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WWW Wednesday: March 5, 2025

Published on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Celeste14 Comments

I’m not up to as much as last week, but I still think I’m making decent progress. Once I finish my current read it’ll be a big step forward because it’s such a chonk.

WWW Wednesday was revived and hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. The idea is to answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses.

What are you currently reading?

What have you just finished reading?

What are you going to read next?

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Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird by Mike Stark

Starlings by Mike Stark

Published on March 3, 2025February 23, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about STARLINGS by Mike Stark. This is a nonfiction account of why so many in the U.S., especially historically, hate the starling bird. Stark relays their introduction and the various ways society at large tried to get rid of starlings.

Author: Mike Stark
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Bison Books
Publish Date: March 1, 2025
Print Length: 272

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March 2025 TBR: Trope-ical Readathon

Published on March 1, 2025March 30, 2025 by Celeste16 Comments

Happy March, everyone! Like last August, I’m using the Trope-ical Readathon as a template for my March 2025 TBR. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve participated in this. But it’s just about the only type of reading challenge I participate in because it’s so chill. You can learn more about Trope-ical Readathon and sign up here. I like to use this readathon as a big push to read from my physical TBR and upcoming (or overdue) ARC list.

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February 2025 Book Blog Wrap-Up

Published on February 28, 2025February 27, 2025 by Celeste14 Comments

I started off February thinking I wouldn’t have a great reading month. But I showed myself that I was wrong and actually read 11 books. That’s pretty good for me considering this is a shorter month and I’m not a quick reader. Anyway, this February 2025 book blog wrap-up is your one-stop shop in case you missed any of my blog posts this month.

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February 2025 On My Radar

Published on February 27, 2025February 25, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Well, it’s a short month, but we’re not short on good content! If you have a moment, come check out this February 2025 On My Radar and visit these folks’ posts.

Reviews

The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole by RoXXie at The Art of Reading
Review: What Moves the Dead by Mehsi at Twirling Book Princess
Greenteeth by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Review: MURDER BY MEMORY by Olivia Waite by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN by T.J. Klune – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
The Bones Beneath My Skin – ARC Review by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland by Briana at Pages Unbound
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers Book Review by Tabitha at Behind the Pages
Book Review: Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
Maya And Natasha By Elyse Durham by Leah at Leah’s Books
Blog Tour Review: Buddy the Knight and the Queen of Sorrow by Peter David by Sue at Sue’s Musings
Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans by Nicole at Of Worlds Forgotten

Discussion

How to break up with Amazon as a Book Lover by Kal at Reader Voracious
Do You Enjoy Reading Challenges? (Let’s Talk Bookish) by Krysta at Pages Unbound
What Are Kindle Points & How Do You Use Them? by Amanda Kay at Your Book Friend
The Health Benefits of Reading Every Day by Jo Linsdell

Bookish Miscellany

Fantastical Romantic Reads–A Valentine’s Day Special by Maggy at The Reading Stray
#TopTenTuesday: BIPOC Romances by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
Books with Relationships for People Who Don’t Love Love: 2025 Edition by Jodie at Witty & Sarcastic Bookclub
10 Books Displays I’d Love to See at the Public Library by Briana at Pages Unbound
The Valentine’s Day Book Tag by Ashlee at Books Are 42