Bearsiebeth Books
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Books reviewed between bottles and bedtime 🦋 bookworm mama and aspiring book reviewer 🦋 audiobook addict and Libby by Overdrive’s biggest fan
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Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“I already understood that goodness was something you earned, that existed only in the esteem of others.”
“I already understood that goodness was something you earned, that existed only in the esteem of others.”
May 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“I already understood that goodness was something you earned, that existed only in the esteem of others.”
“I already understood that goodness was something you earned, that existed only in the esteem of others.”
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“It is better to choose your pain than to let it choose you.”
“It is better to choose your pain than to let it choose you.”
May 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“It is better to choose your pain than to let it choose you.”
“It is better to choose your pain than to let it choose you.”
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“It is a darker time for many than we are often willing to acknowledge. …we learn to adopt a story about ourselves-what our value is… and to privilege the… power of others over our own. This training of our minds can lead… to hatred for and the abuse of our own bodies…”
“It is a darker time for many than we are often willing to acknowledge. …we learn to adopt a story about ourselves-what our value is… and to privilege the… power of others over our own. This training of our minds can lead… to hatred for and the abuse of our own bodies…”
May 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
“It is a darker time for many than we are often willing to acknowledge. …we learn to adopt a story about ourselves-what our value is… and to privilege the… power of others over our own. This training of our minds can lead… to hatred for and the abuse of our own bodies…”
“It is a darker time for many than we are often willing to acknowledge. …we learn to adopt a story about ourselves-what our value is… and to privilege the… power of others over our own. This training of our minds can lead… to hatred for and the abuse of our own bodies…”
Tailspin by Sandra Brown
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
This book was pretty formulaic, but there were still surprises at every turn (nothing groundbreaking) and while the pace was only medium, it kept me coming back for more. Overall, would recommend, but I don’t expect it to be the next big thing on BookTok.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
This book was pretty formulaic, but there were still surprises at every turn (nothing groundbreaking) and while the pace was only medium, it kept me coming back for more. Overall, would recommend, but I don’t expect it to be the next big thing on BookTok.
April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tailspin by Sandra Brown
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
This book was pretty formulaic, but there were still surprises at every turn (nothing groundbreaking) and while the pace was only medium, it kept me coming back for more. Overall, would recommend, but I don’t expect it to be the next big thing on BookTok.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
This book was pretty formulaic, but there were still surprises at every turn (nothing groundbreaking) and while the pace was only medium, it kept me coming back for more. Overall, would recommend, but I don’t expect it to be the next big thing on BookTok.
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it. The premise sounds great as a way for the FMC to come to terms with her past, but I found the characters unlikable and was annoyed by the relationship the plot rests on. I’ll be skeptical to read others from this author.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it. The premise sounds great as a way for the FMC to come to terms with her past, but I found the characters unlikable and was annoyed by the relationship the plot rests on. I’ll be skeptical to read others from this author.
April 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it. The premise sounds great as a way for the FMC to come to terms with her past, but I found the characters unlikable and was annoyed by the relationship the plot rests on. I’ll be skeptical to read others from this author.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it. The premise sounds great as a way for the FMC to come to terms with her past, but I found the characters unlikable and was annoyed by the relationship the plot rests on. I’ll be skeptical to read others from this author.
I’ve really struggled lately to find the balance between fighting back and staying hopeful and being present without losing my whimsy. I think Mr. Pratchett might help me walk that line.
April 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I’ve really struggled lately to find the balance between fighting back and staying hopeful and being present without losing my whimsy. I think Mr. Pratchett might help me walk that line.
Page 43: I love the very specific ways they talk about weight loss related to the fitness world. Denise talked about the “description in the mirror” scene at her Book Fest panel and I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t the worst I’ve read by far, and I see the purpose.
April 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Page 43: I love the very specific ways they talk about weight loss related to the fitness world. Denise talked about the “description in the mirror” scene at her Book Fest panel and I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t the worst I’ve read by far, and I see the purpose.
