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#iwsgbookclub Oct. 2022 Poll & What I #read in Sept.

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 audiobooks.

In Sept 2022, I read 4 titles, but only finished three. This month I will be focusing on lighter, silly, and fun reads.

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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So, did you read any good books in Sept. 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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Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click here to learn more or sign up.

Optional Monthly Question: What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre?

I’m keeping this post brief but wanted to say this is a good question. It got me thinking that what one person likes in one genre they may not like in another. I love fantasy and sci-fi but have been reading a lot of horror and mystery lately. I love that fantasy and sci-fi are limitless but wouldn’t want to read a mystery like that. There have to be some boundaries. And while some horror may be limitless, those are usually too much for me. I like my horror with limitations.

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IWSG BOOK CLUB ON GOODREADS

Member Spotlights

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The books we’ve chosen to spotlight in the month of October are Sign of the Green Dragon by C Lee McKenzie and Business for Authors by Joanna Penn. Please check these out and consider giving one or both of these a read this month. If you’re not up for reading them, no worries, you can still help spread some love for these publications and or participate in the book club activities.

 

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No personal updates this month.

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What do you love about your favorite genres?
Have you tried the IWSG Book Club?
It may take some time, but I promise, I will eventually stop by your blog. My response time has gotten slower but I’m still making my rounds.

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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts: Tonja Drecker, Victoria Marie Lees, Mary Aalgaard, and Sandra Cox!

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Click here to visit other IWSG blogs and sites to receive and share more inspiration and support. (This month, I’m #30).

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 Sept. 2022 #IWSG #bookclub Discussions

Please join the IWSG Book Club today on Goodreads for two short discussions about the two books we featured in the month of September. There are still 8 days left in this month so there’s no rush. We 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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Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life by IWSG Members. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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Story Genius by Lisa Cron. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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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