Bought a second copy XD

Hahaha, nice!!! I'll make my final decision when I finish this. I'm currently on a story that's kind of a different retelling of the Nutcracker which has been pretty interesting so far.

Wish I had the time and the energy to read more.

Just finished the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman, 10/10 would definitely recommend

I’ve got a library book due back in two days and I’m only at 54% because something about having to read it makes me do everything else instead

I love your avi Su!

Haha, I am very deadline driven so typically that would help me finish but I've had a couple of ebooks get sent back to the library already this year because I couldn't be bothered to finish them in time. I'm still waiting for them to come back my way.

Thanks! It’s a WIP for the event avi contest. Been busy and haven’t gotten around to finishing it.

Yeah, it would usually push me into gear too, but I also don’t like forcing it. I hate how long it takes to come back around sometimes!!

I've mostly been entranced by the clichéd "I got isekaid into a fantasy world as the villainess" type manwha. I've probably read about 15 since the start of the year... Obviously, this means my actual reading hasn't been getting much action.

Which, while not the best thing, is still okay. I've started the lofty goal of wanting to read at least 1 book from each country in the world by the time I die. And, to give myself a bit of a kick under my butt about it, to read 10 books for that particular list each year. I've had The Little Prince on loan from the library for about 6 weeks now... whoops~

I've had "Gideon the Ninth" on my list since it came out and a friend finally got me to read it, and it was so great I had to binge the rest of the series. Now I've got him binge reading the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, and we've been debating about which kind of necromancer would win in a fight, lol.

So far I've read to books this year... one of them was a kids book.

Originally Posted by Chexala

I've had "Gideon the Ninth" on my list since it came out and a friend finally got me to read it, and it was so great I had to binge the rest of the series. Now I've got him binge reading the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, and we've been debating about which kind of necromancer would win in a fight, lol.

Both of those series have been on my radar for a while! Glad to hear they're both good.

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Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum

So far I've read to books this year... one of them was a kids book.

Eyy, a kids book counts! I've been reading the Percy Jackson series, myself, since I never grew up with them. A win is a win, or in this case, a book is a book.

@ Suona: Ooh, I love what you’ve changed your to now!!! The layering is spot on (as always).

@ Chexala: It’s so good to see you! *glomps*

I just finished reading that fairy tale book. I liked it so much that I’m going to start another book by the same author.

Originally Posted by ReiyukaE

Both of those series have been on my radar for a while! Glad to hear they're both good.

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Eyy, a kids book counts! I've been reading the Percy Jackson series, myself, since I never grew up with them. A win is a win, or in this case, a book is a book.

Not a young adult book a literal book for small children but I still counted it.

Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum

Not a young adult book a literal book for small children but I still counted it.

Absolutely still counts!
And reminds me that I need to remember to write down the kids books I read while checking them in. I probably could have added 10 or more books to my list last year if I had remembered.
xD

Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum

Not a young adult book a literal book for small children but I still counted it.

As you rightly should! Again, a book is a book.

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Originally Posted by Kaderin Triste

Absolutely still counts!
And reminds me that I need to remember to write down the kids books I read while checking them in. I probably could have added 10 or more books to my list last year if I had remembered.
xD

OH noo, missed opportunity indeed! Just add them now, if you remember it. ;)

Originally Posted by ReiyukaE

I've mostly been entranced by the clichéd "I got isekaid into a fantasy world as the villainess" type manwha. I've probably read about 15 since the start of the year... Obviously, this means my actual reading hasn't been getting much action.

Which, while not the best thing, is still okay. I've started the lofty goal of wanting to read at least 1 book from each country in the world by the time I die. And, to give myself a bit of a kick under my butt about it, to read 10 books for that particular list each year. I've had The Little Prince on loan from the library for about 6 weeks now... whoops~

Manga throw off my reading so much too. Every now and again I'll see an add or something pop up and start reading it and then my regular books are completely forgotten I just love the art, though. It adds an extra nice little treat to it and I also like the light and happy ones. They're like a comfort when stressed out.

It's so nice setting goals! That's a great idea.

Originally Posted by zigbigadorlube

@ Suona: Ooh, I love what you’ve changed your to now!!! The layering is spot on (as always).

@ Chexala: It’s so good to see you! *glomps*

I just finished reading that fairy tale book. I liked it so much that I’m going to start another book by the same author.

Thank you! You know me, I love my layers It's taking a lot to control myself and not try to add little touches here and there.

I actually think this was the last real avi I made before mene borked. I had it on briefly and then changed out for some contest I think and it was too much work to get it back on. I wanted to do it again and switched some stuff around. It gave valentine's cupid, and I just wanted some warm happy feelings.

Manga/manwha/comics are regular books and actual reading too! ; A;

lol I just mean my regular books are large and long and take a while to read. I really enjoy manga because it's light and fast and is far more relaxing and good to just fill short bursts while still feeling fulfilled. I do love them dearly, but I would say an entire series for one manga would equate to a single book. There's no offense intended in that. I rather think much more skill goes into graphic novels, because it's adding the art of writing with drawing art. I love seeing those small nuances. But regardless I don't think reading a single manga equates to reading a book. Like I said before, I would say reading the entirety of the series tends to equate to a book. Not because it has less depth to it, but in regard to actually reading. Not as much reading is necessary for graphic novels, since they're displaying the imagery rather than having to type out all the details. So like one of my favorite manga is Tail of the Moon and it consists of 15 volumes to complete the story. I would say that equates to one book. Maybe two, if we're talking small books. But generally the books I read are 400+ pages, so I mentally regard that as one book. So I don't think graphic novels can be categorized as "regular books" but that doesn't make them any less. I just don't agree with stating "I just finished a book" when it's a manga volume. I don't believe the comparison works. I honestly have spent significantly more money on manga than ever on books, and they equal far less hours of reading. But they are art and beautiful and worth it.

Originally Posted by ReiyukaE

Both of those series have been on my radar for a while! Glad to hear they're both good.

The Locked Tomb series is rather cinematic and intense (and two of the books are infamously confusing) but so, so fun. The Abhorsen series feels rather classic and almost tame by comparison, even though it has some intensity too.

Originally Posted by zigbigadorlube

@ Chexala: It’s so good to see you! *glomps*

Good to see you too! gods, it's been so long since I've glomped anyone!

Fully agree that manga/manwha/graphic novels count as books too - but I also fully agree with you, Suona, that they're like a comfort read. I find myself reading so many of them, and then I hit my reading goal super easily without having actually read any of the dozens of books on my TBR pile. (Tail of the Moon is something I've not yet read, btw, so I'm adding that to my list for sure)

Oooh, tame in comparison? That's good to know! I think I have the first book of the Abhorsen series in my possession - picked it up at a second hand store a while ago - so I'll probably give that one priority and then make my way up in intensity

I guess I should qualify by saying that the Abhorsen series does have lots of death and heavy emotions because its about necromancers, it's just not as much of a cinematic rollercoaster as the Locked Tomb. Sabriel really feels like it was written in the 90s, while Locked Tomb feels very obviously written in the era of Tumblr and TV adaptations

Tail of the Moon is ninja themed and I just absolutely love it and all the characters and the art style. Easily my all time favorite that I own all 15 volumes and have read repeatedly

I am almost done with another book. The House on the Cerulean Sea. So good.

Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum

I am almost done with another book. The House on the Cerulean Sea. So good.

!!!!!
SO GOOD. I read it last year and then promptly requested a copy of it for my birthday. Absolutely the best book I've read in a while.

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Originally Posted by Suona

Tail of the Moon is ninja themed and I just absolutely love it and all the characters and the art style. Easily my all time favorite that I own all 15 volumes and have read repeatedly

High praise indeed! I added it to my "planning to read" list over on MyAnimeList (I love all the list sites, seriously, what would I be without them). It really invoked that 90s feeling upon a first look at the covers. Can't wait to give it a try!

Originally Posted by Chexala

I guess I should qualify by saying that the Abhorsen series does have lots of death and heavy emotions because its about necromancers, it's just not as much of a cinematic rollercoaster as the Locked Tomb. Sabriel really feels like it was written in the 90s, while Locked Tomb feels very obviously written in the era of Tumblr and TV adaptations

Oooh, in that sense! Well, both are appealing in their own way, I'm sure - but yeah, Sabriel has been in my little cube of tbr books for a while no so I'll give that one priority. You know... after I finish reading the books I borrowed from the library, since I actually have a deadline for those.

Just finished it. It was so good. I am now working on finishing Fairytale by Stephen King.

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I may end up rereading The Keys tot he Kingdom series by Garth Nix at some point.