Welcome back to Back Shelf Books!
How’s everyone’s first week of 2024 going? I still felt a bit under the weather this week, so it turned into a week of audiobooks. I love listening to audiobooks when I’m cleaning or feeling sick, because it takes all the “work” out of reading. I did manage to get quite a bit of writing done on the blog this week, so that was nice! Nevertheless, I’m excited to start a new fresh week.
News & Fun
On Tuesday, I posted my Top Reads of 2023. I’d love to hear your thoughts! I had a few indie reads on my list, mixed in with a bunch of traditionally published books, comics, and graphic novels. I’m really happy with my 2023 reading, but I’m also pumped for what 2024 has in store!
Today, I also posted my tracking post for my 2024 challenges. I’ve already made a dent in some of my challenges, which is super exciting!!
Recent Posts & Reviews
Reviews From This Week:
A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft – 5 stars
Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs – 5 stars
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire – 4 stars
Doctor Who: Empire of the Wolf by Jody Houser – 4 stars
Servant Mage by Kate Elliot – 3.5 stars
Other Posts:
Upcoming Posts & Reviews
These are the books you’ll likely see from me next week! Of these, at least one is an Infinity Star book and at least one is a 3 star book. It’s a mixed bag, guys.
What I Read This Week
I had a bit of a wild reading week! 3 audiobooks, 1 ebook, 3 graphic novels, and 1 family role-playing games guide. I probably won’t get quite as much read this next week, though!
Currently Watching & Reading
Currently Watching:
We FINALLY watched all the Alien movies. We still need to go through the Alien vs. Predator movies, but I’m a little afraid I’m going to hate those.
Currently Reading:
I read a book this week that just about put me in a reading slump (stay tuned for the review of said book next week). Because of that, I’m reading a few books that are a bit less intense to hopefully prevent any slumping from occurring. The Lady is Trouble is a Regency romance with a paranormal/supernatural twist and it’s very fun so far! Elemental Games is a sci-fantasy YA/NA Hunger Games-like book. VERY EXCITED.
Library/Libby Pick-Ups
I have been brutal on Libby this week. I’ve picked up a ton of SFF novellas for my 2024 novella challenge. I might not make it through all of them, but hopefully I get through a few!
Final Thoughts on the Week
This has been a crazy week for me! Hopefully the rest of the month calms down, though I don’t have too much hope there. I plan on listening to more audiobooks this next week while I do some early-Spring cleaning.
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