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Wow, it's the end of another year already. Some good things happened, like seeing grandma in Kansas a couple times, but everything seemed to fall apart after I got covid. I really hope 2023 is much better!

Here are the 59 books I read this year! Definitely not my best year for reading either, but I still read a fair amount lol

( books of 2022! )

31. As the year comes to a close, what are you looking back upon most fondly? Visiting grandma, decorating my bed, etc. I hope there's a 2023 meme around somewhere :P

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (Oct 30-Nov 3). So good!

The King's Evil by Andrew Taylor (Nov 4-12). I love the sentences like "the sun peeked through my bed curtains." Yay, he has a four-poster bed :D

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow (Nov 13-21). OMG LOVED. So unique and well-written!!

The Rope Eater by Ben Jones (Nov 22-27). This book was a mixture of The Worst Journey in the World, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and the Franklin Expedition..toes falling off in socks, oh my D:

Frozen Stiff by Sherry Shahan (Nov 28-29). How could I not read a book about survival in the wilderness and Hubbard Glacier advancing and causing an ice dam?

I did not get that job at work..they said I'm not ready get, but could work on things and get better if the opportunity comes up again. I hope I like the new person, Denise said she's very nice lol

It's crazy that Mauna Loa is erupting again!! It would be so cool to see it in person lol

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Today's trivia: The scientific term for brain freeze is "sphenopalatine ganglion neuralgia"

A book about a "found family": Caliban's War by James S.A. Corey (Sept 27-Oct 8). Holden and his crew are a found family to me lol

A book about gender identity: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Oct 8-13). Boring until the main character went sledging on a glacier haha

A book set during a holiday: Crypt Suzette by Maya Corrigan (Oct 14-19)

A social-horror book: The Girl in Red by Christina Henry (Oct 20-27). Post-apocalyptic stuff normally isn't my favorite genre, but this book was really good! The main character was tough and awesome lol. And yay, finished the challenge!! A great accomplished feeling! Hopefully the next one will come out soon so I can start preparing :P

Exit Strategy by Martha Wells (Oct 27-29). "Possibly I was overthinking this. I do that; it’s the anxiety that comes with being a part-organic murderbot. The upside was paranoid attention to detail. The downside was also paranoid attention to detail." Oh Murderbot, you're so relatable :P

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The bookstore is going to be hiring an Assistant Bookstore Manager, to help out Denise..she gave me the job description, and I do a lot of the things on there already (cleaning books, shelving, help volunteers, cashiering, etc), so when Denise asked if I wanted to apply and interview, I said yes! I've worked there for 14 1/2 years and know how most things work, but I'm still nervous about the interview (Thursday) haha

29. When were you packed in tighter than a can of sardines? When I was at a HammerFall concert..I was at the front and everyone was pushed up against me..I literally could barely move my feet at all. I think my knees got bruised too..

30. Is there anything useful to be made of empty prescription pill bottles? Geocaches!

31. What are you likely to find behind your sofa? I don't have a sofa

November 1. What immature behavior have you displayed recently? *shrugs*

Today's trivia: If someone's being violent or drunk in Japan the police will get a futon, roll them into a burrito and carry them back to the station and calm them down

A book published in 2022: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton (Aug 31-Sept 10). How could I not read a book that starts off with "This is gonna be my stupidest death ever"?

An # OwnVoices SFF (science fiction and fantasy) book: The Ship Beyond Time by Heidi Heilig (Sept 10-17)

A book about a band or musical group: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (Sept 17-24). Their pandemic collapsed civilization..scary D:

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Ouch, anxiety flare up and tiredness was not good for reading! Plus the book I chose after Station Eleven is pretty long, but I'm watching The Expanse and want to stay ahead of the show by reading the books first (though the show can be different from the books too). Maybe I'll do better this month??

( October 1. What was the last item you returned or exchanged at a store? )

A # BookTok recommendation: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (July 28-Aug 1). I very much enjoyed this book, it actually was pretty wholesome <3

A book with two POVs: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (Aug 2-17)

A book with a recipe in it: Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown (Aug 17-27). A famous chef is kidnapped by a woman pirate captain, who forces him to cook something fancy for her once a week..mom and I both really enjoyed this book lol

A different book by an author you read in 2021: Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (Aug 27-29)

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Yeahh my anxiety/depression flared up again, which makes it hard to read. I'm trying a new med, which hopefully will help..I just want to be stable again!!

September 1. How important is it to you that people remember, spell, and pronounce your name correctly? Why? It's definitely nice lol..it does make me feel special when a customer at work remembers my name! My last name has gotten butchered over the years, so it's definitely awesome when someone gets it right!

