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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The only books that come to mind are by Fredrik Backman. I've read Beartown and My Grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry. I wouldn't say they were a favorite, but they were definitely interesting reads. #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Laundry started ✅ Dishwasher emptied ✅ Kitchen tidied up ✅ Now to figure out what to make for lunch. Only then can I relax and read.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I started reading one book last night, couldn't get into it. Put it aside. Started a second, and same thing. Scrolled through my kindle, and nothing called out to me. So obviously I need to buy a new book to solve this issue. #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Is this where I admit I’ve never listened to an audiobook? Well that isn’t entirely true, I’ve tried. My brain just says no. #bookishQOTD 📖🦋 #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It doesn't bother me to read an "out of season" book. There is one exception to this, and it's Christmas books. I keep that specifically for November and December, it cannot trickle into the rest of the year. #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Books I read in January: The Things We Leave Unfinished Sticks and Stones The Hero She Loves Deserving Ryleigh Steel Make Your Play Twisted Truths On The Fence Not Your Biggest Fan Bound and Blitzed Comeback Cross-Checked Onyx Storm Not pictured: 2 DNFs #booksky 💙📚

Book covers of all the books I read in January 2025
13 book covers in total are:

The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
Sticks and Stones by SJ Sylvis & S Massery
The Hero She Loves by Anna Hackett
Deserving Ryleigh by Susan Stoker
Steel by Mackenzy Fox
Make Your Play by Cali Melle
Twisted Truths by P Rayne
On The Fence by JS Wood
Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney
Bound and Blitzed by Gina Azzi
Comeback by Rebecca Jenshak
Cross-Checked by Julia Connors
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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Tanya Pell @tanyapell.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Books are still magical. I hope you find magic and comfort there. ✨

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Oh it would have to be fantasy. Then i'd at least have magic on my side, and maybe a dragon. Meanwhile in a thriller I'd just be freaked out the entire time. 🤣 #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It's "I Love To Read Month" at my kids school. My 8 year old is taking this very seriously and is reading every day. She has already read 3 books. My 10 year old is taking it easy, and tells me he has all month to read. But he did just check out 6 books from the library. #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

For the first time ever I have emailed my elected officials. All of this news surrounding the happenings in DC, not just with 47 but with EM, has my anxiety level increasing. My emails will probably go no where, but at least I've thrown it out there.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I finished Onyx Storm. My brain has yet to process everything that has happened, especially in the last quarter of the book. Also the ending? Uh, what? I need Rebecca to announce when book 4 will be released. I don't care if it isn't for a year, I need a date and something to look foward to. 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I'm over half way through Onyx Storm, and I think I've experienced just about every emotion. The things that took place in chapters 41 and 42...my jaw was on the ground for the majority of that. Also, Ridoc is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. So RY better not off him. #booksky #onyxstorm

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I am yours and you are mine, and there’s no law or rule in this world or the next that will change that. Oh Xaden. #booksky #onyxstorm #bookquote

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I started Onyx Storm last night. Andarna had me laughing early on. Currently on chapter 14, and would rather read today than work. But that's not in the cards. #booksky

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

IT’S HERE! IT’S HERE! IT’S FINALLY HERE! Amazon finally delivered my copy of Onyx Storm! Timing works in my favor as I'm not currently reading anything. #booksky

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I DNF'd another book, and I'm completely okay with it. And yes I DNF'd it after only reading a handful of pages. I could tell based off what I'd read that the book wasn't going to be for me. #booksky

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Ben Meiselas @meiselasb.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I will not give into the lies. I will not give into the fear. Repeat it.

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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Dear Congress, There's this thing I think you need to refresh your memory of. Don't worry, it's short, so it won't take you much time, but I advise that you read it enough times that it's really internalized. It's Article I of the Constitution.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The last few books I’ve read have honestly just been sort of “meh”. I need a romance that will wow me. Maybe I need to read a romantic suspense to get what I’m desiring from a book. #booksky

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Why yes I am still waiting on Amazon to ship Onyx Storm to me. What is the purpose of preordering to have delivery on release date, if Amazon then does follow suit? I'm annoyed. Now to search and see what stores near me might have it in stock, then cancel that Amazon order.

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Calm @calm.com · 24/01/2025

*opens internet* *closes internet* *smashes computer Office Space style* *takes a deep breath* *is at peace*

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My auto-read authors are: Natasha Madison Kristin Turnage Maren Moore Cali Melle Brit Benson Xavier Neal S Massery Rebecca Yarros

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Email from Amazon: sorry your order has been delayed again. Please click here if you still want the item, otherwise we will cancel. So help me Amazon you better not cancel my order.

