One good book can lead to another! Are you all about theater reads? These books both include stage productions!
If-Then Reads
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Deuce
Galleries Prequel. Those who are supporting my storytelling via Patreon have the chance to read a serial that answers the question … how did Aurelius & Ulrica meet? Today, an audio chapter posted, narrated by Travis Baldree. Are you reading (or maybe even listening) along? Thanks! Lots.
BINGO progress
First Column. I find it easier to make a BINGO if I take a little time at the beginning of the month to create a mock full-cover board. I fill each square with titles that are already on my home shelves or waiting for my attention on my e-reader. Then, I choose the column or row I’m most excited about and … read!
August is already going well. (I haven’t quite finished Hummingbird yet, but maybe if I fold some laundry, I can squeak in some extra reading time!)
How do you choose what to read next?
GAME: Name that Book Cover
Starry Reads
Battle Dragons by Alex London. A personal favorite, in part because I like dragons. But I never expected to love urban cyberpunk dragons quite so much. An action-packed set of stories that includes graffiti and gangs and illegal dragon racing. But at its heart, Battle Dragon is also about a family, and I love that. Bonuses: a quirky pet, dragon-based public transit, and an enby friend. Highly recommended!
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A to Z Reading Challenge
New Graphic. As one of the moderators at Great Middle Grade Reads, one of my main jobs is setting up annual reading challenges. The A to Z Reading Challenge is a longstanding favorite for the group. Now we have a pretty new graphic that begs to be filled in!
I’m holding off filling this out for a little while because I usually get multiple titles for each letter during the year. Narrowing down a favorite is gonna be tough for some letters! Follow me on Goodreads to see what I’m reading!
New Month, New Plans
Reading Challenges. Participating in reading challenges is just one way to tackle a towering To Read pile. I chose my first five books for August because they fit one row on my new BINGO board. You can check out this challenge and more over on #MGCarousel >>
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July’s BINGO Board
Reading in Rows. This past month, I was able to fit in a lot more reading time. (Getting past certain looming deadlines helped!) So my BINGO board is looking pretty respectable. I was especially pleased to find places for the whole Bartimaeus trilogy.
Looking ahead to August’s BINGO board already. (As a co-mod at #MGCarousel, I get a sneak peek, so I can strategize my To Read pile. )
Print & Audio
Farley. The print edition released first thing, but it took some extra hours for the audio book to begin showing up. Now that it IS, I’m happy to announce Farley‘s secondary release day! As with the Galleries of Stone trilogy, Journeymen of Stone will be narrated by Travis Baldree. Nab your copy now!
I’m awaiting book boxes from the printer. When they arrive, I’ll share pictures of Farley‘s print edition, which has full-color illustrations throughout. More soon!
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Release Day
Farley (Journeymen of Stone, #1). The first book in the Galleries of Stone sequel series has released as an ebook! Print and audio editions will be coming available soon. Enjoy!
