January Reads

2025/2/21 Edited to

... Read moreAs the year begins, many avid readers set their sights on ambitious reading goals. January often serves as a fresh start to dive into diverse genres and authors, fostering a love for literature and personal growth. One notable read highlighted in this month's selection is 'Black Girls Must Die Exhausted' by Jayne Allen. This poignant novel tackles important themes of identity and resilience, resonating strongly with readers seeking authentic stories. In addition to fiction, non-fiction options also abound, encouraging readers to indulge in self-improvement and knowledge expansion. Setting reading goals can vary in practice—some may challenge themselves to read a specific number of books, while others focus on exploring new authors or themes. Participating in community discussions, like those found under the hashtags #letsread and #readtosucced, can enhance the reading experience, offering insights and recommendations from fellow book lovers. Whether you're looking to finish what you've started or seeking to discover new titles, the reading community is here to support and inspire your literary ambitions this month. Don't forget to share your own progress and thoughts, fostering a vibrant environment for book discussions!

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January Reads
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January Reads
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January Reads
This month my goal was to read 10 books. I only managed to read 8 but that’s a win to me! In January my focus was on cozy, small town romance novels and these ones by Laurie Gilmore and Elise Silver did not let me down. If you’re looking for a cozy, small town romance with some ✨spice✨ I highly rec
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January Reads
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Rating my January Reads with emojis
I had a pretty good book month! How about you? What was your best read from January? Love Theoretically ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 Your Truly ⭐️Overall rating: 4.5/5 Birthday Girl ⭐️Overall rating: 3.75 /5 Blossom in the Winter ⭐️Overall rating: 2.5/5 Fourth Wing ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 Iron Flame
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January Reads Wrap Up📚
Here’s what I read in January!✨Comment down below if you have read any of these! Or if any are on your TBR🩵 #januaryreads #booktok #bookshelf #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
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my january reads!📖
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January reads!!
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January Reads📚
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January Reads
Here are my January reads I really surprised myself because I usually read 1-2 books a month and I am already half way done with my year goal so looks like I will be changing my goal also give me suggestions on what to read next #januaryreads #januarybooks #booktok #booksoflemon8 #bookre
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my january reads!📚
I can’t believe I read 6 books this month!🤯 i’ve been getting more into thriller/mystery books but First Lie Wins definitely kept me on my toes! It’s hard to choose my #1 but i’m gonna have to give it to Thanks for Listening! The audiobook was amazing so please listen to it! 👇🏾What have y
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January Reads
God's Hotel: 8/10 It was not what I expected, and it made some really interesting points about the modern healthcare system. Weyward: 8/10 The story was compelling, and I enjoyed the author's storytelling structure. The Women of Brewster Place: 9/10 I was impressed how the author'
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January reads half month update!
My half month update for my reading!! This is the first year I’ve used a reading planner and I’m LOVING it!! I’ve gotten so much reading done since this snow storm started! I already have a top 3 favorites but we’ll keep that for the end of the month!😉🤣 #Lemon8Diary #bookaesthetic #bookstag
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January reads!!
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January Reads
I didn’t think they were “dark” more like a dimmed light, late night read. Both books had their funny moments and I think I’d enjoy these books as movies someday . Can’t wait for the third edition ! #Lemon8Diary #bookrecommendations #BookReview #lightsoutnavessaallen #navessaallenbooks
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January reads
For 2024 I want to read atleast 5 books a month, and so far we are starting off with a huge hit….. THRONE OF GLASS SERIES apparently there’s like four different ways you can read the order of these books pictured above is how I am reading them so far and I like this way! This series started
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January Reads
Current reads of the month! Starting January slow but going strong☺️ #readersoflemon8 #reading #readingtracker #januaryreads #goodreads #goodreadschallenge2024 #Lemon8 #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookwormlife
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Hope Wilhelmina

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MY JANUARY READS (so far)✨🫶
obsessed with fredia. obsessed with thrillers. please leave some more thriller recommendations below!!! #kindle #Lemon8Diary #kindleaesthetic #kindleunlimited #kindlepaperwhite #kindlegirly #kindlegirlie #unaesthetic #thrillerbookrecommendations
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January Reads
I read a lot of books this month! 10 physical books and 2 audiobooks! Which were the first audiobooks I tried and I loved Mile High!! A some big series Fourth Wing and Crescent City books!!! House of Shadow and Flame is on my TBR for February! I started this year not making myself have a quantit
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January Reads
All the books I read in January! I’m about 70% done with Happy Place now…then on to ACOTAR!
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LadyTeeLifeNBooks