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Barnes & Noble @barnesandnoble.com · 22/01/2025

Go ahead and escape in a book.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Dinner has been had. Dishes have been washed. Now it's time to relax and read my book. Currently Reading an arc of Bound & Blitzed by Gina Azzi Bound & Blitzed is the fourth book in the Knoxville Coyotes series, and features a marriage of convenience. #booksky 💙📚

Book cover for Bound and Blitzed by Gina Azzi.

Background is a light purple with football play symbols in the background. Title is in all caps in a white font. There is a white football with wedding rings hanging off the stitching.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

My usual reading time is 9pm until my eyes say enough, or if I've finished the book. I have tried to ignore my eyes saying enough, and moments later my kindle tends to hit my face. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I know it's my fault because I purchased the book on Amazon...but my copy of Onyx Storm isn't arriving today like it was supposed to. 💔 I preordered back in March. Damn you Amazon. I'll know better for book 4. #booksky 💙📚 (and yes I know this is 100% a first world problem)

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Jason Kander @jasonkander.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Remember: It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging. But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are. Who we are isn’t up to him.

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Christy @beachbumdoll.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Books will save me for the next four years. #booksky

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Cold weather day for my kids tomorrow. Thankful for a flexible job that allows me to stay home with them when needed.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I have my turtle mocha from Caribou Coffee. I have my current read (Bound & Blitzed by Gina Azzi). Now I'll go avoid responsibilities for a bit to get lost in this fictional setting. (and ignoring the fact that my husband has the inauguration on the tv) #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I promised my kids I would get them their favorite drinks from Caribou Coffee today. It's currently -13ºf outside (feels like -29). I don't want to go out. But I will. Maybe closer to lunch when it "warms" up a bit. (the high today is -6)

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Bookish Checkpoint 📖🕯️ Last: ✨ Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Nay Current: ✨ Bound & Blitzed by Gina Azzi Next: ✨ Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Last book I added to my TBR: ✨ Closing the Deal by Aven Ellis #booksky 💙📚

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In My Good Books Podcast @inmygoodbookspod.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Feels like a good day to read a book 📚💙

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

The majority of the books I read are between 250-400 pages. There is the occasional book that is 500+ pages. I personally don't have a preference. As long as the book keeps my interest I will read it cover to cover. #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Met up with my bestie at a nearby Barnes & Noble. Gotta love coffee, conversation, and book buying. I utliized my gift card and picked up Variation by Rebecca Yarros and If You Want Me by Helena Hunting. They WILL be read before the end of February. I am holding myself to it. #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My current read (an arc) is a rom-com sports romance, and I don't know how I feel about it. It's quite cheesy, and the texting between friends is a bit over the top. I'm going to finish it. I am. But 🤷🏼‍♀️. #booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Well since I can no longer scroll TikTok, I guess I’ll go read a book. (or scroll here for a bit. maybe)

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

So Rebecca Yarros posted a teaser for Onyx Storm on FB, and this one line from it has me worried: "But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath." WHO IS SHE GETTING RID OF IN THIS BOOK? So help me it better be a minor character. Leave my favs alone. #booksky 💙📚

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Andrew™ @anxovert.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

This bears repeating until it gets through! Liking a genre does NOT mean you want it to happen in real life. Liking a genre does NOT mean you want it to happen in real life. Liking a genre does NOT mean you want it to happen in real life. 🌈📚👀 #rombks 💙📚🌶️ #lesfic

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Kate Good @kategood.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Can we stop judging people for what they read? If you enjoy reading “dark” or “twisted” storylines it does not always mean you have trauma or need therapy. People can and do separate fiction from reality. liking a genre does NOT mean you want it to happen in real life. 💙📚 #booksky

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Currently reading: His Subordinate by P Rayne It's a dark, billionaire romance between a boss and an employee. I've read the other 3 books in this series and really enjoyed them, so cannot wait to read Sid's story. *This book was previously titled Twisted Truths (Midnight Manor #4) #booksky 💙📚

Cover of His Subordinate by P. Rayne, part of The Ritual Room series. Features a close-up of a man in a dark suit against a dark, patterned background. The title text is in an elegant font.

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Honestly there's not much organization. I do have all the books by author grouped together, but other than that, there's no organization. #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Things I've accomplished today: ✅ Meal Plan for the week ✅ Grocery shopping ✅ Baking muffins ✅ Baking banana bread ✅ Put away laundry Still to do: ➡️ Make supper

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Four books? Egads. Um. Well. I guess. I guess I'll go with these: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Cross-Checked by Julia Connors The Stud by Xavier Neal Shattered Innocence by Sara Cate (okay really any SC book) #BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

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Laura @whatlaurasreading.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

So far this year I’ve read 6 books, and set aside 1. Will this pace continue? I highly doubt it. 💙📚

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