Laina
@lainasparetime.bsky.social
Bookworm, blogger, and baked good. Not always a nice person. Aroace, she/they pronouns. I talk about Anne of Green Gables a lot.
I blog at https://lainahastoomuchsparetime.wordpress.com/
I blog at https://lainahastoomuchsparetime.wordpress.com/
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Laina
@lainasparetime.bsky.social
· Oct 3
ICYMI: New Blog Post! 40 Horror Books for Spooky Season (for people who don’t know where to start reading horror)
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Ugh my wrist is really sore
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Ugh my wrist is really sore
Upstairs: Watching Knives Out in an ENGROSSED theatre that was basically silent because everyone was enjoying it so much.
Downstairs: Christmas party. Incredibly loud Christmas music.
Combined: Quiet suspenseful scenes included All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Downstairs: Christmas party. Incredibly loud Christmas music.
Combined: Quiet suspenseful scenes included All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Upstairs: Watching Knives Out in an ENGROSSED theatre that was basically silent because everyone was enjoying it so much.
Downstairs: Christmas party. Incredibly loud Christmas music.
Combined: Quiet suspenseful scenes included All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Downstairs: Christmas party. Incredibly loud Christmas music.
Combined: Quiet suspenseful scenes included All I Want For Christmas Is You.
I will just say.
The amount of stuff I've bought online to be delivered to my house for Christmas has made this year (chronic pain/disability + an acute injury) as easy as it could be.
The amount of stuff I've bought online to be delivered to my house for Christmas has made this year (chronic pain/disability + an acute injury) as easy as it could be.
December 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I will just say.
The amount of stuff I've bought online to be delivered to my house for Christmas has made this year (chronic pain/disability + an acute injury) as easy as it could be.
The amount of stuff I've bought online to be delivered to my house for Christmas has made this year (chronic pain/disability + an acute injury) as easy as it could be.
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The LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books of 2025 bring tales of adventure, magic, friendship, family, & personal growth. Here are some that stand out. Gift them for the holidays (or any time), recommend them to a local library, or just read them yourself! #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/12/12/2...
2025’s Best LGBTQ Middle Grade Books for Holiday Giving - Mombian
The LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade novels of 2025 bring tales of adventure, magic, friendship, family, and personal growth. Here are some that stand out. Gift them for the holidays (or any time), recomm...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books of 2025 bring tales of adventure, magic, friendship, family, & personal growth. Here are some that stand out. Gift them for the holidays (or any time), recommend them to a local library, or just read them yourself! #BookSky Reviews: mombian.com/2025/12/12/2...
Also having seen Alien now sure makes me more aware of when space horror is just doing Alien.
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Also having seen Alien now sure makes me more aware of when space horror is just doing Alien.
How is reading one handed so hard???
December 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
How is reading one handed so hard???
Things I’ve Read Recently (193): All MG and YA this time, oddly
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post…
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post…
Things I’ve Read Recently (193): All MG and YA this time, oddly
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post about for whatever reason. Cleo Porter and the Body Electric by Jake Burt Published:
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December 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Things I’ve Read Recently (193): All MG and YA this time, oddly
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post…
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post…
Funnily, though, probably because I've been taking pain meds constantly, my back is actually feeling not bad XD
Acute pain when you have chronic pain is weird
Acute pain when you have chronic pain is weird
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Funnily, though, probably because I've been taking pain meds constantly, my back is actually feeling not bad XD
Acute pain when you have chronic pain is weird
Acute pain when you have chronic pain is weird
Tis the time of year where I obsessively watch shipping tracking.
I've got a couple gifts to go.
I've got a couple gifts to go.
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Tis the time of year where I obsessively watch shipping tracking.
I've got a couple gifts to go.
I've got a couple gifts to go.
