Not my Favorites:
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash: I just don't have the attention span for another WWII book it seems.
James by Percival Everett: It appears I am not smart enough for this book.
Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia: Listen, I really wanted to like this because I have huge ethical and labor rights concerns about AI. But, this book was based off of an excellent long-form article the author wrote, and there just wasn't enough there there for a book. Or she couldn't weave all the threads together?
Reboot by Justin Taylor: Solid meh, but the concept was terrific. **audio
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult) by Bethany Joy Lenz: Meh. But great title!
Backlist Beauties:
Ward D by Freida McFadden: I like her books better the more terrible they are, and this one **chef's kiss** **kindle
What the Neighbors Saw by Melissa Adelman: A perfectly serviceable, page-turning thriller.
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen: THIS IS TERRIFIC. **audio
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen: Maybe I should read more books by dudes? **audio
The Blue Castle by LM Montgomery: Darling. *kindle
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand: HOW DID I MISS THIS ONE? **audio
These Titles Are so Last Year
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould: SO SCARY! Also YA, which I didn't realize until no one was having any sex even though they had Feelings. **audio
The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li: WELL THIS WAS TERRIFYING.
After Annie by Anna Quindlen: This is really wonderful-- you should read it. **audio
The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer: YES! I loved this so much!!!!
My First 2025 Book!!
What Happened to the McCrays by Tracey Lange: Hockey! Romance! Sadness! Liked it a lot.
Book Books: 8
Kindle books: 2
Audio books: 6
2025 books: 1
BTD: 16
