What I read in March 2022 (that I’m finally posting about in May 2022)!
Everything I Read in March
Review // Dating Dr. Dil
Dating Dr. Dil was one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 and so part of me wonders if I hyped it up too much in my head, if I came in with too high of expectations, because this book just did not work for me.
Everything I Read in February
What I read in February 2022 (that I’m finally posting about in May 2022)!
Review // The Long Game
I don’t know how I could ever write a review that does The Long Game justice, that sufficiently conveys just how dear this story and its characters are, but here goes. After waiting (rather impatiently) for this sequel for years, I was absolutely blown away by how special it was.
Review // Birds of California
With a very strong start, excellent banter, and deeply flawed but lovable characters, Birds of California was primed to be one of my favorite reads of this year. Unfortunately, a lackluster third-act and dissatisfying conclusion left me feeling bittersweet.
Review // Funny You Should Ask
Quick, witty, and impossible to put down, Funny You Should Ask is the perfect feel-good novel that doesn’t sacrifice depth and quality for escapist fun.
Review // The Verifiers
Jane Pek’s debut, The Verifiers, is well-written and starts with so much potential, but ultimately tries to accomplish too much and weave together too many storylines to make any one storyline that effective or satisfying.
Review // In a New York Minute
In a New York Minute is a fun story with a delightful premise that unfortunately falls a little short in the chemistry department.
My Favorite Washington Bookstores
My favorite indie bookstores in Washington State
Review // Mr. Wrong Number
Mr. Wrong Number is a fun and witty, albeit underdeveloped, story.
![Mediocre is a very comprehensive, well-researched book that turned so many things that I had taken for granted as being part of "history" on their head. It is thought-provoking and resonant while still feeling accessible. I ultimately gave this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for a couple of reasons, the first being that I found the way it was organized to be difficult to track, and the second being that while I really appreciated this book I didn't love how Oluo brushed past and even seemed to excuse Representative Omar's comments about Israel as being subject to misinterpretation. It is absolutely possible to appreciate the good that elected officials do while also still unpacking the harm that their words can also do.
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