Welcome to March’s Monthly Minutes at Midnight!
Here’s the deal: I’ll share the books I’ve obtained, posts of interest from others, giveaways I have happening, and just general random shenanigans. You know I love a shenanigan. Also, covers all link to Goodreads, because I am awesome. As always, I link up with the Wrap Up Round Up, too!
The Books
For Review/From Publishers:
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle ♦ You’re Not Supposed To Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron ♦ Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton
Thanks so much to the publishers, I’m really excited for them!
eARCs:
Huge thanks to the publishers for these lovelies!
Purchased:
Burrowed by Mary Baader Kaley ♦ The Angel Maker by Alex North ♦ Last Violent Call by Chloe Gong
This is what is known as “personal growth”!
Won/Gifted/Traded:
Thanks to the publishers for Lying in the Deep, Made of Stars, If We’re Being Honest, and Antimatter Blues!
Shenanigans Since Last Time:
I read 16 books this month. Not bad, though I really wanted to finish the last April review book, but alas.
There were a lot of surprises in both directions this month, and I am kind of glad- those 4 stars were getting boring, eh? 😂
Giveaways: Click Here, or on Sidebar
Blogosphere Bulletin
Here are some of the loveliest/most entertaining/super helpful/just plain interesting posts I found this month!
- Malka @ Paper Procrastinators shares why she doesn’t like sad books
- Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog shows us some wonderfully weird covers (I happen to really dig them!)
- Sam @ We Live and Breathe Books has some bookish questions to ask
- Jessica @ A GREAT Read talks about using fandom-related items when you’re not really a fan
- Julie & Lynn @ Chapter Break chat about ideal book length
- AJ @ Read All the Things! is going to read the highest rated and lowest rated books on her shelf to see if the ratings ring true!
- Marie @ Drizzle & Hurricane Books gives book recommendations based on your favorite season
- Nicole @ Thoughts Stained With Ink discusses book review etiquette
Fancy & New Since Last I Saw You!
I love looking at pretty covers! So here are some new ones that I have fallen in love with since our last update!
Pretty covers are pretty.
Things we need to talk about at this juncture:
- Guysss March is over! I don’t love March, because it is long. It’s nearly five full weeks of no vacations, no excitement. So girl bye. What is happening next? Well. Apparently I am going back to school, so that should be… something. As though I am not already time deprived bwhaah. And, in less than a month, I’ll be headed to Europe so that is awesome. And, Easter break is in less than a week, which means a break, a much, much needed one at that. Hopefully I can catch up on blog posts and comments and such.
- What have I done this month other than nothing and/or complaining about said month? Well, I have been doing a lot of Duolingo, I think it is my new quasi-obsession? I just hate to be “that” American who can’t ask for the bathroom or use manners, you know? The bad news is, I now have way too many languages swirling in my head, so I may not be rude in English, but I very well may start speaking Portuguese at some German folks 🤷
- I also am all caught up on The Last Of Us. Who else loves it? Huge fan here. And now Yellowjackets is back, yay! I do have a new Shows post in the works, so we can chat in depth about our faves (or in some cases, our not-faves heh).
I’ve watched the first 4 The Last of Us and loved it but I don’t have HBO now so I guess I’ll have to wait for a freebie week to finish lol
I hate March. Spring is tempting me but then I just get hit with pouring rain and cold.
Karen @For What It’s Worth
AW that stinks! I think you could maybe get some kind of free or cheap trial maybe? That is how I ended up with HBO tbh heh.
DUDE right!? Like it is not even technically spring until the very end, and it’s yucky!
EUROPE! I’m so excited for you to have an actual break with a change of scenery and culture and joy. <3
I've *got* to start The Last of Us. And Yellowjackets. Just….only during the daytime.
That's so many books, and look at you, having the first quarter of the year be mostly 4+ star books! Wahooo!
Aw thank youuuu! I am so glad to just… not be at work, tbh 😂 But am very much looking forward to new places and such too!
