stewart 
  19. A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
  20. Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong
  21. Attached at the Hip by Christine Riccio
  22. Lightlark by Alex Aster
  23. Lights Out by Navessa Allen
  24. House of Flame and Shadow (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
  25. Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer *started in 2025 but will finish in 2026
  26. Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver *started in 2025 but will finish in 2026
  27. When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain *started in 2025 but will finish in 2026
I also participated in the Goodreads Reading Challenge. I ambitiously set my goal at 100 and only managed to read 39 books this year. I'm still happy with the progress! I achieved something. 

It's the same list as above with a few additions:
  1. I Am Made of Death by Kelly Andrew
  2. The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
  3. Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
  4. Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods
  5. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews
  6. I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
  7. The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
  8. Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
  9. Understanding the Mass: 100 Questions, 100 Answers by Mike Aquilina
  10. She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke
  11. The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man's Canyon by S.S. Taylor
  12. A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson *started in 2025 but will finish in 2026

I challenged myself to read 50 books from my physical TBR and only managed 5. I also wanted to challenge myself to read more of my NetGalley books and review them (I'm trying to get the 80% ratio badge) and set my goal for 50. I got about halfway and ended with 23.

New Challenges for 2026

I'm going to do these same four challenges for 2026! I know I can meet these goals and want to push myself this year to make reading more of a focus. I'm always happier when I have time to read and reset during the week. 

Challenge Details
  • Runs January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. You can join at any time.
  • The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2026 than you did in 2025.
  • Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
  • All genres count.
  • Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
  • You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Facebook, etc. I recommend creating a shelf on Goodreads titled 2026 Audiobook Challenge. You can keep track and link the shelf.
  • Grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. You can post on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, BlueSky, Threads, Mastodon, your blog etc. about the challenge.
  • Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year. The first update will be July 4, 2026, and the last update will take place on December 26, 2026. You’ll have one week to link up and share your progress and enter the giveaway

Achievement Levels
  • Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5
  • Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
  • Stenographer (can listen while multitasking) 10-15
  • Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
  • Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
  • My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+
  • Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+
  • Over-Achiever (Power Listener) 75+
  • The 100 Club (Audiobook Addict) 100+
  • I Can’t Hear You (earbuds always in) 125-150
  • Audibly Addicted (listening to all the books 24/7) 150+
If you would like to sign up for your very own 2026 Audiobook Challenge, please visit Caffeinated Reviewer or That’s What I’m Talking About. All of the information I used came from Kimberly at the Caffeinated Reviewer.

I will also be participating in the 2026 Discussion Challenge hosted by It Starts at Midnight (we'll miss you Nicole!). It's one of my favorite challenges to participate in, because I love all the conversations it starts. Way back in 2020 I challenged myself to create anywhere between 1-10 discussion posts, and this year I'm going to try being a Creative Conversationalist, which is 11-20 and seems doable.

Here’s All You Have to Do:
  • Create a sign-up post announcing your intention to participate and link up below. There’s no need to say what your discussion posts will be about–just tell us you’re joining and let us know your goal. (Can be in an update post or a post with other challenges–you’re not required to make a completely separate sign-up post.)
  • Please link back to both challenge hosts and include the challenge button in your sign-up posts. Feel free to also link back in your actual discussions (we appreciate it, so more people can find us!), but that’s not required.
  • The challenge runs from January 1st until December 31st, 2026. Sign-ups will remain open through December 15th, 2026. So, you can basically sign up all year long. Come join us!
  • Share it! The more people we get to participate in this, the more awesome discussions we can all be a part of and the more fun it will be! So, invite your friends to join us!
  • On the 1st of every month, a link-up will go up on both Feed Your Fiction Addiction and It Starts at Midnight where you’ll leave your links for that month’s discussions.
  • There will also be a big yearly giveaway- so do keep entering and checking back!
  • Use the hashtag #LetsDiscuss2026 to share your progress and connect with other participants on Twitter/Threads/Bluesky/The Social Medium De Jour.
What Kinds of Discussions Can You Link Up?

Discussions can be about whatever you want as long as it’s relevant to books or book blogging! We tend to be pretty lax about our “rules” for what makes a bookish discussion, but we do have some guidelines, so please check them out: Please don’t link up discussions about things that are completely off-topic, like travel or fashion, etc.
  • Please don’t link up month-end wrap-ups (We have the Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up for that, and we’d love to have you join in!)—unless you have a very specific book-related discussion topic that you include in your wrap-up!
  • Please don’t link up book reviews unless it’s more of a general discussion about a topic and you’re using a specific book as an example.
  • Please don’t link up giveaways unless the post is mostly a discussion that just happens to have a giveaway attached (like if you were talking about the reasons you love audiobooks and you decide to do a giveaway of an audiobook at the end).
  • Linking up Top Ten Tuesday posts or other meme posts are fine as long as there’s some actual discussion involved (not just a list of books). Same with tags—they’re fine, but we’d prefer if there’s some discussion involved of why you chose the books, not just a list of books that go with the tag topic.
  • A post can be about you personally if it’s a get-to-know-you type post. (We love getting to know our fellow bloggers!)
The Levels:

1-10 – Discussion Dabbler
11-20 – Creative Conversationalist
21-30 – Chatty Kathy
31-40 – Terrifically Talkative
41+ – Gift of the Gab


I'm going to keep my Goodreads reading challenge set at 100. If I replace doom scrolling with reading, I should have no trouble making this one! However, because I got rid of so many of my physical books this year, I'm going to drop my Physical TBR goal down to 25. My NetGalley goal of 50 will remain the same, but hopefully I'm able to do significantly more than that. We'll see how it goes. πŸ˜… Wish me luck!