I read a total of 10 books this month. I read a total of 3,563 pages. I am pretty happy with that number! I didn’t come close to last January’s totals but that’s okay.. it was an anomaly. haha
Wow!! How did we fly through January already?! I’m glad though because I’m so ready to get to closer to warmer weather. Also, one more month down in this pregnancy! I hope that everyone had a great January and has an even better February. It’s been so cold here and I’m sure that it will only get worse in Feb. Come on, Spring!!
I also want to talk about a new monthly post I’ve created. It’s all about highlighting the Birthstone of the month with lovely book covers. Check it out here if you want to see more about it. Definitely join in next month if you think it looks fun! ❤ I’ve seen a couple people participate and it’s been so awesome to see! Thanks, guys! I’m honored you have jumped in! ❤
This was the bloggers that have participated!!-January: ❤ I appreciate you all so much!
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen – 4 stars – Review
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn – 5 stars – Review
Maame by Jessica George– 4 stars – Review
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry– no rating
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao – 3 stars
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune-3 stars – Review will come closer to release.
A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn– 4 stars
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim– 4 stars – Review.
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn- 4 stars
A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn – 4 stars-
Watching:
We started this and are a few episodes in. It’s funny!
Listening to:
I cannot stop listening to Flowers by Miley Cyrus. So epic!!
I hope that everyone had a great January and I hope you have an amazing February!! ❤
Books Are The New Black 
Looks like an awesome month of reading! How far are you along now?
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Thank you!! I am 19 weeks! Almost halfway. 🙂
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Congratulations! Life will never be the same again but in all good ways ❤️
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Thank you! Yes, I’m sure. Very nervous about juggling two but Oliver is so excited!
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We had two. It has unexpected challenges for sure but my girls are really best friends now and that is so heartwarming.
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Aw, that’s the best!! I’m hoping my boys will be the same! ❤
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You had a good reading month! A lot of high ratings. That song is super addicting!
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Thank you! It was a good month. I know, it’s so hard to get out of my head when I hear it. lol
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You did great, AND you read some really great books this month so you should totally call January a success!
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Thank you!! There were so many good books! Hoping Feb. is the same. 🙂
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I’ve started Spice Road and have the Klune book coming up. Didn’t know you were pregnant – congratulations, Leslie!
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I can’t wait to see what you think of Spice Road! Thank you!! Almost halfway. Feels like it’s been a year.. so my reading and blogging has been all over the place. haha
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I can’t stop listening to Flowers either! And when I’m not listening to it, it’s stuck in my head!
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Yes! Same!! I’m waiting for her to drop some more off the album! I loved her last one.
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Congrats on the pregnancy! And congrats on a good reading month as well.
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Thank you so much!! ❤
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I’m bummed to see you didn’t love In the Lives of Puppets. I had high hopes for it. Hope February treats you well!
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I know, I did too! I was so sad to not love it. Thank you, you too!
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Even though you didn’t read as much as last Jan. you still had an amazing reading month! I hope February is just as good!
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Thank you! Defnitely, true. Dini and I were in some kind of crazed reading mood last Jan. I think it was like almost 30 books. haha.
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Looks like you had a great month of reading. So many great books. I’m enjoying the Veronica Speedwell series too.
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How did we do what we did last year?! Haha, I still can’t believe it happened 😂 10 books is still a great reading month though! I’m glad that we got a couple of buddy reads in and I can’t wait to do more with you this year—we have to plan which one comes next! I also just realised that I never posted my birthstone book covers post and WHY am I like this?! 😮💨 I hope February is a great reading month for you too, Leslie and YES, I love flowers! 😍
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I KNOW!!! What were we on?! Hahahaha!! Yes, we do need to plan what to do next. I think we should do Mooncakes soon with Julie so we can get that review out for Sheri. Haha, not worries!! It’s been a crazy busy month!! ❤
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Sounds like you had a great bookish January! I hope February will treat you well. xx
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Thank you so much!! ❤
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Congrats on a great reading month! Loved Georgie, and Maame and Matthew Perry’s memoir are on my tbr. Happy reading in February!
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Thank you! ❤ I hope you have a great February!!
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Looks like you had a great month of reading. So many great books. I hope February will treat you well.
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Thank you so much!!
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Even though you didn’t read as much as last Jan. you still had an amazing reading month! I hope February is just as good!
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Thank you so much!!!
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