WWW Wednesday: March 4th, 2026

It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman: Book three in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series certainly starts off with a bang! I’m loving getting back into this messed up world and learning about all the new rules for the new floor. I’m looking forward to seeing where Matt Dinniman is taking the story now!
All of Us Murderers by K.J. Charles: I’m very nearly done with the audiobook for this one and the main character just did something SO STUPID I nearly stopped 😂 Imma let him finish but my goodness… critical thinking skills where not in the room that chapter. Still, if I’m that invested in a character’s choices, you know I’m probably having a good time!
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher: I read the first book in this series last year and was rather intrigued by the main character and the gothic setting. Looking at my previously mentioned book, I apparently have a type, haha. I’ve quite literally just started the e-book because I was looking for a quick Kindle read and I’m loving the atmosphere of it so far. Here’s hoping I like it as much as I did the first book.

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WWW Wednesday: February 18th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 edited by Rebecca Roanhorse: I promise I’m still reading this 😭 I ran into a string of ‘meh’ stories, which is what always seems to happen to me when I read short story anthologies, and it’s made me feel pretty ‘meh’ about picking it back up. But the next story is by an author I enjoy, so I’m hoping it will get me back on board!
On by One by Ruth Ware: I’m listening to the audiobook for this one and the narrator is killing it! Which would be more exciting if I wasn’t already getting bored, lol. I want to shake one of our POV characters and that’s certainly not helping with my enjoyment. But anxiety is a hell of a mental illness and I don’t know all the details yet, so I should stop judging her so hard and give her a chance. I’ll try, at least…
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman: I just started this novella and… um… I don’t know how I feel about it 😅 Is the narrator supposed to be insufferable? Am I meant to care about the mystery of why these women are locked in a cage? They don’t even care! Well… the narrator does and she’s making it everyone else’s problem. I really hope something actually happens soon cause this book and I are not getting on.

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WWW Wednesday: January 28th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

Solomon’s Crown by Natasha Siegel: I finally picked the audiobook back up and the action/drama has certainly ramped up! These two doomed idiots are keeping me on the edge of my seat. I don’t know if I was just feeling anxious and that’s why I couldn’t handle the angst, but now I’m back on board, haha.
Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman: It feels so good to be back in Carl’s world! I mean… Carl’s world is just getting increasingly more dire, but I’m having a good time 😂 Can I just say, I love a main character that is both strong and clever. Carl certainly fits the bill! It’s a treat watching him think up these half-baked plans that are truly creative. I’m eager to dive back into this one!
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly: I quite literally just started this book today (as in, I just got through the prologue) so I don’t have a lot a thoughts about it yet. I’m enjoying the author’s tone, though. Tone is so important to me when it comes to non-fiction. If it reads like a textbook, I’m going to bored the entire time, even if the information is fascinating. Give me a narrative non-fiction any day.

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WWW Wednesday: January 21st, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

Pounded By Produce by G.M. Fairy: Y’all, I can’t with this book😂 It’s just so silly and cringe! Like, how am I supposed to not want to cringe into the sun when there are lines like —> “Alone with two of the sexist vegetables in the world.” Like, come ON! I can only read a few chapters at a time before I have to walk away, lol. Still, I suppose I’m being entertained? Woof…
Solomon’s Crown by Natasha Siegel: This historical retelling of the relationship between King Philip of France and King Richard the Lionhearted is gay as hell and I’m into it. I mean, I know these two yearners are about to break my heart, but I cannot look away! The audiobook is well-narrated, too, which draws me into the story even more.
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz: I just started this sci-fi novella today and I’m having a good time! It’s about robots that decide to run their own restaurant after they are abandoned by the owners of the previous shop in which they worked. The characters are interesting and I’m eager to see where this story takes me.

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Goodreads/TBR Monday: January 19th, 2026

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Goodreads Monday/TBR Monday is a bookish meme hosted by Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog invites you to post about what books are on your Goodreads “to read” lists or TBR lists, the progress you have made on your current books and reading challenges, and any other bookish news!

Hello, reader!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Day! This is the first MLK Day in awhile that I was off of work and it was nice to be able to chill. Little disappointed in the state of my country on this MLK Day, but that’s a topic for a different post😅

For now, let’s get to my Goodreads Monday pick!

Random Goodreads Pick

Book:
House of Salt and Sorrows

Author:
Erin A. Craig

Publisher:
Delacorte

Publication Date:
August 6th, 2019

Pages:
403

Genre:
Fantasy/Horror/Retelling

Synopsis:
In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed.

Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor with her sisters and their father and stepmother. Once there were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls’ lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last–the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge–and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods.

Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that her sister’s deaths were no accidents. The girls have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn’t sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who–or what–are they really dancing with?

When Annaleigh’s involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it’s a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family–before it claims her next. House of Salt and Sorrows is a spellbinding novel filled with magic and the rustle of gossamer skirts down long, dark hallways. Be careful who you dance with…

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Goodreads/TBR Monday: January 12th, 2026

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Hello, reader!