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My January reads
What was your fav read in January? Mine was definitely a curse for true love. #books #reading #january #5starreads #foryou #fyp
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January Reads
Only 3 rereads but only because I haven’t finished the series. My copy of acomaf is currently lent to a friend so kindle cover will do 💀 #januarybooks #acotar #ironflame #lemon8bookclub
Scarlett ❤️‍🔥

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January Reads
I hope everyone had a successful month of reading! I read a total of 6 books! 1. The Honey’s 2. Three Hearts Hideaway (ARC) 3. The Dancing Girls 4. One Left Alive 5. Northwoods (BOTM Audiobook) 6. The Locked Door The Locked Door was probably my favorite. I love Freida McFadden. She neve
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January Reads!
January Reading Recap: A Dive into Dark Romance and Thrilling Adventures January has been a whirlwind of reading for me, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on the books I tackled this month! From dark romances to thrilling series, here’s a recap of what I read, along with my ratings and highli
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❄️January Reads❄️
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January Reads
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I read all of these for free with Kindle Unlimited! 1.) The Last Flight ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • It was good I just felt like the ending didn’t give me enough 2.) Never Lie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • I read this in a day it was a good short thriller! 3.) Mile High ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • OBSESSED, this book had me feeling all of
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January Reads!
A little late January wrap up!! I had a great reading month and every single book was 4-5 stars!!! My favorite this month had to go to Onyx Storm but the @naomilucasromance Naga Brides series came in a close second! 🐍🥹 #januaryreads #bookstagram #monsterromance #romantasy #onyxstorm
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January Reads 📖
My favorite book this month is November 9 by Colleen Hoover. I’ve laughed and cried multiple times throughout the book! Stay tuned for my February reads. 💕🫶🏼 What was your favorite read for January? #bookreads #mysterybooks #romancebooks #bookrecsoflemon8 #bookgirly #januarybook
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January 2025 reads 🫶
#lemon8bookclub #januaryreads #followformore #2025reads #2025reading 🚨1-3 intertwined series! read in order for best plot of character and lack of spoilers! 🚨 1. TWISTED series (4books) ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2.KING OF SIN series (4 books) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 3. THE STRIKER (stand alone) 💜💜💜💜💜 4.
Makayla Marie

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January Reads
Haven’t done one of these in a while. Finally getting back in the swing of things with reading and changing things up also with #audiobooks With my commute to work, audio books have been a life saver. They help make the drive easier and of course I can get thru a book much quicker. #book
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January reads so far
California keeping busy while anticipating the release of Onyx storm, I will be starting my re-read of forth wing in preparation of Tuesday 🥹 #currentreads #januaryreads #books #booktok #booktokbooks
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January reads
Books read: -The Wicked King -The Queen Of Nothing -The Coven -The Cursed -Six Scorched Roses -The Silent Patient Favorite read: -The Queen of Nothing #booktok #booksoflemon8 #bookish #bookrecs #readingwrapup
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My JANUARY Reads 🫶
My New Years Resolution was three books a month and so far we are right on track! All three books this month were SO good. Who Are You Following? by Sadie Robertson Huff ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5: I bought this book at Hobby Lobby accompanied with a study guide/workbook which also had access to a s
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January Reads
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My January Reads
Save this post for next time you need a book rec! 📚 and lmk in the comments what you’ve enjoyed reading lately! It’s not surprising given how long January felt that I got so much reading done! I genuinely enjoyed every book I read this month, so you really can’t go wrong with any of these 🩵
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My January reads📚
Possessing her series: I loved it. If you love the haunting Adeline series you will love this. Hayden is like zade in many ways but I feel like he cares more doesn’t just want to own her. The Clutter Connection: this really helped me understand why I can never stay organized. I just haven’t bee
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A digital display of five book covers, including 'Sylo,' 'Fourth Wing,' 'Monday's Not Coming,' 'Fairest of Them All,' and 'The Inmate,' marked with checkmarks. The text 'MY JANUARY READS' is visible, along with '5 books finished' on the Lemon8 platform.
My January reads 🙂‍↕️
Just started reading this year again.. I struggle finding good books but so far I have read The inmate 5/5 ⭐️ Fairest of them all 3.5/5 ⭐️ Monday’s not coming 4/5 ⭐️ Fourth wing 5/5 ⭐️ Sylo 4.5/5 ⭐️ Any recommendations? Or book buddies? #books to read this month #januaryreads #r
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January Reads 📚
My January reads 🥰 I can’t wait to dive into these books once I’m done I’ll name my top 3 Books. Come along with me as I conquer my 2025 Book Goals #JanuaryBooks #blackauthors #blackbooks #blackbookworm
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