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Happy Thursday everyone! Today I'm sharing my my fourth update for my April progress for the year long reading challenge called  The 52 Book Club's 2026 Reading Challenge .  You can see my original tbr  here .  In April, I completed 3 books for a total of 25 read so far out of 52 total books on my tbr.  More excellent progress!  Keep reading to see my thoughts on the books I read in April: 19. A nosy neighbor character ❋   ❋  ❋  ❋ The Murder of Roger Ackroyd  ( Hercule Poirot  #4) by Agatha Christie  is a novel I've heard a lot about over the years.  I've been on a bit of an Agatha Christie quick lately - both the novels and with adaptations - so I'm glad I've had the chance to try this one as well.  I see why it's considered a classic Poirot story.  What an ending! My review is also on  Goodreads  and  The StoryGraph . 48. Related to the word "Nemesis" ❋   ❋ Nemesis  ( Project ...

  Happy Thursday everyone!  Today I'm sharing my my fourth update for my progress for the year long reading challenge called the  2026 Popsugar Reading Challenge .  In April, I completed 4 books for a total of 29 read so far out of 50 total books on my tbr.  I think I'm making some great progress.  You can see my original tbr  here .  Keep reading to see my thoughts on the books I read in April for this challenge: 25. A book that explores influencer culture ❋   ❋  ❋  ❋ Listen for the Lie  by Amy Tintera  is a novel I'm very glad I listened to on audiobook because the production is excellent. The story kept me hooked but I really wished it was full cast throughout rather than just for the podcast parts, but January LaVoy, as always, does an amazing job. I also wish there wasn't a romance element between the podcaster and the subject. I could have totally done without that. Otherwise, I loved this and I can't wait to re...

        Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome back to  Books from the Backlog , the weekly linkup I'm taking part of which is hosted by  Carole's Random Life in Books .  This is a great way to put a spotlight on books that I've had sitting on my shelf for awhile.  I don't know when I'll get to my weekly featured book, but I hope to some time hopefully soon. This Week's Neglected Book: The Storyteller by Kathryn Williams Published: January 11, 2022 Genre: YA Historical Mystery My Copy: Format: Hardback Pages: 368 Where I Acquired It: Goodwill Summary (From Goodreads): This story follows a teenage girl’s quest to uncover the truth behind her secretive great aunt Anna, who just might be the long lost Russian princess Anastasia. It’s not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia…or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna. For Jess Morgan, who is ...

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Today I'm sharing my fourth update for my April progress for the year long Read Queerly 2026 which is hosted by Alexx @  Enthralled Bookworm .  In April, I completed 3 books for a total of 9 read so far out of 16 total books on my tbr.  You can see my original tbr  here .  Keep reading to see my thoughts on the books I read this month: 13. Film reel icon: A queer book about a movie/movie stars/celebrities OR a queer book with a movie adaptation ❋   ❋  ❋  ❋ The Price of Salt, or Carol  by Patricia Highsmith  is a slower paced novel, but it is absolutely worth sticking with.  I had no idea what to expect with it at all, but it was better and much more hopeful in regards to the ending than I guessed it would be.  You know, considering it was originally released in 1952 and everything.  Also, since I finished reading it, I've had the chance to watch the 2015 movie adaptation and it does an ...

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Today, I'm sharing my April update for  Bookforager's Picture Prompt Book Bingo 2026 .  In April, I completed 4 out of 9 read so far of a total of 16 books on my tbr.  Without further ado, keep reading to see my thoughts on the books I read in April for this challenge: 9. A griffin ❋   ❋  ❋  ❋   The Gryphon King  ( The Chaos Constellation  #1) by Sara Omer  is a fantasy series opener that I specifically decided to read for Bookforager's Picture Prompt Book Bingo 2026 to fulfill the gryphon prompt. I'm so glad I picked this one up because it was quite entertaining and well-written. The characters and the world, including the political intrigue, feel so real and three dimensional. I'll definitely be back for book two, The Harpy Knight . My review is also on  Goodreads  and  The StoryGraph . 12. An octopus ❋   ❋  ❋  ❋   ❋ The Deadly Grimoire  ( Arkham Horror  #16) by...

  Happy Tuesday everyone!  Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by  That Artsy Reader Girl .  This week's topic is a Freebie, so I've decided to feature Nonfiction I Want To Borrow From The Library.  I've seen quite a few interesting titles that I'd like to try and one day I hope to try all of these.  Here we go in alphabetical order by title: American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fan That Haunted A Nation by Barb Rosenstock The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature by Charlie English Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown by Candace Fleming The Doctors' Riot of 1788: Body Snatching, Bloodletting, and Anatomy in America by Andy McPhee The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon The Improbable Victoria Woodhull: Suffrage, Free Love, and the First Woman to Run for President  by Eden Collinsworth In the Shadow o...