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#iwsgbookclub Apr. 2022 Poll & What I #read in Mar.

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 wring in different mediums/forms.

Apr. ’22 General Poll

In March 2022, I read 5 titles, 2 IWSG Book Club reads, 1 Read With Fey, and the rest I just wanted to try. Check it out.

2022 Reading Challenge

2022 Reading Challenge
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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.

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5.0 – Strong black male lead.

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5.0 – 90s nostalgia

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3.0 – Thought-provoking.

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4.0 – Full of inspiration and insight.

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5.0 – Simple, easy, fun.

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You can watch my March Goodreads challenge update here. Click below to watch my March 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 Mar. 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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#iwsgbookclub Oct. 2021 Micro Discussions

Please join the IWSG Book Club today on Goodreads for two short discussions about the two books we featured in the month of October. There are still three days left in this month so there’s no rush; plus, I accidentally opened the questions to the book club members a day early, so the fun has already begun. We are hosting 3 short questions for each book we featured and encourage you to share your reviews and or thoughts. Discussions will remain open indefinitely, so stop by anytime, even if you haven’t read the book(s).

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Dragon of the Stars by Alex J Cavanaugh. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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Almost Home by Heather M. Gardner. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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On a brief personal note- I enjoyed both of these books. I enjoyed reaching out to the authors for their feedback and had fun with coming up with questions to get the conversations started. I look forward to seeing what everyone has to say.

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#iwsgbookclub Oct. 2021 Check-in

It’s time for a monthly check-in. We, at the IWSG Book Club, invite you to share your thoughts and or progress on our current member spotlight books via the social media platform(s) of your choice. I’ll be sharing my thoughts below and encourage you to share here if you’re not up for heading to social media.

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I’ve actually read this book several times and with my crazy busy schedule, I haven’t gotten around to re-reading it yet. Still, I’m excited about the discussions that will start next week. See my review here.

We open up our discussions before the end of the month and they remain open indefinitely. I hope that will encourage members to participate in their own time.

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I got a late start of this one, but I’m flying through it. So far, my impression of the book is “charming.” I like the small close-knit community the author has created and I’m liking many of the characters. I’m interested to see how the mystery gets solved and to see the main relationship develop.

Happy Birthday to me. Too bad I have no celebration plans. I’m working all day. Maybe I’ll be able to do something this weekend.

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