The Seven Year Slip
By Ashley Poston
Magical Realism Romance
Right Person, Wrong Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.75)
🌶️ 1.5 /3- mildly spicy open door
Length: 9 hours, 43 minutes
or 368 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
🔲 Would recommend
✅ +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
Summary in the replies!
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By Ashley Poston
Magical Realism Romance
Right Person, Wrong Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.75)
🌶️ 1.5 /3- mildly spicy open door
Length: 9 hours, 43 minutes
or 368 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
🔲 Would recommend
✅ +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
Summary in the replies!
#booksky
March 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Seven Year Slip
By Ashley Poston
Magical Realism Romance
Right Person, Wrong Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.75)
🌶️ 1.5 /3- mildly spicy open door
Length: 9 hours, 43 minutes
or 368 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
🔲 Would recommend
✅ +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
Summary in the replies!
#booksky
By Ashley Poston
Magical Realism Romance
Right Person, Wrong Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.75)
🌶️ 1.5 /3- mildly spicy open door
Length: 9 hours, 43 minutes
or 368 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
🔲 Would recommend
✅ +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
Summary in the replies!
#booksky
Forgot to post the other day- go follow @dogearedbooksames.bsky.social for great bookish content from amazing staff, and some adorable dog pics. 🐕 #indiebookshop #supportlocal #shopsmall
March 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Forgot to post the other day- go follow @dogearedbooksames.bsky.social for great bookish content from amazing staff, and some adorable dog pics. 🐕 #indiebookshop #supportlocal #shopsmall
Happy Namesake Day! What are your favorite bookish names? Who is your namesake?
📖 Matilda
🧑⚖️ Atticus, Scout, Jem, Mayella
👧 Jo/ Josephine
🖼️ Dorian
🪶 Lizzie, Kitty, Darcy
😠 Alexander
📌 Arriety
🦅 Hawke
🐉 Xaden, Violet, Ridoc, Imogen, Bodhi, Sawyer
🧚 Nesta, Cassian, Mor, Azriel, Amren, Lucien, Emerie
📖 Matilda
🧑⚖️ Atticus, Scout, Jem, Mayella
👧 Jo/ Josephine
🖼️ Dorian
🪶 Lizzie, Kitty, Darcy
😠 Alexander
📌 Arriety
🦅 Hawke
🐉 Xaden, Violet, Ridoc, Imogen, Bodhi, Sawyer
🧚 Nesta, Cassian, Mor, Azriel, Amren, Lucien, Emerie
March 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Happy Namesake Day! What are your favorite bookish names? Who is your namesake?
📖 Matilda
🧑⚖️ Atticus, Scout, Jem, Mayella
👧 Jo/ Josephine
🖼️ Dorian
🪶 Lizzie, Kitty, Darcy
😠 Alexander
📌 Arriety
🦅 Hawke
🐉 Xaden, Violet, Ridoc, Imogen, Bodhi, Sawyer
🧚 Nesta, Cassian, Mor, Azriel, Amren, Lucien, Emerie
📖 Matilda
🧑⚖️ Atticus, Scout, Jem, Mayella
👧 Jo/ Josephine
🖼️ Dorian
🪶 Lizzie, Kitty, Darcy
😠 Alexander
📌 Arriety
🦅 Hawke
🐉 Xaden, Violet, Ridoc, Imogen, Bodhi, Sawyer
🧚 Nesta, Cassian, Mor, Azriel, Amren, Lucien, Emerie
February wrap up!!
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Blood and Ash, Part 1 by Jennifer L Armentrout
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shatter Me by Tahereh Maji
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Blood and Ash, Part 1 by Jennifer L Armentrout
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shatter Me by Tahereh Maji
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
March 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
February wrap up!!
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Blood and Ash, Part 1 by Jennifer L Armentrout
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shatter Me by Tahereh Maji
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From Blood and Ash, Part 1 by Jennifer L Armentrout
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shatter Me by Tahereh Maji
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Update- I am now simply reading and snuggling my baby. 🫶
📖 Destroy Me by @tahereh, book 1.5 in the Shatter Me series
Also- where is the iPad/ ereader emoji?
📖 Destroy Me by @tahereh, book 1.5 in the Shatter Me series
Also- where is the iPad/ ereader emoji?
February 28, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Update- I am now simply reading and snuggling my baby. 🫶
📖 Destroy Me by @tahereh, book 1.5 in the Shatter Me series
Also- where is the iPad/ ereader emoji?
📖 Destroy Me by @tahereh, book 1.5 in the Shatter Me series
Also- where is the iPad/ ereader emoji?
I’m over on insta @barsiebethbooks, too!
February 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m over on insta @barsiebethbooks, too!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Getting Near to Baby by Audrey Couloumbis
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
14/20
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#BookChallenge
14/20
February 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Getting Near to Baby by Audrey Couloumbis
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
14/20
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
14/20
February 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
13/20
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13/20
February 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
13/20
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#BookChallenge
13/20
🎧 Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
While several others from my TBR were available, I couldn’t pass up this biological dystopian sci-fi novel.
While several others from my TBR were available, I couldn’t pass up this biological dystopian sci-fi novel.
February 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🎧 Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
While several others from my TBR were available, I couldn’t pass up this biological dystopian sci-fi novel.
While several others from my TBR were available, I couldn’t pass up this biological dystopian sci-fi novel.
Finally got a BINGO! I have done the @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social reading challenge for the last several years but love the twist on this years’ challenge!
Anyone can play— save the blank BINGO card and follow along!
👉 What books would you recommend for the categories I have left?
Anyone can play— save the blank BINGO card and follow along!
👉 What books would you recommend for the categories I have left?
February 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Finally got a BINGO! I have done the @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social reading challenge for the last several years but love the twist on this years’ challenge!
Anyone can play— save the blank BINGO card and follow along!
👉 What books would you recommend for the categories I have left?
Anyone can play— save the blank BINGO card and follow along!
👉 What books would you recommend for the categories I have left?
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
12/20
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
12/20
February 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
12/20
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
12/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. The Grand Escape by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
11/20
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#BookChallenge
11/20
February 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. The Grand Escape by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
11/20
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#BookChallenge
11/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. An absolutely Remarkable Thing by @hankgreen.bsky.social
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
10/20
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#BookChallenge
10/20
February 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. An absolutely Remarkable Thing by @hankgreen.bsky.social
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
10/20
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#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
10/20
Written in the Stars
By Alexandria Bellafleur
QUEER ROMANCE
FAKE TO FATED LOVERS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Length: 11 hours, 11 minutes
or 307 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
✅ Would recommend
🔲 +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
🌶️ 2.3/3- several open door scenes but 70-80% non-spicy plot
By Alexandria Bellafleur
QUEER ROMANCE
FAKE TO FATED LOVERS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Length: 11 hours, 11 minutes
or 307 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
✅ Would recommend
🔲 +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
🌶️ 2.3/3- several open door scenes but 70-80% non-spicy plot
February 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Written in the Stars
By Alexandria Bellafleur
QUEER ROMANCE
FAKE TO FATED LOVERS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Length: 11 hours, 11 minutes
or 307 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
✅ Would recommend
🔲 +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
🌶️ 2.3/3- several open door scenes but 70-80% non-spicy plot
By Alexandria Bellafleur
QUEER ROMANCE
FAKE TO FATED LOVERS
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Length: 11 hours, 11 minutes
or 307 pages
🔲 DNF’d
🔲 Don’t bother
✅ Would recommend
🔲 +TBR ASAP!
🔲 I will re-read
🌶️ 2.3/3- several open door scenes but 70-80% non-spicy plot
Want a template for your February reads? I’ve got one ready for your books over on canva! 9, 6, or 4 books, with or without stats and reviews! Comment “template” and I’ll send you the link!
February 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Want a template for your February reads? I’ve got one ready for your books over on canva! 9, 6, or 4 books, with or without stats and reviews! Comment “template” and I’ll send you the link!