I’ve been gone for a week dealing with a wee bout of anxiety and have been in a book slump. I visited the library this week to see if I can get back into the swing of books by trying different genres!
I am usually a fantasy reader but lately, I just haven’t been able to stay focused on a fantasy world. I got everything from middle grade to adult and from horror to non-fiction to see how it goes!
I’ve been working up the courage to read NOS4A2 for so long for two reasons. It’s huge and it’s a horror. I’m the kind of girl who has the light on at night after watching a slightly scary kids movie so we will see how it goes!
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
I seen this book around a lot in the past couple of months so when I saw the library had it, I had to pick it up! It sounds so interesting and not your average mystery. The main character inhabits each person’s body to find out what happened to Evelyn.
I thought the Wizard of Once was such a fun quirky middle grade! I’m hoping Twice Magic gives me the same feeling of magic and whimsy.
This book is gigantic! It’s a non-fiction about the history of humans from the beginning right up to now. I’ve read a few chapters and the writing is interesting but also full of humour.
Ketchup Clouds – Annabel Pitcher
I saw this in someone’s blog it sounded so intriguing. It’s about a girl who has a secret so she starts sending letters to someone on death row about it. I’ve read the first chapter it feels full of dark humour.
Notes on a Nervous Planet – Matt Haig
I picked Notes on a Nervous Planet up because I loved his writing in A Boy Called Christmas and was looking for an easy read about anxiety. I’ve finished it already and found it so helpful with tips on how to live in a busy world. It was good to see Matt’s personal experiences as it shows your not alone in your anxiety.
Side note: It’s the 21st January and I still haven’t bought or requested a single book! It’s a New Year’s miracle!
Have you picked up anything good from the library lately?
yessssss 7 Deaths and Ketchup Clouds are so good! I love Matt Haig so I’m looking forward to Notes on a Nervous Planet (but according to my library it won’t be released until Jan 29 😕), and I’ve also been meaning to read NOS4A2.
the last time I was physically at the library was a five minute drop-in to renew my library card, but I’ve been checking out ebooks like crazy! I just got The Heartbreakers, 96 Words for Love, and The Field Guide to the North American Teenager 📚
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I can’t wait to start 7 Deaths, I just finished Ketchup Clouds and it was just so strange!
Notes on a Nervous Planet is so good, I definitely recommend picking it up when your library has it!
It’s so great that lilbraries now have ebooks as well so they get more interest. I hope the books are great for you!
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thanks, I’ll definitely let you know! 💖 and yup I put in a pre-release hold on Nervous Planet; library ebooks are absolutely terrific for convenience.
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Oh no, sorry to hear about your reading slump! They’re no fun to be into – you never know how long they last or if you’ll ever get out of it. I hope your newest books will help you get out of that slump! I’m particularly interested in The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, so I’ll look out for that review for sure!
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Thanks, hopefully I’ll get out of it soon! I hope so too, I’m looking forward to The Seven Deaths but its so huge!
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The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle!! Let us know what you think 💚
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I will when I get to it, I didn’t realise it was such a chunker!
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Sorry to hear about your slump, but this looks like a great haul to help get you through it!
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Thanks, hopefully they bring me out of the slump times!
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I love that you support the library so much! 😀 I haven’t been good at it, but lately, I have discovered that my library actually has a lot of books that I am interested in. So now before buying the book, I want to read I check If my library has it. Recently I picked up Winter Song and The Nowhere Girls there. I really hope to keep doing this and not go back to my old habit of just buying the books. 😉
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Yes libraries forever!
If I hear about a book I’m interested in I automatically check my library and then I also find hidden gems I wouldn’t have known about if I hadn’t went to it. Saves so much money as well ❤
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I should start doing that. I use way to much money on books🙈
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OMG!! I just added ‘Sapiens’ to my goodreads TBR yesterday. Can’t wait to read it!
I struggle with anxiety and OCD as well, strangely, I never thought of reading about it, even though I mostly read NF…adding Notes on A Nervous Planet to my TBR right now.
I like that you are getting books from the library! I never thought about specifically posting of which books I get from the library but they could always use some publicity.
Thanks for posting!!
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I love the way it’s written broken into smaller chapters and the language is so funny at times.
I’m trying to get into more NF but having a time of it trying to find my type. I would highly recommend Noted on A Nervous Planet!
The library always needs publicity and it’s mainly where I get my books to read from!
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I really need to go back and get library books more often..
Hm, Maybe id go for “notes on a nervous planet” too! I have “reasons to stay alive” on my shelves waiting for me ! Though I think the latter is more concerning depression rather than anxiety? im not sure anymore XD
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The library is amazing you totally should! Notes on a Nervous Planet is really good I think both talk about him having both anxiety and depression but I haven’t read Reasons to Stay Alive yet.
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I hit slumps often. I’ve been in a mini one lately. I keep reading but it takes me much longer to read books than usual I find. I really want to read Joe Hill.
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Aww hopefully you are out of it soon! It sucks when you are in one, it’s just so bleh!
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I have read NOS4A2, and it was a great book. It was my initial introduction to Joe Hill as a writer, and this encouraged me to read many more of his books. It is creepy and disturbing, but a good read.
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Aww I’m glad you enjoyed it! Is the rest of his books as creepy and disturbing?
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Great library haul I hope you enjoy reading each book on your haul, thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
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Thank you!
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I LOVED 7 1/2 Deaths, it is a brilliant mindfuck. Just let it ride… it’s a confusing but brilliant mess lmao
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Love this library haul! As I just commented on your Goodreads I have read and really enjoyed Ketchup Clouds a couple of years ago! I have heard such good things about the Joe Hill book and also The Seven and a half deaths of Evelyn Hugo! I can’t wait to read those. Notes on a Nervous Planet is on my kindle and I should totally read that soon DD:
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Ketchup Clouds is so strange but good! I’ve read around 100 pages of Joe Hill and it’s really interesting.
Notes on a Nervous Planet is completely worth the read!
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