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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 2 Stars2 out of 5 star  book reviews. I finished the book but it felt like a struggle, and I probably ended up skim reading a lot of it just to get though the thing. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 3 Stars3 out of 5 star book reviews. These are middle-of-the-road books. Nothing that got me excited, but they were fine and I probably had a good time reading most of it. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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      • 5 Stars5 out of 5 star book reviews. I got super excited about it! I’ll buy a hard copy for my library, and I’ll likely read it again. Sometimes for these books, I’ll write up a longer review with analysis. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 2 Stars2 out of 5 star  book reviews. I finished the book but it felt like a struggle, and I probably ended up skim reading a lot of it just to get though the thing. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 3 Stars3 out of 5 star book reviews. These are middle-of-the-road books. Nothing that got me excited, but they were fine and I probably had a good time reading most of it. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 4 Stars4 out of 5 star book reviews. I had a good time reading it, I felt like I got something out of the experience and I’d recommend it to other people. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 5 Stars5 out of 5 star book reviews. I got super excited about it! I’ll buy a hard copy for my library, and I’ll likely read it again. Sometimes for these books, I’ll write up a longer review with analysis. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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    • Monthly Reading Roudups
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Posted inTVSeptember 30, 2023
Finally a new live action Star Trek show that I can love!
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The Last Day at Work

The Last Day at Work

Posted inBlogSeptember 30, 2023
I worked my last day in my old job, but why do I feel so guilty for leaving?
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my first 10 embroidery projects

My First 10 Embroidery Projects

Posted inEmbroiderySeptember 26, 2023
I've made some stuff and I've learned a lot!
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Making Stuff: An Introduction to My Embroidery

Making Stuff: An Introduction to My Embroidery

Posted inEmbroiderySeptember 24, 2023
I finally get around to sharing my embroidery on my blog! 🪡
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I’ve hit 69 …Instagram Followers

I’ve hit 69 …Instagram Followers

Posted inBlog, BooksSeptember 23, 2023
The most hilarious amount. But is #Bookstagram really for me?
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I am now a person who has played Magic The Gathering 3 times.

I am now a person who has played Magic The Gathering 3 times.

Posted inBlogSeptember 20, 2023
The things I do for love
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A Lady’s Guide To Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin 3/5 Stars Genre: Regency Romance Positives: + Kitty is a confident, pragmatic and independent protagonist. + A twist on the marriage mart romance from an outsider perspective. + Lovers can communicate effectively! Negatives: - Feels very flat. - The first half drags. - Very tame with no sexual tension! - Feels like side characters were out having all the fun & romance off the page!

A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 20, 2023
A middle of the road regency romance that lacked chemistry - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell Genre: Mystery, Family Drama Positives: + As ever, the narrative structure makes for a compelling mystery story. It just is not as good as the other books I‘ve read. Negatives: The story is about the husband, not the wife! I found Adrian frustrating rather than sympathetic. - He got off extremely lightly for his decades of selfishness. - I absolutely hated the ending. - Maya ends up forgotten as collateral damage.

The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

Posted in2 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 16, 2023
Still a gripping mystery but unrelatable characters with missing perspectives, and I really, really hated the ending! - ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars
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The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Genre: Mystery, Family Drama Positives: + Has the usual hallmarks of a Lisa Jewell that make a compelling mystery story. + Varied characters. + Balanced look at the impact of guilt & hoarding on the whole family. Negatives: - The mystery lacked twists or a climax. Really more of a family history. - I didn‘t care for any of the characters. - Lorelie herself I found more annoying than charming!

The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 11, 2023
Another reliably gripping mystery story, but turned out to be lacking in twists and a little anti-climactic - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Newsletter #5: A Vortex of Anxiety (Issue 5, August 2023)

Newsletter #5: A Vortex of Anxiety (Issue 5, August 2023)

Posted inBlogSeptember 6, 2023
I had a big and busy month interviewing for a new job, but I also find time to read a few books and watch some telly! Originally published on Substack…
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