2021 Reading: Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered

 #35 A book in a different format that what you normally read (audiobooks, ebooks, graphic novels)

This book was on my reading list last year and I was so upset that I didn't get to it that I knew I needed to read it this year somehow. This seemed like the perfect way to do that since I tend to listen to podcasts or audiobooks in what little time I spend in the car or sometimes even in the shower.

I found myself laughing hysterically at this book (especially the parts that they got Paul Giamati to read). It was a bit more somber than I was thinking it would be, but considering who the authors are and the context of the stories they chose to tell, I'm not surprised. Either way, I really enjoyed it and I'm glad that I got the chance to hear them tell it in their own voices like I always do on the podcast every week.

2021 Reading: Poor Unfortunate Souls

 #31 A book that has the same title as a song

I know that I have read this book before, but since I am reading the rest in the series, I knew I wanted to read this one again so that I could have more context for the story and also have this one fresh in my mind as I go on to the rest of them. I'm very excited.

2021 Reading: Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

 

I'm really loving these cute little books that play into the destruction of gender norms with children and I am so happy that my library (with as many problems as it has) is letting our children's librarian order these books. So very happy. This was a cute story and I hope that we get even more like it as time goes on.

2021 Reading: The Beast Within

 #20 A book about do-overs or fresh starts

I have read several versions of this tale and this is one of the most interesting. I like the idea that the curse for the Beast came on gradually as his actions caused others pain so he slowly turned into the creature. Once again, the Odd Sisters play a huge part in this story and the outcome for all characters. It’s interesting that all of these tales not only take place in the same universe, but also share characters and plot lines that are important to the over all story of all the tales. I believe that’s why the Odd Sisters are so important.

2021 Reading: Hello, Red Fox

 

I had never seen this book before, but one of my coworkers told me that it was cute and that I should take a look. Totally adorbs.

2021 Reading: Fairest of All

#7 A book where the main character works at your current or dream job

 Who doesn't want to be a beautiful queen as their dream job?

I decided that this year I was going to read the entire Disney Villain series by Serena Valentino because I really enjoyed Poor Unfortunate Souls and I think there is going to be a new one coming out soon and I thought it was time to catch up. 

It's very in right now to get into the story from the villain's perspective or to give background to "evil" characters and this book is just delightful. The progression of the story and its subtle differences to the tale that we know are both refreshing and heartbreaking when you see the villains as real beings. I know that the Odd Sisters feature heavily in the other books as well as having a book of their own and I would love to get to know their story better.

2020 Reading: Audiobooks

So, as I was listening to the third audiobook of the year, I thought of the fact that I haven't listened to an audiobook in a long time. I did the whole podcast thing for such a long time and then I ran out and was completely miserable. I have a lot of time to listen to stuff in front of the computer at work so it is in the perfect time to listen to an audiobook. 

So, here are the ones that I listened to this year: