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

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 the use of music/art when writing.

Mar. ’22 General Poll

In February 2022, I read 9 titles, though I didn’t finish one. I read 75% of it and that’s enough for me to count it on my Goodreads challenge. Check it out.

2022 Reading Challenge

2022 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 2 books toward
her goal of
60 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 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.

5.0 – Power to the Matriarchy.

 

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4.0 – Book preservation in Timbouctou.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

3.0 – Cool concept.

 

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5.0 – Great science fiction.

 

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4.0 – Uncomfortable, but impactful.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

2.0 – Unsettling.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – Good sword and sorcery.

 

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unrated – DNF.

 

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5.0 – Excellent writing resource.

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

Also, check out episode two of the Read Local Show. Episode one of the Read All Over Show is coming.

So, did you read any good books in Feb. 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 Dec. 2021 Poll & What I #read in Nov.

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 TBR lists.

Dec. ’21 General Poll

In November 2021, 1 superhero preview graphic novel, 1 very short story (a western- IWSG), 1 YA mystery (second chance tale), 1 paranormal comedy, 1 time-travel novella (IWSG), 1 middle-grade fantasy adventure, and 1 romantic suspense. Check it out.

2021 Reading Challenge

2021 Reading Challenge
Toi has
read 48 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 (Coastal), VA. Please see my About page for more details. Thank you for your support.

 

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5.0 – Great spin-off and series starter.

 

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5.0 – Good preview to the full book.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

3.0 – I wanted more.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – Dreamy man, nice small town.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

5.0 – Love it. Need to say more later.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

3.0 – Already got the next book.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

4.0 – Good second chance tale.

 

Goodreads | Amazon

You can watch my update video here.

Click below to watch my review video.

So, did you read any good books in Nov. 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).

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.

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

Find it on Amazon.

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

Find it on Amazon.

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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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