New year, same me – though I’m working on it. I can’t believe 2021 is over but I am thankful for it. I’m ready to see what 2022 has in store and I hope it means that things get better as far as the pandemic is concerned.
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I’m a children’s librarian, so I read books for kids and for grown-ups. This month, I read 8 picture/early reader books and 4 “big” books, including audiobooks, adult novels, and chapter books for children. My average rating this month was 4.1 stars.
Time Is a Flower by Julie Morstad
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Obsessed. Beautiful illustrations, great read aloud.
Mole in a Black and White Hole by Tereza Šedivá
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a colorful, fun story!
The Longest Storm by Dan Yaccarino
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Better Off Wed by Susanna Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fun and sweet! Hero and heroine are both virgins but very sex positive. And oh my, I am HOOKED by the teaser Craig always leaves in her epilogues!
Look out for my full review on April 21.
Where Do You Poop? by Agnese Baruzzi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Families Grow by Dan Saks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very inclusive.
Three Kisses Till Christmas by Charlie Lane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cute, would make a good Hallmark movie.
Look out for my full review on December 1.
A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dazzlingly romantic historical Christmas novella. This just kisses novel had me swooning more than some of the erotic romance I’ve read this year. Sophie and Ned’s chemistry jumps off the page and the author does a phenomenal job of throwing in historical details with context.
Look out for my full review on December 2.
The Night Is Deep and Wide by Gillian Sze
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great vocab.
A Roguish Christmas: A Holiday Romance Collection by Georgette Brown
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
OMG this was so bad, though the second story, Tempting a Marquess for Christmas, was enjoyable for me.
Grammatical errors abound. Plots don’t make much sense. But, there’s some fairly decent porn to be had…
Look out for my full review on December 3.
When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very cute, great description.
Cookie Count: A Tasty Pop-up by Robert Sabuda
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is just gorgeous.
A Peek Into My Planner
I’ve been trying to fill out my planner each day to keep myself organized and to use the plethora of planner supplies and stickers I possess. (I use The Happy Planner.) In July 2020, I started a brand new planner, which I used through 2021. I was lazy with my use of it this month… But here are my spreads anyway.
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I’ve been keeping track of my moods to keep an eye on my depression and anxiety. In December, I felt:
- Good – 11 days
- Productive – 6 days
- Okay– 5 days
- Frustrated – 3 days
- Tired – 2 days
- Great – 2 days
- Anxious – 1 day
- Happy – 1 day
I have been posting almost every day about my witchier interests on TikTok and also just having fun with it. I went semi-viral in December which was fun.
@daily.manifestationxgot it? ##FFXmasSwitch ##WhenRiftanSays ##ThanksandGiving ##witchtok ##thegirlsthatgetitgetit♬ original sound – Tik Toker
I also watched West Side Story, The Matrix: Resurrections, and Hawkeye.
Looking Ahead: January
I’m a little nervous about the Omicron various and awaiting PCR results as I type this. I did go out on New Year’s Eve as I had a friend in town and already spent the money on an event ticket. It was fairly spaced apart until the end so I know I had better test to make sure all is well. Hopefully everything goes okay for myself and my loved ones and the same goes for you.
