I used to use my local library all the time when I was in school. Source I even spent every lunchtime in my school's library. My friends and I were pupil librarians and we practically had the run of the whole library. And then, when I started University, the only library I had time for was the University library. And that wasn't an enjoyable experience. However, last summer I started going to my local library again. (I then had to stop again when I got my job.) And unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. Source The availability sucks. I can deal with books I want that are already out on loan. It's the complete lack of decent books the library has on its system that gets to me. All those months I went to the library last year and I never left with a book that was already on my TBR. I walked around that place looking at my Goodreads trying to find any book on that list. And I couldn't find any at all (except for the Classics). To be honest, I ...
I’ve heard good things about Daughter of the Moon Goddess.
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Daughter of the Moon Goddess is fantastic
DeleteOne of these days I should read Gallant.
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I hope you can read it soon, it's a wonderful story
DeleteI started reading Kingfisher for the first time this year too and I'm so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteI really need to read more Kingfisher!
DeleteI just loved that duolgy that Sue Lynn Tan wrote. She's so good.
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DeleteVE Schwab is one of my absolute favourite authors! If you're looking for what of hers to read next, I highly recommend A Darker Shade of Magic or Vicious.
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They are both on my TBR so one day!
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