Today's trivia: When pineapples were first introduced to Britain about 200 years ago, they were so rare and amazing that they became status symbols. Wealthy people would display pineapples on their mantelpieces until they went rotten, and even build houses shaped like pineapples

A book with cutlery on the cover or in the title: The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks by Amy Azzarito (June 30-July 10). I looked up some of the "facts" in this book, which turned out to not be true..darn. It still was interesting though, especially because it had a section for four-poster/canopy beds LOL

A book about someone leading a double life: The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden (July 11-19)

A book about witches: The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden (July 20-25)

A book set in the 1980s: South to the Pole by Ski: Nine Men and Two Women Pioneer a New Route to the South Pole by Joseph E. Murphy (July 26-27)

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I didn't do the greatest last month, but the depression/anxiety earlier in the month made it VERY hard to read..oh well lol. I can't believe it's August already, wow (winter is coming... D:)

31. Of this month's questions, which was your favourite? The robot question was kind of amusing LOL

August 1. Do you make daily to-do lists? If yes, do you usually successfully clear them? In my head, I suppose. Depends on the day haha

Today's trivia: The longest continuous walk in the world stretches for 13,911 miles and begins in Cape Town, South Africa. Ending in Magadan, Russia, the route requires no flights and no boats, as any land masses that are separated by water are connected by bridges

A sapphic book: Crier's War by Nina Varela (May 29-June 1)

Two books set in twin towns, aka "sister cities" (1): The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution by Robert P. Watson (June 2-6)

Two books set in twin towns, aka "sister cities" (2): The Fire Court by Andrew Taylor (June 7-12). I really liked this passage: "She was lying on her back, she knew, on her own bed in her own bedchamber. If she opened her eyes she would see the canopy above her, blue and silver, silk embroidery; the bed was in its summer clothing; the winter curtains and canopy were made of much heavier material..." OMG the bed was in its summer clothing!! Love it haha

A book with a palindromic title: One by One by Ruth Ware (June 13-16). It was pretty obvious who the killer was, but still an intriguing locked in mystery!

A book with a tiger on the cover or "tiger" in the title: The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman (June 17-22)

A book whose title begins with the last letter of your previous read: Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson (June 23-26)

A book with a misleading title: I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid (June 27-28). What a twist at the end!

A book with a character on the ace spectrum: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells (June 29). OMG I love Murderbot, it is so funny and relatable ("interacting meant talking, and eye contact. I could already feel my performance capacity dropping." Yup :P). Murderbot said it had "less than null interest" in sex, so it is definitely ace :P

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I think this was my best reading month in a long time! I'm definitely not enjoying covid (too much coughing!!), but it has been good for reading. :P I wish I could at least go on my balcony, but the smoke has been too bad for that. I'd hate to see what covid is like without being vaccinated. D: I just have to keep thinking "stick it," like Cherry..that usually makes my resolve stronger lol

30. Do we control technology or is technology controlling us? Both lol

July 1. We're halfway through the year (give or take a few days). What are you looking forward to in the coming months? The fair, Golden Days, etc

A book you can read in one sitting: Wishtree by Katherine Applegate (Apr 30-May 1). It didn't say it had to be read in the same day. ;) Haha

A book becoming a TV series or movie in 2022: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (May 1-8). Awesome, I can't wait to see the movie!

A book by a Latinx author: Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (May 9-14). OMG LOVED!! Definitely better than the first one <3

An Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner: The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers (May 14-16). This won a bunch of awards, though I'm not sure why..it wasn't even that good!

A book that takes place during your favorite season: Escape from the Icecap by Bertrand Shurtleff (May 17-22). There was a bed in one of the camps that was described as a "box," with straw on the top and reindeer pelts as "curtains." Cool, an Alaska Native four-poster bed!! Haha

A book with a protagonist who uses a mobility aid: House of Glass by Susan Fletcher (May 23-29)

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I love when the scent of chokecherry blossoms comes through my windows on a breeze *drools*

28. What songs have you completely memorized? "Dirty Paws," "Your Bones," etc

29. When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with? Finding a book, for one

30. What takes up too much of your time? Hmm..overthinking?? Haha

31. What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years? "Are there any glaciers left?!?"

June
1. What would a perfect city be like? Medium size, good restaurants, nice people, cool trees, etc

Today's trivia: A computer study of over a million samples of normal English prose found that the longest word one is likely to encounter on an everyday basis is "uncharacteristically"

A duology (1): The Bright & the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski (Mar 28-Apr 2)
A duology (2): Wrath & Mercy Jessica Rubinkowski (Apr 2-6). These would have been great if the main character hadn't been so angry and reckless and annoying all the time :/

A book by a Pacific Islander author: The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig (Apr 8-14)

A book set in Victorian times: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne (Apr 15-19). I love that part of it took place in Iceland!

A Hugo Award winner: Dune by Frank Herbert (Apr 20-30). Now I'm ready for the second part of the movie lol

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( a nice evening on the chena river )

30. April 30 is "Hairstyle Appreciation Day". How would you describe your hairstyle? Long, and desperately needs a trim haha

May 1. Is it more or less difficult to be successful in the modern world than it was in the past (10, 50, 100, or 1,000 years ago)? Hmm..it's probably somewhat easier now with the Internet and Zoom and stuff..

A book set on a plane, train, or cruise ship: The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche by Gary Krist (Feb 26-Mar 2)

A book about or set in a nonpatriarchal society: The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley (Mar 3-8). This book was WEIRD..there were no men at all, and the women just spontaneously got pregnant when their world needed something, and could even birth new worlds. O_o It was definitely a unique read LOL

A book with a constellation on the cover or in the title: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (Mar 9-17). SO good!!

