The Ultimate Q1 Book Report: Best Reads, Worst Reads and Everything In Between

Can you believe it’s already May?! Time’s flying, and so much has happened! Let’s recap my Q1 reading journey. 📚✨

In this episode, I dive deep into the reads that shaped my first few months of the year: the highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Perfect for book lovers and anyone who loves some bookish stats too!

Overview:

• Highlights: Best reads, ARC spotlights, bookish stats
• Lowlights: DNF'd books, hot takes
• Insights: what worked, what did I learn, what am I changing for next quarter, bookish recommendations
• Next Quarter Preview: What's coming up on the podcast, Book release watch list

This episode is for you if you love: romantasy, fantasy, romance, lit fic, BookTok/Bookstagram chit chat, book stats, ARC reads, indie reads, honest takes on bookish experiences.

Chapter Summary:

• Setting the Stage for the Q1 Book Report: 00:00:00 - 00:02:56
• Diving Deep into My First Quarter Reading Metrics: 00:02:56 - 00:07:05
• Unveiling My Top Reads and Unexpected Favorites: 00:07:05 - 00:18:40
• The DNF Files: Why Some Books Didn't Click: 00:18:40 - 00:27:14
• Reflecting on My Reading Habits and Content Workflow: 00:27:14 - 00:36:20
• Upcoming Podcast Plans and Must-Read Book Releases: 00:36:20 - 00:41:00

Books Mentioned:

• Moonborn: Annaïa Rowan
• And Now Back To You: B.K. Borison
• Hello Beautiful: Ann Napolitano
• Honeysuckle: Bar Fridman-Tell
• Daggermouth: H.M. Wolfe
• Mate: Ali Hazelwood
• Santa Cutie: Jenny Alexandra
• Wuthering Heights: Emily Brontë
• Project Hail Mary: Andy Weir
• Queen of Faces: Petra Lord
• The Lies that Summon the Night: Tessonja Odette
• Soul Searching: Lyla Sage
• Remarkably Bright Creatures: Shelby Van Pelt
• A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic: J. Penner
• Detour: Jeff Rake
• Foxglove: Adalyn Grace
• Life’s Too Short: Abby Jiminez
• Game Changer: Rachel Reid
• Before I Let Go: Kennedy Ryan
• Red Rising: Pierce Brown
• A Forbidden Alchemy: Stacey McEwan
• Eldritch: Keri Lake
• Rites of the Starling: Devney Perry
• The Ballad of Falling Dragons: Sarah A. Parker
• Lightweilder: Rachel Schneider
• Harvest Season: Brynne Weaver
• This Monster of Mine & This Blade of Ours: Shalini Abeysekara

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