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#iwsgbookclub June 2022 Poll & What I #read in May

Please join the IWSG Book Club today on Goodreads for a short general poll. Aside from spotlighting two IWSG member books each month, we also want to engage in bookish whimsy and encourage others to have a healthy reading lifestyle. You don’t have to be reading or have read the 2 current featured books to be able to participate in this poll, so please, join in the festivities. Click the image below to see our fun poll. This month the topic is about writing in series or standalone.

June ’22 General Poll

In May 2022, I read 4 titles, sticking to my two IWSG Book Club reads, my Read With Fey selection, adding a Read Local Show title, and a re-read. Check it out.

2022 Reading Challenge

2022 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 2 books toward
her goal of
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Below you’ll find my star ratings and review blurbs for each title I completed in the indicated month. If you have not signed up for my newsletter, please consider doing so. That’s where I post an overview of what I’ve been reading, watching, and writing quarterly, as well as talk about my love of reading while offering tips for having a healthy reading lifestyle. You can also click the Goodreads links to see the thorough reviews. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also be able to watch a video of my monthly reviews, if that’s more your style.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click through to make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Any amount I make goes towards my dream to host a book fair in Hampton Roads (Coastal), VA. Please see my About page for more details. Thank you for your support.

4.0 – Fun genre mash-up.

Review

Amazon

5.0 – Excellent Resource

Review

Amazon, ebook only

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5.0 – Sweet collection.

Review

Amazon, print only

Bookshop

4.0 – Nostalgic adventure

Review

Amazon

Bookshop

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4.0 – Paranormal saga.

Review

Amazon

You can watch my May Goodreads challenge update here. Click below to watch my May book review video, if that’s more your speed.

Here’s the latest on my YouTube series, Read Local Show (Hampton Roads, VA, USA) and Read All Over Show (global).

If you’re interested in being featured: check out the Read Local/All Over Sign-up form here.

So, did you read any good books in May or did you try either of the IWSG Book Club Books?

What did you think of the ones I read? Any recommendations?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter

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What I Read in June & July 2021

In June & July 2021, I read 1 nonfiction book, 1 science fiction, 1 anthology (fantasy), 1 crime thriller, 1 graphic novel, and a short story (contemporary drama). Check it out… Sorry I skipped July without an explanation or better planning.

2021 Reading Challenge

2021 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 36 books toward
her goal of
50 books.
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Below you’ll find my star ratings and review blurbs for each title I completed in the indicated month. If you have not signed up for my newsletter, please consider doing so. That’s where I post my thorough book reviews (and sometimes TV and movie stuff) as well as talk about my love of reading while offering tips for having a healthy reading lifestyle. You can also click the Goodreads links to see the thorough reviews. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also be able to watch a video of my monthly reviews, if that’s more your style.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click through to make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Any amount I make goes towards my dream to host a book fair in Hampton Roads, VA. Please see my About page for more details. Thank you for your support.

4.0 – Some good writing exercises.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

5.0 – Many twists and endings 😉

 

Goodreads | Amazon

5.0 – Only read An Imperfect Family by Tricia Drammeh

 

Goodreads | Amazon

5.0 – Still processing this one.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – I wanted more of these stories.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

5.0 – Zombie sophistication!

 

Goodreads | Amazon

You can watch my update video here. Click below to watch my review video.

So, did you read any good books in June & July?

What did you think of the ones I read?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter

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What I Read in May 2021

Happy Juneteenth!

In May 2021, I read 1 nonfiction book, 1 anthology (science fiction), 1 cozy mystery, and historical/paranormal mystery. Check it out… Hopefully, my June post won’t be so late. The videos below explain more.

2021 Reading Challenge

2021 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 0 books toward
her goal of
50 books.
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Below you’ll find my star ratings and review blurbs for each title I completed in the indicated month. If you have not signed up for my newsletter, please consider doing so. That’s where I post my thorough book reviews (and sometimes TV and movie stuff) as well as talk about my love of reading while offering tips for having a healthy reading lifestyle. You can also click the Goodreads links to see the thorough reviews. At the bottom of this post, you’ll also be able to watch a video of my monthly reviews, if that’s more your style.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click through to make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Any amount I make goes towards my dream to host a book fair in Hampton Roads, VA. Please see my About page for more details. Thank you for your support.

5.0 – An Excellent Resource.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – I wanted more.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – A collection worth reading. 

 

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4.0 – Can’t wait for the next one.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

You can watch my update video here. Click below to watch my review video.

So, did you read any good books in May?

What did you think of the ones I read?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter