I have eating up YA books my entire teenage hood until I got more into politics and then started reading theories and whatnot to get a better understanding of how social issues interact with each other and how society truly works! It was getting overwhelming at some point so I tried to go back to reading fictional books but by that time I had been fully absorbed into crocheting and knitting in my free time and realised that I need audio books if I want to keep reading but unfortunately only Audible has a vast range of books and I’ve been debating whether or not to get a subscription knowing that I despise Amazon with my whole being but I am getting hopeful to find another platform that will also have a range of audio books so I can get back into reading because I really miss it but I always need to be doing something with my hands now 🥹
Omg, I totally get you. I also crochet and love listening to podcasts or audiobooks as I do it, it makes the whole experience so much lovelier. Do you have a library card? Because you could use the Libby app. It has an amazing and extensive stock of audiobooks and ebooks too that you could borrow through your library for free! I’d totally recommend it.
I wanted to get into the Libby app but Swiss libraries didn’t have it available 😭 (Switzerland is late for everything) but I’m moving in Geneva soon, which is a pretty international city in Switzerland so hopefully they have the libby app available with some libraries!
Omg you really went out of your way to do the research!! Thank you so damn much!! I’m seeing that they’re promoting the Libby app so, it’s an amazing start!! Definitely checking it out! 🥰
Hello Fatima, thanks for this list. I was looking for a romance book just to take a break from the "serious" reading I've done this month and the Neighbor Favor seems to be the perfect pick. Personally I really don't put pressure on myself to read because for the longest time my mental health made it very difficult. Sometimes it's easy sometimes it's not, also depending on the books, I jusy go with the flow. in May I've read "If the Buddha dated, love on a spiritual path". I usually don't enjoy self help book but this one was great and I recommend it to everyone. I think this month I will read a book on self compassion, and the Neighbor Favor. I wish to finish " She called me woman, queer nigerian women soeak" too. Have a great reading month!
Yes, Nzinga, it’s best to take it at your own pace and do what’s comfortable for you. I hope you enjoy reading the Neigbor Favor and I loved reading She Called Me Woman, it’s a great book. Thank you for reading and I hope you also have a lovely reading month <3
Congratulations dear on hitting a 100 subscribers! You deserve. I'm obsessed with your reading list and recs. I don't think I'm into YA anymore but can I recommend a book to you? "Slippery Creatures" by K.J. Charles. 20th century pulp. Gay romance. Adventure, murder mystery. Wonderfully written. I think you'd like it and I'm selfishly recommending it to you so we can talk about it.
Thank you so much, Blessing ♥️ I've read the synopsis of the book and saw something about a second-hand bookstore and mystery? I immediately put it on my tbr list. When I read it, you'll find me in your DMs 😂
Thanks for the reminder that reading is about reading what you love. I’ve been wanting to reread The Hunger Games series but have been stopping myself because I need to “focus on other books”. I don’t read much YA because I’m not as drawn to them. The last one I read was The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel series to THG trilogy. I’m going to check out the books you suggested. Thanks for sharing!
I used to avoid rereading books for the same reason of focusing on other books out there I haven't read. But I realised that rereading a book you love can be so amazing because you get to appreciate the book again and experience all the good, tingly feelings you felt reading it the first time. And the best part is, you get to see and notice things you didn't before. Plus like you said, it's about reading what you love. So if rereading THG series will bring you joy and excitement, go for it! Thank you so much for reading.
It's funny how when we decide to read them, YA books can be pretty amazing. Of course, this isn't to say all YA is good, I've read some pretty cringey ones. But I'm glad you're considering adding them to your tbr. I hope you have fun! And thank you so much for reading.
I have eating up YA books my entire teenage hood until I got more into politics and then started reading theories and whatnot to get a better understanding of how social issues interact with each other and how society truly works! It was getting overwhelming at some point so I tried to go back to reading fictional books but by that time I had been fully absorbed into crocheting and knitting in my free time and realised that I need audio books if I want to keep reading but unfortunately only Audible has a vast range of books and I’ve been debating whether or not to get a subscription knowing that I despise Amazon with my whole being but I am getting hopeful to find another platform that will also have a range of audio books so I can get back into reading because I really miss it but I always need to be doing something with my hands now 🥹
Omg, I totally get you. I also crochet and love listening to podcasts or audiobooks as I do it, it makes the whole experience so much lovelier. Do you have a library card? Because you could use the Libby app. It has an amazing and extensive stock of audiobooks and ebooks too that you could borrow through your library for free! I’d totally recommend it.
I wanted to get into the Libby app but Swiss libraries didn’t have it available 😭 (Switzerland is late for everything) but I’m moving in Geneva soon, which is a pretty international city in Switzerland so hopefully they have the libby app available with some libraries!
I just saw this: https://swiss.overdrive.com/ idk if it will be helpful, but I hope it will
Omg you really went out of your way to do the research!! Thank you so damn much!! I’m seeing that they’re promoting the Libby app so, it’s an amazing start!! Definitely checking it out! 🥰
You're welcome ❤️
Hello Fatima, thanks for this list. I was looking for a romance book just to take a break from the "serious" reading I've done this month and the Neighbor Favor seems to be the perfect pick. Personally I really don't put pressure on myself to read because for the longest time my mental health made it very difficult. Sometimes it's easy sometimes it's not, also depending on the books, I jusy go with the flow. in May I've read "If the Buddha dated, love on a spiritual path". I usually don't enjoy self help book but this one was great and I recommend it to everyone. I think this month I will read a book on self compassion, and the Neighbor Favor. I wish to finish " She called me woman, queer nigerian women soeak" too. Have a great reading month!
Yes, Nzinga, it’s best to take it at your own pace and do what’s comfortable for you. I hope you enjoy reading the Neigbor Favor and I loved reading She Called Me Woman, it’s a great book. Thank you for reading and I hope you also have a lovely reading month <3
Congratulations dear on hitting a 100 subscribers! You deserve. I'm obsessed with your reading list and recs. I don't think I'm into YA anymore but can I recommend a book to you? "Slippery Creatures" by K.J. Charles. 20th century pulp. Gay romance. Adventure, murder mystery. Wonderfully written. I think you'd like it and I'm selfishly recommending it to you so we can talk about it.
Thank you so much, Blessing ♥️ I've read the synopsis of the book and saw something about a second-hand bookstore and mystery? I immediately put it on my tbr list. When I read it, you'll find me in your DMs 😂
Thanks for the reminder that reading is about reading what you love. I’ve been wanting to reread The Hunger Games series but have been stopping myself because I need to “focus on other books”. I don’t read much YA because I’m not as drawn to them. The last one I read was The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel series to THG trilogy. I’m going to check out the books you suggested. Thanks for sharing!
I used to avoid rereading books for the same reason of focusing on other books out there I haven't read. But I realised that rereading a book you love can be so amazing because you get to appreciate the book again and experience all the good, tingly feelings you felt reading it the first time. And the best part is, you get to see and notice things you didn't before. Plus like you said, it's about reading what you love. So if rereading THG series will bring you joy and excitement, go for it! Thank you so much for reading.
It's funny how when we decide to read them, YA books can be pretty amazing. Of course, this isn't to say all YA is good, I've read some pretty cringey ones. But I'm glad you're considering adding them to your tbr. I hope you have fun! And thank you so much for reading.