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Someone recommended this book on Twitter so I got the audiobook from hoopla. It was a quick listen with solid narration and I thought it was interesting. I’ve personally not owned a gun or used one, but I can definitely see the case for it, especially when most non-violent means do not achieve much. I appreciated how folks worked together despite these differences and were firm in their ways. The kkk kept pissing me off but it was satisfying to see the cowards retreat when faced with armed opposition. Black folk were not presented with many options to defend themselves and guns were seen as generally acceptable, even by white supremacists. I hope there is a resurgence of this movement in modern society as it is much needed due to the violence committed upon people by the state and government and other bad actors. This is the only language the oppressors will listen to so we might as well use it.

I finished watching season one of this show, and decided to get the audiobook from my library. They had a narrator for Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), Agnes (Bryce Dalls Howard) and Daisy (Mae Whitman), which helped differentiate their POVs. The author herself narrated the chapter names. I liked the series and was curious how different it is from the book. There’s a few key differences, like how Becca and Agnes became aunts instead of getting married, Daisy being Nicole, and the two sisters escaping from Gilead. It was cool to see what happened after The Handmaid’s Tale and the epilogue into the future was interesting but honestly not very realistic. I doubt we will learn from past mistakes and rebuild society; it just feels like we’re headed towards complete destruction.

Finished the audiobook and started reading the ebook, but didn’t feel like finishing it. Picked up this book because there is a tv adaptation for it.

The narrator pronounced a few words wrong so that threw me off. Ex: rifled. I had a feeling this book would be similar to TSITP and it was in some ways. I was really hoping there wouldn’t be a love triangle between the brothers but alas there was one revealed towards the end. The relationship between Percy and Sam was okay, I didn’t like Percy much and kept mistaking her for a male character due to her nickname. And for her to befriend her bully Delilah was strange, and to not apologize to her for so many years?? The miscommunication that led to the main characters not talking for 12 years was not worth it, especially when the mmc knew about it and wouldn’t return any emails.

There’s a sequel with Charlie’s story but not sure if I’ll pick that one up, might leave the Barry’s Bay universe behind.

I don’t think I’ve read a book that has a single dad trope, or if I have it wasn’t a major plot point, which is why I was intrigued by this book. I’m not into comics so that aspect was boring to me. Sam’s mom was pretty awful and I didn’t care for their dynamic. Hal was annoying to read about too. The romance was okay but there could’ve been more chemistry. Overall not my cup of tea.

This was an entertaining audiobook. The narrators did a good job and I liked the few sound effects scattered throughout. I thought it was neat that the podcast episodes were interspersed with the main story. The grandma was my favorite character and her misandry was refreshing, badass woman. The rest of Lucy’s family and acquaintances sucked and were not supportive at all, no wonder she left town. Lots of cheaters too, no one seemed too surprised about it all either.

I enjoy mysteries and like to guess who the murderer/suspect is, but this one has me guessing throughout the whole book. I cried when Lucy’s memory of that fateful night came back to her as it demonstrated the strong friendship between her and Savvy; willing to protect each other no matter what. It was emotional! Maybe not the most realistic reveal, but it did the job.

Overall this was an enthralling book and I’m interested in more from this author.

David Archuleta, the man that you are! I was so excited to get this audiobook from my library after waiting 6 weeks. He narrates it himself and his voice is comforting to listen to. I’ve enjoyed his songs, followed him on TikTok a while back, and have enjoyed seeing his personal growth in coming out and being true to himself.

David delves into his childhood, growing up in a Mormon family, becoming a singer, and being discovered for his talent on various shows. I felt very nurturing listening to his story because I just wanted to protect him from his father and everyone else who took advantage of him. It was frustrating to hear his struggles and to know how much he experienced. It was interesting to see his various relationships evolve and how he tried so hard to stay in the church, despite not finding support for LGBTQ believers.

Overall, this was a tough listen but David did a great job sharing his story with the world, and I’m proud he did it (thanks for the push, Jeanette McCurdy). The three new songs at the end were a nice touch and they had good messaging that were inspired by his journey.

DNF @ 91 minutes into the audiobook because of a mention of the evil entity of "isr*el" and the IOF for a side character. So unnecessary and frankly offensive, especially during a 2+ year genocide. Shame.

This was pretty good! I learned about it from Twitter: someone was asking about Lalaine, who played Miranda on the show Lizzie McGuire, and the comments were talking about how she and Hilary Duff didn't get along, so she was forced off of the show. This book had that info, so I got the audiobook from hoopla. Turns out: Lalaine narrates it, which is pretty neat, and it made me wonder if she found it difficult to narrate about herself and her time on the show.

Written by a journalist, this covers the Disney Channel's programming and their success with shows and movies like Even Stevens, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, High School Musical, and stars like Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. I was a fan of these growing up so there was a nostalgic appeal to learning more about them. I particularly enjoyed the juicy stuff and wish there was more of it, but this book was more about the logistics of the work being created.

I found this book at my college library and was interested in reading it because it has characters from Saudi Arabia. The plot was okay, not my favorite, but I didn’t like the writing style nor the time jumps, it made things confusing.

I got this audiobook from hoopla and was excited for a celebrity memoir. I remember watching the tv show Moesha and listening to songs by Brandy. I didn’t know her last name was Norwood, so I learned that early on.

This was an in-depth look at the artist’s life, beginning with her childhood and singing in her church. I really felt for her as she experienced teasing and bullying and more insidious abuse from her partners as a teen and young adult. I admired her for her strength and confidence and was glad to know she has a supportive family. She struggled a lot in her life but got through it with their help.

There were a few jump scares with scenes involving Zio Mayim, sex predator Robin, and MJ later on. Brandy got to work with many different people in the industry, including her idol Whitney Houston. This book was written well and I enjoyed it from the beginning.