I have no hobbies that dont involve my hands :(
- Writing - HANDS
- Video games - HANDS
- Junk journalling - HANDS
- Embroidery - HANDS
- Various other crafts - HANDS
- READING ACTUALLY - HANDS
No fun
- Writing - HANDS
- Video games - HANDS
- Junk journalling - HANDS
- Embroidery - HANDS
- Various other crafts - HANDS
- READING ACTUALLY - HANDS
No fun
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I have no hobbies that dont involve my hands :(
- Writing - HANDS
- Video games - HANDS
- Junk journalling - HANDS
- Embroidery - HANDS
- Various other crafts - HANDS
- READING ACTUALLY - HANDS
No fun
- Writing - HANDS
- Video games - HANDS
- Junk journalling - HANDS
- Embroidery - HANDS
- Various other crafts - HANDS
- READING ACTUALLY - HANDS
No fun
2025 Reading Challenge Update July-September
Every year I do a few reading challenges and I like to update my progress on them quarterly. Or at least in theory, I do. This autumn/early winter has been absolute chaos and I didn't really blog in November. It's just been brutal. But I'm so close to…
Every year I do a few reading challenges and I like to update my progress on them quarterly. Or at least in theory, I do. This autumn/early winter has been absolute chaos and I didn't really blog in November. It's just been brutal. But I'm so close to…
2025 Reading Challenge Update July-September
Every year I do a few reading challenges and I like to update my progress on them quarterly. Or at least in theory, I do. This autumn/early winter has been absolute chaos and I didn't really blog in November. It's just been brutal. But I'm so close to being done for this semester. Just a couple more weeks. But I figured we could do an update anyways, before I don't have time to post this at all XD…
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
2025 Reading Challenge Update July-September
Every year I do a few reading challenges and I like to update my progress on them quarterly. Or at least in theory, I do. This autumn/early winter has been absolute chaos and I didn't really blog in November. It's just been brutal. But I'm so close to…
Every year I do a few reading challenges and I like to update my progress on them quarterly. Or at least in theory, I do. This autumn/early winter has been absolute chaos and I didn't really blog in November. It's just been brutal. But I'm so close to…
I have never wanted an orange more thani I do right now
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I have never wanted an orange more thani I do right now
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Toad went back into the house. He got into bed and pulled the covers over his head again.
November 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Toad went back into the house. He got into bed and pulled the covers over his head again.
Had to go to the ER today -_-
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Had to go to the ER today -_-
Honestly shout out to this used bookseller. The listing said, "Looks unread," and it was not lying. I don't know how a book published in 1997 and absolutely not reprinted looks brand new, but I like it.
Also he wrote a little note on the packing slip. Nice.
Also he wrote a little note on the packing slip. Nice.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Honestly shout out to this used bookseller. The listing said, "Looks unread," and it was not lying. I don't know how a book published in 1997 and absolutely not reprinted looks brand new, but I like it.
Also he wrote a little note on the packing slip. Nice.
Also he wrote a little note on the packing slip. Nice.
Oops. Apologies to the delivery driver who just delivered my package in COMPLETE DARKNESS. I thought it wouldn't be here until tomorrow.
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Oops. Apologies to the delivery driver who just delivered my package in COMPLETE DARKNESS. I thought it wouldn't be here until tomorrow.
What's that? Could it be?
It's a finished project!
Is it perfect? Nah. But is it pretty cool? Yes.
It's a finished project!
Is it perfect? Nah. But is it pretty cool? Yes.
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
What's that? Could it be?
It's a finished project!
Is it perfect? Nah. But is it pretty cool? Yes.
It's a finished project!
Is it perfect? Nah. But is it pretty cool? Yes.
Do not do this to children. It will probably upset them.
But as an adult, I actually enjoy that if I want something like a Christmas sweater or shirt, I can get it for my birthday on the 13th and have time to wear it before Christmas instead of waiting for year.
But as an adult, I actually enjoy that if I want something like a Christmas sweater or shirt, I can get it for my birthday on the 13th and have time to wear it before Christmas instead of waiting for year.
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Do not do this to children. It will probably upset them.
But as an adult, I actually enjoy that if I want something like a Christmas sweater or shirt, I can get it for my birthday on the 13th and have time to wear it before Christmas instead of waiting for year.
