Book 2/30. My rating: 2 of 5 stars In 2044, the world outside has become almost unrecognisable, causing millions escape into the OASIS – an enormous virtual world where people can live out almost any fantasy.For Wade Watts, the OASIS is more than an escape. Its mysterious creator, James Halliday, has hidden a series of … Continue reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Book 1/30. My rating: 5 of 5 stars After not reading a single 5-star book in 2025 😭 and, worse, reading four 1-star ones 😭😭 I am beyond thrilled to start my 2026 reading challenge with a 5-star book 🥳The Nightingale tells the story of Vianne and Isabelle, sisters bound by a deep affection despite … Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Book 29/30. My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original 2015 ReviewJust finished reading this, and I really wished I read this before I watched the movie. I watched the movie because seemingly everyone was going on and on about it, and how good it is. Maybe it's because I'm not a movie person (I much … Continue reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Book 28/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars Spare, a memoir by Prince Harry, chronicles The Duke of Sussex’s life from his childhood and the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana, to his military service, marriage to Meghan Markle, and subsequent step back from royal duties. The memoir’s title highlights Prince Harry’s position as … Continue reading Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

Book 26/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars Book 26 on the 26th 🤩🤓A young woman earns her money by posing as a bargain psychic at Spiritual Palms, while secretly doing some illegal sex work on the side. Most of her clients simply pay her to hear whatever makes them feel better. Her routine changes … Continue reading The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

Book 25/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars After a painful breakup nine years ago, witch Vivienne Jones decided to get a little revenge on her ex. She knew cursing him was a misuse of magic, but she figured a spell powered by an “orchard hayride” candle could not do much harm.Then Rhys Penhallow, Vivi’s … Continue reading The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

Book 24/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars After finishing my previous book (The Night Circus) a fortnight ago and not reading anything since, I decided that there is no better way to get back into the swing of things than with the Queen of the Goodreads Choice Award for Readers’ Favorite Romance. Emily has … Continue reading Funny Story by Emily Henry

Book 23/30. My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original 2015 ReviewI've read hundreds, probably even a thousand books. I've been into books for as long as I've been able to read. But this book is easily a top 10. Erin had me at page 11. Magical. Enchanting. Delightful ... I really didn't want it to … Continue reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Book 22/30. My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original 2015 ReviewCharming read. Bilbo Baggins is quite easily one of the most charming literature characters of all times. The story was fun and funny. Tolkien is a very humourous writer, and that was a pleasant surprise for me. I loved reading how Bilbo grew into himself, … Continue reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Book 21/30. My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original 2015 ReviewI hadn't read a Sidney Sheldon book in well over a decade. So this was nostalgia on 100. I can honestly say I had forgotten just how enjoyable his novels are. The first time I read any of his novels, it was Nothing Lasts Forever … Continue reading Windmills of the Gods by Sidney Sheldon