YESSS you really do need to start them! HA I mean I suppose if you scare easy, then yes daytime is a good plan. They’re both prettty messed up shows!
Yeah I am a little concerned at how good the reading year started, but luckily there were a few big ol’ duds coming up for April. Is it weird that I am glad? 😂
Wow, I want to hear more about your trip to Europe! I’m also very curious about your reaction to the Ness Brown book. I have mixed feelings… Happy April, hope it’s a good one😁
Aw thanks, I will definitely share pictures! So I liked the Ness Brown book… but then I didn’t like that we basically have no idea what happens? So that is my issue. I am writing my review right now and that is pretty much what it will say bwahha. Like if it was going to be a series, cool, but as it stands, I am a little mad that I don;t know stuff!
I loved The Infinite Miles and I adored Myriad. I have an ARC of A Second Chance for Yesterday that I still haven’t started. Time travel for the win! 😃
“Apparently I am going back to school, so that should be… something. As though I am not already time deprived bwhaah. And, in less than a month, I’ll be headed to Europe so that is awesome.”
At school? Now you have me curious! And yay for your Europe vacation – any chance you’re going to touch my home turf (that would be Italy)?
Oh YAYYY I am so glad to hear that you loved them! They are two I have been SO excited for!
Ah, sadly, no Italy this time! My son is very sad about that fact, but alas. I’d love to go back sometime though, I quite enjoyed Italy!
I haven’t heard of any of the books you received lol So I look forward to hearing about them! As always, I trust your reviews!
It sounds like you have a full and exciting few weeks coming up! I hope you have a great time in Europe!
I have the last episode of The Last of Us but I have to admit…I don’t love it. I think it’s kind of boring. But I did play the game years ago and LOVED it. I just wanted more zombies in the show, ya know?
Awww thanks! That makes me happy! And thank you, I will definitely share pictures and such!
So I feel like if I had played the game and knew what was coming I may have been bored too? So I can definitely see that! I actually was kind of glad it was a little less zombie-heavy, but I know most people probably don’t agree. Sorry it wasn’t a win for you, but glad you liked the game at least!
Really curious about Scourge Between the Stars. You’ll have to let me know how it was. I want to read Myriad and Chlorine, and Antimatter Blues sounds fun also.
What’s up wih school?? And yay for Europe naturally. Are you coming back? I probably wouldn’t.
Have you started Yellowjackets ??
Wow, have a great time in Europe, wherever you go! I know that problem of too many languages clashing in one’s head and the wrong one coming out. Have fun with your adventures. I’ll be cheering for you here in Switzerland.
You’re going back to school as a student? That’s exciting. What language are you studying? (More than one?) My German was decent until my grandfather died. Nobody else spoke to me in German.I hope you read the Cat Shook book because I want to know how it is
Such a great collection of books – and I’m not familiar with any of them! That’s the best and why I enjoy blog hopping on the weekends. Enjoy your spring break, read a book, and it’ll be time for Europe before you know it!
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/wrap-up-march-2023
Thanks so much for mentioning my post!
Also, I was very impressed by the reasonable amount of books you acquired this month! Personal growth INDEED!
And where are you visiting in Europe? And when? I assume you’re going to Germany because of the German comment, but I’m so excited for you and want to know ALL THE DETAILS!
Thanks for giving me a shoutout! I’m glad that you enjoyed the weird book covers I dig up!
I started Throwback today, enjoying it so far! Yay for going to Europe! I’m going to Scotland, but not till July. Sounds like a good month overall!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2023/04/01/the-looooong-and-the-short-of-it-with-a-giveaway-march-2022-wrap-up-post-and-what-to-expect-in-april-2/
Congrats on all the great looking books. Myriad cover is awesome. I have tried to get that same shot at the fort here.
sherry @ fundinmental
I am so behind! Is Bloglovin working for you? It’s how I saw new blog posts, and it’s not working for me. Anyway – EUROPE?? How exciting!! Lucky you getting an ARC of Camp Damascus. That’s on my wish list. Hope it’s a good one.