2020 Reading: Library of Souls

 This book was originally on my list last year, but I never got around to it. Since my list this year includes one of the books that comes after it in the series, I figured I was just go ahead and read it in order to further myself along and try to make up for a little bit of the gap from last year's challenge. It was originally "#18 A book about someone with a superpower" in the 2019 POPSUGAR Challenge.

Since it has been a while since I read the first and second books, it took me a while to remember what was happening in the plot, and to tell you the truth, I don't think I quite remember all of it, but still, it was a good book. I still love all the photographs and I am anxious to see where the story will go from here in the next two books.

2020 Reading: My Sweet Audrina

 #10 A book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club

I first heard about this book from Karen and Georgia from My Favorite Murder, which is my favorite podcast ever so I knew that I had to read it.

Seriously though, was V.C. Andrews okay? Like, did she need help or something? All of her books (and I'm talking about the only 4 books she actually did write) are a little... disturbing in nature. Not that that's a bad thing. I'm just curious. I really liked this book though and as soon as I started it, I could not put it down until I had finished it. I was supposed to read another book at the same time. NOPE. Had to finished this one first. So good.

2020 Reading: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

 #42 A book with "20" or "twenty" in the title

I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing about it and I think that was the best thing I could have done. Not suspecting anything made the twists in this book so much better for me. It became a kind of fast-paced mystery that I didn't want to put down. This is definitely a story with many layers... about stories with many layers. I am indeed a fan of this.

2020 Reading: Death in a White Tie

 #48 A book published in the 20th century

No! Poor Bunchy. Ah well. Another one solved for Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn. And one step closer to Agatha Troy. I admit, I am a sucker for that storyline.

Once again, I was hearing Benedict Cumberbatch's voice in my head as I read this and it never disappoints. I don't know why they didn't have him do more of the audiobooks. He has the perfect voice for it. I guess it's just close enough to Sherlock for him to get away with it, but Alleyn has so much more dry wit and charm.

But what was that bit at the end in the epilogue? Hmmm....

I can't wait for the next one.

2020 Reading: Two Boys Kissing

 #39 Read a banned book during Banned Books Week (Sept 27- Oct 3)

I like David Levithan's work and this was no exception. I thought this work was very powerful because it wasn't just from an omnipresent POV, it was from an Omnipresent POV of those who came before. Those who lived the life of the gay culture of the past and knew the struggles and looked into the new generation to live vicariously through them (to suffer with them through the bad and celebrate with them in the good) while keeping in mind their own struggles.

It brings up important topics that should not be forgotten about the LGBTQ+ movement in years past like the rioting, intolerance, AIDS epidemic, gay-bashing... and how that all still exists today, just in different forms (and some even in the same forms).

This is a very good book and I am so glad that I read it.

2020 Reading: Artists in Crime

 #46 A book by an author who has written more than 20 books

Making my way through the Chief Detective-Inspector Alleyn series. This was the very first one I had ever heard the audio for, so I could definitely hear Benedict Cumberbatch's voice in my head while I was reading this one. I just love these books. They are relatively short, with quick-paced action, witty banter, plus this particular book is the one where Alleyn meets his lady love Agatha Troy.

Someday, I will read all 33 books. Just watch me.

2020 Reading: Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History

 #15 A book published the month of your birthday

This book was extremely interesting. All these years and all of these species that no one ever considers that cannibalism is a natural occurring thing (under certain circumstances) while the cases that we are so used to, such as the tales from conquerors of the new world coming upon tribes of cannibal savages are GROSSLY exaggerated or made up entirely.

Even if you're not morbidly fascinated by this subject like I am, this is still a very informative book to keep you entertained.