It’s the start of a new week and I am not in the working mood. I’m still coming out of the holiday slump, I think. And I think that’s why I decided to explore a new-to-me bookish meme today. I’m trying to spice up my day, haha. That’s why I decided to participate in Goodreads Monday! I’m going to talk about a random book from my Goodreads TBR, why it gets to stay on my TBR (or why it’s getting booted!), and my progress on my current reads.

That being said, let’s dive in!

Random Goodreads Pick

Book:
Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care & Feeding of British Dragons

Author:
Quenby Olson

Publisher:
World Tree Press

Publication Date:
October 26th, 2021

Pages:
397

Genre:
Fantasy/Cozy Fantasy

Synopsis:
Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon.

Ah, but we’ve already got ahead of ourselves…

Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she certainly does not have adventures. That is, until her great uncle has the audacity to leave her an inheritance, one that includes a dragon’s egg.

The egg – as eggs are wont to do – decides to hatch, and Miss Mildred Percy is suddenly thrust out of the role of “spinster and general wallflower” and into the unprecedented position of “spinster and keeper of dragons.”

But England has not seen a dragon since… well, ever. And now Mildred must contend with raising a dragon (that should not exist), kindling a romance (with a humble vicar), and embarking on an adventure she never thought could be hers for the taking.

Keep or Toss?

This is an indie published book that has been on my TBR for far too long because I’m 100% certain that, if I pick it up, I’m going to love it! A cozy fantasy that surrounds raising dragons?! Sign me up, please! I think this is one of those instances where a book gets buried in my ever-increasing TBR, so I’m glad doing this meme brought it back to the forefront. This definitely is staying on the TBR!

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WWW Wednesday: January 7th, 2026

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: I’m reading this as part of a buddy read on Instagram where we’re trying to read the whole series (at least what is out so far!) in 2026. Of course, long before the buddy read was even mentioned, I had seen this book everywhere. I’ve not dipped my toes too far into the LitRPG genre, but I feel like it’s something I could really love. So far, this has been a fun, fast-paced read and I’m excited to read more!
Supermarket by Bobby Hall: I’m trying to get back into reading e-books again, so I decided to try and tackle my Kindle library. This is the oldest book on my Kindle TBR and it sounded weird. Now that I’m about a third of the way into it, I can confirm it is weird, haha. I’m still trying to decide if it’s the kind of weird I like or no.
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones: My library hold for this audiobook finally came in and I’m so glad it did! This audiobook is fantastic so far! I’m loving the story of revenge and grief. The narrators area absolutely killing it, too. Am I feeling a five star?? It’s early days, but I’m getting that vibe!

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WWW Wednesday: March 19th, 2025

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

I’ve had this book for quite awhile and now I’m finally reading it. It’s the AFB Book Club pick for March, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity to give it a try. So far, I’m having a great time with this Norse inspired fantasy. The insta-lust is a tad funny, but I’m loving our female main character. Especially after a certain event in the first few chapters that had me cheering… iykyk.

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WWW Wednesday: March 12th, 2025

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

In the Woods by Tana French: This book has been on my TBR for ages because my best friend used to love this series. I say “used to” because I asked her recently if she was still following the Dublin Murder Squad and she was less than enthusiastic, haha. Having started this book, I think I know why… If any of you have read this book before, can you let me know if the main character is meant to be so insufferable?! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve rolled my eyes at some throwaway comment he says or, especially, at his apparent intense dislike of all women. Except for his partner, Cassie, of course because “sHE’s NoT liKE otHeR giRls” 🙄 I currently have the audiobook on 1.5x speed because I really don’t want to spend more time with this man and his obnoxious POV. I suppose I could just DNF… but it’s part of my Trope-ical Readathon TBR! Sigh…
You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego: I quite literally just started this today and have barely read three pages, so I really can’t give you my feelings on this one. I will say I love that there’s a map in the beginning that looks like the Clue boardgame! And it seems like we’re going to get a bit of a book inside a book throughout this story and that’s a trope that I enjoy. What I’m saying is we’re starting off strong solely based on superficial aspects!

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WWW Wednesday: March 5th, 2025

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It’s time for another WWW Wednesday! This is a bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words where bloggers answer the 3 Ws:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

If you’d like to learn more about any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to the Goodreads page.

Current Reads

A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett: I’m so happy to be back in the world of the Shadow of the Leviathan series! I’ve missed Din and Ana! This is the sequel to my favorite read of 2024, The Tainted Cup, and, so far, I’m having a good time. It feels easy to settle back into this world and I’m enjoying the fact that we’re getting more worldbuilding as the scene is being set. And I’m a sucker for a locked room mystery, so the shenanigans happening in this book is right up my alley! I’m trying to get my e-ARC read and reviewed before this releases on April 1st, so let’s hope this continues to be great.
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods: I picked this up at the library simply because I liked the cover, lol. Having finally started reading it, I’m glad the cover caught my eye! This follows three people who are all in someway attached to a bookshop that mysteriously vanished. I love that there’s just a dash of magic in what would otherwise be a fairly mundane tale. Don’t love some of the relationships going on in here, but trying to look past that and focus on the story. We’ll see how I feel by the end 😅

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