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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 2d

Today feels like a #StarTalk day #Podcast #PodcastSky

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 2d

Reading journal for the day

- back to Cher’s memoir!

- a few more chapters into #LightsOut 🔪 💕

- And a few more chapters into #TheGriffinSistersGreatestHits and honestly I’m hating how often the author describes one sister as being ‘fat’ and ‘undesirable’ … it’s really off putting

#BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve started watching #Alias though so that’s something

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 3d

Reading journal for the day!

- A bit more of #ADayOfFallenNight

And that’s it! Work got in the way #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 4d

I think I’m more into it than I was before so I’ll definitely finish it #TheGriffinSistersGreatestHits

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 4d

Reading journal for the day:

- Another chapter into #LightOut 💕

- also did another chapter of #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon and it’s so sad but I think it’s an important read

- started #ADayOfFallenNight on audio at the library! I have a copy so I’m following along.

- And 48% into #TheGriffinSisters

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 5d

#Booksky

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 5d

Reading diary today:

- DNF #ATreacheryofSwans on audio. Couldn’t really get into it.

- almost done #AnnieBot which I LOVE

- up to about 30% through #TheGriffinSistersGreatestHits. I’m liking but not loving it yet.

- another chapter down in #LightsOut which is one of my favorite reads of 2025

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 14d

Another chapter down in #KissOfTheBasilisk and I’m reading this ridiculous story out of pure curiosity and for the spice 🌶️

- a bit further into #TheGriffinSisters Greatest Hits and I’m not sure how I feel about it yet

-and 60% of the way through #MurderAtSpindleManor and it’s hilarious
#BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 14d

#DailyReadingJournal

- got an hour into the audio of #Cher Part One and I like it so far!

- a few more chapters into #ToSleepInASeaOfStars - honestly I’m just finishing this one because I’ve put so many hours into it already

- another chapter down in #LightsOut and I LOVE IT
#BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 17d

And one hour into These Summer Storms on audio and I’m definitely intrigued! #BookSky #GreekLessons
#LightsOut #KissoftheBasilisk #TheseSummerStorms

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s reading:

Greek Lessons - made it 1 hr in on audio. Interesting so far but doesn’t have much full attention

Another chapter of Lights Out - this book is ridiculous and I love it

Another chapter of Kiss of the Basilisk - this book is ridiculous and I may hate it

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 19d

I finished #Dragonfruit today and I’m kind of bummed with it. I loved the beginning and the premise and dragons! But I found I got bored part way through and couldn’t get back into it #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 20d

What did we as women do to deserve minimal to no pockets in dress pants

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 21d

Why is it that we keep ourselves in the most uncomfortable positions so we don’t disturb a cat who sleeps ALL DAY and has ZERO responsibilities

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 23d

Checking when my preorders from #Indigo will ship everyday even though the books aren’t published until 2026

#BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 23d

Same!! Stuff your Kindle days really did not help

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 25d

Instead of lowering the number of books I have, I bought a house with more rooms where I can put more books #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 27d

Today I started and gave up #WhatTheWifeKnew by 33%. I really can’t get into books with no redeemable characters #BookSky

Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 28d

This should definitely be a movie. These ladies look so fun

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · 29d

Continuing with #SheWhoBecameTheSun today and loving the first few chapters #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · Sep 12

I’ve finished #NotAHappyFamily by Shari Lapena and the writing was good but the story was meh - everyone sucked and the cop stuff wasn’t realistic #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · Sep 12

Not sure why but I’m struggling through #Dragonfruit but I like the story and the world.

On a side note I zoomed through most of #NotAHappyFamily today

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · Sep 7

Almost done making my way through To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. It’s SO LONG #BookSky

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Mandy B @mandles9.bsky.social · Sep 5

We have a frost warning tonight. It’s too early. Why do I keep moving to places that can get snow in September