It’s hard to believe we’re coming into May! This month flew for me. Now that the weather is warming up and all the snow is gone, it’s been a pleasure to spend more time outside in nature. I’m feeling very positive about the upcoming growing season too.
I returned to blogging the second half of March. Because I missed that wrap-up, I’m going to combine everything I’ve posted since coming back. I’ve had a few good months and feel really good about being back here in the blogging community again, especially now that I’ve figured out the block editor. 🙂
Regular Book Reviews from March-April:
- Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens
- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
- The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
- Of Beast and Beauty by Chanda Hahn
- Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay
- The Pastel Effect by Arly Carmack
- Nottingham: The True Story of Robyn Hood by Anna Burke
- Free Lunch by Rex Ogle
- What Doesn’t Kill You by Tessa Miller
- A Summer to Remember by Erika Montgomery
- The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
- Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent
- Gone to the Woods by Gary Paulsen
- Tampa by Alissa Nutting
- Vasilisa by Julie Mathison
- Fable by Adrienne Young
- Namesake by Adrienne Young
- Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest by Rebel Girls
- When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
- Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry
Reading Challenges:
I started my own personal 2021 Retelling Reading Challenge since it doesn’t have a host this year. Since I’ve started, I’ve completed 6 books towards this challenge. I do have a DNF (Love in the Wild) which I’ll talk about next week. This means in order to meet the goal, I have 9 books left to read by the end of the year. I’m thinking it’s possible to surpass my original goal at this point.
1. Of Beast and Beauty by Chanda Hahn - Review - 2.5-3*** 2. Nottingham: The True Story of Robynhood by Anna Burke - Review - 4**** 3. Vasilisa (Old Rus #1) by Julie Mathison - Review - 4**** 4. Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent - Review - 4-4.5 **** 5. The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman - Review - 4**** 6. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle - Review - 4****
I’ve completed my Goodreads Challenge early. At the beginning of the year, I set it fairly low at 60 books total. Usually I do 100, but I didn’t want to add too much and regret it later. Hopefully I’ll read well over 100 books now that I’m back to reading full time.

Music Monday Posts:

- “Save Your Tears” by The Weeknd
- “Where Rainbows Never Die” by The SteelDrivers
- “Circles”by Post Malone
- “Better Be Good To Me” by Tina Turner
- “Cry No More” by Vaults
- “Strong” by London Grammar
Shabby Sunday Posts:

- Humpy The Moose by Harry J Baerg
- Rhyme Stew by Roald Dahl
- Old Bones: The Wonder Horse by Mildred Mastin Pace
Opinion Related Posts:
Flower Friday Posts:

I did a few ‘This Week’s Reads’ posts. Luckily I was able to read almost all of the planned books, with the exception of one that doesn’t publish until December. I decided to wait on the NetGalley books with publish dates past July.
So that’s it for March and April! I’m hoping to have a productive May as well. I’ll be doing a May thyroid health update after receiving a few emails from people asking about my Medical Medium progress. Flower Friday posts will hopefully increase too.
I hope you all had a wonderful April. Happy reading, and have a beautiful weekend!
❤ Mischenko
You’ve done great! So glad to see you back💜
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❤️ Thanks, Jonetta!
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Well done! You’re an inspiration.
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Thanks, David. 😉
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It’s been a full month and a half, hasn’t it? So many great covers and posts! I’ve enjoyed each one ❤️
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It has! Thank you for all your support, Tessa. I’ve enjoyed all of yours as well. Have a great weekend. ❤️
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What a great comeback for you Jen! 📚👍🏻
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Thanks! It’s a good balance for now. 👍😃
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Really glad you came back. And I’m glad you made your peace with the block editor.
I’ve made my peace with it too but I still hope, almost every day, that it goes away and dies.
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Thanks so much. The block editor is still such a pain at times. There are pros and cons just like everything I guess. It’s funny because when I open old posts, the classic editor opens up, and then I’m lost all over again. I just need the process to remain constant and I’m good. 😆
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💗
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You did amazingly both in March and April! More than anything, I’m so glad to have you back here at blogging!
Hope you have a wonderful May, happy reading🥰
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Thanks, Noriko. 💜
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