But as an adult, I actually enjoy that if I want something like a Christmas sweater or shirt, I can get it for my birthday on the 13th and have time to wear it before Christmas instead of waiting for year.
I will say, I am still delighted by the child who asked me (very politely) if the sticker on my journal was an "arr-ack" sticker.
By this she meant aroace, but I think I'm calling it arr-ack from now on.
By this she meant aroace, but I think I'm calling it arr-ack from now on.
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I will say, I am still delighted by the child who asked me (very politely) if the sticker on my journal was an "arr-ack" sticker.
By this she meant aroace, but I think I'm calling it arr-ack from now on.
By this she meant aroace, but I think I'm calling it arr-ack from now on.
Not gonna lie, doing shots with Santa was kinda fun.
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Not gonna lie, doing shots with Santa was kinda fun.
I'm sick, read my blog.
🍂☕🥧The Cozy Autumn Tag 🥧☕🍂
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
🍂☕🥧The Cozy Autumn Tag 🥧☕🍂
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always reminds you of fall/autumn? Seance Tea Party is one of my favourite spooky little graphic novels.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm sick, read my blog.
🍂☕🥧The Cozy Autumn Tag 🥧☕🍂
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
🍂☕🥧The Cozy Autumn Tag 🥧☕🍂
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always reminds you of fall/autumn? Seance Tea Party is one of my favourite spooky little graphic novels.
lainahastoomuchsparetime.wordpress.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🍂☕🥧The Cozy Autumn Tag 🥧☕🍂
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
Are the emojis annoying I literally just realized you could put emojis in blog post titles, so I thought I'd try it. Like the cool kids do. This tag was originally created by The Book Belle, and I stole it from The Literary Huntress and Kappy Reads. What book always…
Book Haul: 2025 Q3 (Oh no)
Okay we're all promising not to judge me, right? When I started doing those Book Haul Update posts, I realized I miss doing book haul posts. And then I started this post and realized this is going to be a little embarrassing. So no judging. Also, I'm not putting any…
Okay we're all promising not to judge me, right? When I started doing those Book Haul Update posts, I realized I miss doing book haul posts. And then I started this post and realized this is going to be a little embarrassing. So no judging. Also, I'm not putting any…
Book Haul: 2025 Q3 (Oh no)
Okay we're all promising not to judge me, right? When I started doing those Book Haul Update posts, I realized I miss doing book haul posts. And then I started this post and realized this is going to be a little embarrassing. So no judging. Also, I'm not putting any library books in these posts because that'd just be silly. But here are all other books I've acquired in this quarter of the year - we'll probably do another one in December if this goes well.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Book Haul: 2025 Q3 (Oh no)
Okay we're all promising not to judge me, right? When I started doing those Book Haul Update posts, I realized I miss doing book haul posts. And then I started this post and realized this is going to be a little embarrassing. So no judging. Also, I'm not putting any…
Okay we're all promising not to judge me, right? When I started doing those Book Haul Update posts, I realized I miss doing book haul posts. And then I started this post and realized this is going to be a little embarrassing. So no judging. Also, I'm not putting any…
Ooooh so spooky
Things I’ve Read Recently (192): Ghost Books Oooooh
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post about for…
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post about for…
Things I’ve Read Recently (192): Ghost Books Oooooh
If you're new around here, Things I've Read Recently is a series of posts I do that are basically mini-reviews of books that I either forgot to review, didn't have enough to say for a full review, or just didn't want to do a full post about for whatever reason. Let's talk ghost books! How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Ooooh so spooky
Instructor: "Grab your trusty periodic table."
I'M GONNA BURN THE PERIODIC TABLE WHEN I'M DONE THIS CLASS.
I'M GONNA BURN THE PERIODIC TABLE WHEN I'M DONE THIS CLASS.
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Instructor: "Grab your trusty periodic table."
I'M GONNA BURN THE PERIODIC TABLE WHEN I'M DONE THIS CLASS.
I'M GONNA BURN THE PERIODIC TABLE WHEN I'M DONE THIS CLASS.