Hi everyone! Can’t believe it’s time for the first wrap up of the year. January was a great start to the reading year. It’s great when I’m in the mood to read. Based on historical data, the number of books I read is typical for January. However, the data also shows that I’m on pace to be in a reading slump by mid-February lol. I’m not going to focus on that though because I’m enjoying myself. Without further ado, the wrap up!
Books read
I read 10 books in January. I listened to 6 audiobooks (58:07 hours) and read 4 in print/ebook. My average rating was 3.65 stars and majority of the books I read came from the public library. My favorites were Lady Midnight (re-read) and Sapphire Flames.
📖 Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews – 4.5 stars
📖 Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews – 3.5 stars
📖 Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews – 4 stars
📖 Two Wrongs Make A Right by Chloe Liese – 4 stars
📖 Where We End & Begin by Jane Igharo – 3 stars
📖 The Book of Cold Cases by Simon St. James – 3 stars
📖 Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (re-read) – 5 stars
📖 Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare (re-read – 4 stars
📖 Jackal by Erin E. Adams – 2 stars
📖 A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette – 3.5 stars
a to z challenge
Randomly decided to do this challenge because I want to see how many I can fill in without trying. Also, made executive decision to not include books that start with articles or re-reads.
A
B
C
D
E – Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews
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G
H
I
J – Jackal by Erin E. Adams
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R – Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews
S – Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
T – Two Wrongs Make A Right by Chloe Liese
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V
W – Where We End & Begin by Jane Igahro
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Y
Z
tv / movies
- Castle – Finished the Castle rewatch that I started in December. I stopped at season 7 because the writing and the dynamic between Castle and Beckett felt different
- Succession – Watched 8 episodes of the first season. I don’t think I love it as much as other people do. I’ll decide if I’m going to continue after season 1
- Elvis – Didn’t think I’d like this movie or that it would be any good, but I loved Austin Butler in this. Great acting. Very captivating
- Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul – Regina Hall was exceptional
- Shotgun Wedding – This isn’t the best romcom, but it was entertaining and Jennifer Coolidge was very funny in her small role.
ICYMI: January blog posts
how was your january? Let me know in the comments?
Merline Reads 
So many books – hurray! 99% of them being good reads too, that’s awesome!
The book of cold case is on my list, so i’m happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Two wrong make a right’s cover is gorgeous, I especially likes the sleeve on the woman’s arm!!
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It was a great reading month. I’m happy about that. The Book of Cold Cases is would be a great fall read. I hope you enjoy it.
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