A book with an onomatopoeia in its title: Shiver by Allie Reynolds (Mar 18-22). Yup, "locked-in" mysteries is my new favorite genre :P

A book with a reflected image on the cover or "mirror" in the title: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy (Mar 23-27)

A book with the name of a board game in the title: Twister by Michael Crichton (Mar 27)

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( what's in my house? bolding survey! )

31. Would you rather wake up every morning with $100 (or equivalent in your currency) in your pocket but not know where it came from, or wake up every morning with $50 (or equivalent in your currency) in your pocket and know where it came from? $50..I'd be confused and worried not knowing where $100 randomly came from lol

April
1. If your 5-year-old self suddenly found themselves inhabiting your current body, what would your 5-year-old self do first? Uhhh..look at the books on my shelves??

A book featuring a man-made disaster: Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham (Feb. 1-8). Well that was depressing..pretty much nothing went right in that situation D:

A book that features two languages: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers (Feb. 9-14). Omg I love this series so much, and I'm sad this is the last one in the series. :( I did read she's starting on a new sci-fi series though, which I will probably read..she's such a good author!

A book about a secret: In the Dark by Loreth Anne White (Feb. 15-21). Yess a trapped in the wilderness in a derelict cabin (one character had a four-post bed! Cool haha) mystery! I really want to read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, because the plot was deliberately (set up by one of the characters) based on the book

A book featuring a party: Up to This Pointe by Jennifer Longo (Feb. 22-26). The author said she researched Antarctic history, but said the Discovery sank and Scott's men were trapped in a cabin. Ummm..no, that was the Endurance, and Shackleton's men were trapped on the ice. She also said a quote by Cherry was said by another expedition member..the book lost a star rating for that lol. The first sentences were amusing though: "The thing about Antarctica that surprises me most? The condoms. They're absolutely everywhere. LOL nice :P

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I probably could have finished another book if February wasn't so short..oh well :P

26. What really needs to be modernized? Maybe the cash register at work..we were thinking of getting one of those Square computer things..I like typing in the numbers though LOL

27. "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!" Do you believe hardship make a person stronger? If so, under what conditions and at what point is it too much hardship? If not, what makes a person stronger? It can. When you just..can't function anymore

28. What's invisible, but you wish people could actually see it? Hmm..it would be cool to see the wind (and not just branches and stuff moving)

March
1. If you built a themed hotel, what would the theme be, and what would the rooms look like? Maybe an Alaska/glacier themed one with lots of books, and the rooms would have a bluish tint, with four-post beds, of course. :P Each room would have a picture of a different glacier in it. Anyone want to build it?? Haha

Today's trivia: South Sudan in North Africa gained its independence from Sudan in 2011, which currently makes it the youngest country in the world

A book featuring a parallel reality: The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman (Jan 1-6)

A book about the afterlife: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith (Jan 7-13)

A book with a quote from your favorite author on the cover or Amazon page: A Blizzard of Polar Bears by Alice Henderson (Jan 15-19). Nevada Barr likes it? Oh yeah!

A book you know nothing about: Caliban's Shore: The Wreck of the Grosvenor and the Strange Fate of Her Survivors by Stephen Taylor (Jan 20-24). This book mentioned Bartolomeu Dias, the first person to round the Cape of Good Hope, and a little later in the day I saw his name on List Challenges ("huh, I just read about him!") and then even later in the day I was doing a crossword and one of the clues was "Cape of Good Hope explorer" and I about fell over! What are the chances of that?? I don't remember seeing his name before that, but it stands out now :P

A book that fulfills your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading Challenge: A book with a cat on the cover: Nala's World: One Man, His Rescue Cat, and a Bike Ride around the Globe by Dean Nicholson (Jan 25-28)

A romance novel by a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) author: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Jan 29-31). What a beautiful book! I totally ship Aristotle and Dante LOL (I'm glad this topic was easier than I thought it would be, since romance is one of my least favorite genres lol). Maybe I'll read the second one too!

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Denise came back to work today, yay! She was SO happy not to be sitting around at home lol

29. If you are an only child, do you wish you had siblings? If you have siblings, do you wish you were an only child? Nah, not having any siblings seems so lonely!

30. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? If you don't use top sheets, if you stay somewhere that does, do you prefer your sheets tucked in or out? I do a little of both..I tuck the comforter between the posts and the mattress, but just let the sheet hang down (making a four-poster bed is kind of hard! The posts get in the way haha. I told that to mom and she was like "you have NO sympathy from me, you HAD to have it!" LOL. Still worth it though :P)

31. Toilet paper: over or under? Over

February
1. Do you think your country would change if everyone, regardless of age or any other current restriction, could vote? If yes, in what ways? It might..hard to say how though

Today's trivia: Google images was created after Jennifer Lopez wore that infamous dress at the 2000 Grammys. So many people were searching for her outfit, the search engine added an image function