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Books I DNF in 2024

Published on February 6, 2025January 12, 2025 by Celeste16 Comments

Now in its fourth year, I present to you a list of books I DNF in 2024. As I mentioned in 2021, 2022, and 2023, this is not a “worst of” list. Anyone can DNF at book at any time for any reason. Sometimes I DNF because I’m not enjoying the book. Other times I DNF because I’m just not in the right mood for a particular book at that particular time. Basically, what doesn’t float my boat might float someone else’s.

I actually DNF quite a few books this year relative to previous years. I think I’m starting to embrace the philosophy of, “life is too short to read books you’re not enjoying.” So, without further ado, here’s my list of books I DNF in 2024.

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February 2025 TBR

Published on February 1, 2025January 18, 2025 by Celeste19 Comments

I did really well with my January 2025 TBR, probably because I had a lot of motivation to read them between SFINCS and ARC deadlines. I feel pretty good about what I read last month and even threw in some extras. So, now it’s time to look at my February 2025 TBR. This may or may not be a slower reading month depending on how I physically feel while I recover from a more invasive procedure.

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January 2025 On My Radar

Published on January 30, 2025January 26, 2025 by Celeste10 Comments

With January almost over, of course that means it’s time for the January 2025 On My Radar. Enjoy this roundup of reviews, discussions, and bookish miscellany.

Reviews

Book Review: a 4-Star Review of The Witch Collector by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang by Briana at Pages Unbound
SFINCS2 Semifinalist Review: Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W. R. Gingell by Sue at Sue’s Musings
ARC Review: A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
The Notebook – Book Review (nonfiction) by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
Dragonfall – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche by Krysta at Pages Unbound
The Map of Lost Places: An Attempted Review by Daniel Fugate
Review: DARK WATER DAUGHTER by HM Long by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
The Scorpion Queen by Mina Fears by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
Monday Minis – January 20th: Underrated Reads From 2024 (mini book reviews) by Mackenzie at Colour Me Read
Heavenly Tyrant – Book Review by Chris @ Biblio Nerd Reflections
WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN by Stephanie Burgis – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
GREENTEETH by Molly O’Neill – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy

Discussion

Does anyone care about book blogging anymore? by Alice at Over Caffeinated Nerd
Trends I Think We’ll See in Book Blogging in 2025 by Briana at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

Book Tag: Get to Know the Fantasy Reader by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
New Year’s Book Tag (2025) by Ashlee at Books Are 42
Book Recommendations: January 2025 by Shazzie at reader@work
My Most Anticipated Sequels, Prequels & Companion Series Of 2025 by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
Celebrating Six Years ft. The Book Blogger Anniversary Tag! by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
HC Chats with Witty & Sarcastic Book Club about 2024/2025
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading by Isabella at The Inkbound Reader

Favorite Books Published in 2024

Published on January 5, 2025January 4, 2025 by Celeste28 Comments

I’m back with another and final list of 2024 favorites. Earlier I curated a list of my favorite backlist reads of 2024. Now I have a list of my favorite books published in 2024. I separated the list into fiction and nonfiction favorites for easy navigation. Not all of these received five stars from me, but I either loved them or they impacted me a lot (or both).

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Favorite Backlist Reads of 2024

Published on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by Celeste23 Comments

Usually I list all of my favorite reads from a particular year in one post (like in 2023, for example). However, I saw a few people make a separate post for their favorite backlist reads of 2024. So, I thought I would also make a post for my favorite backlist reads of 2024. Not all of these are five-star reads, but they’re all ones that I enjoyed or stuck with me a while after I read them. I separated them into “fiction” and “nonfiction,” but other than that they’re in no particular order.

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