Let's Get Acquainted!

Hey y’all! Welcome to week 1 of Berry’s Book Blog! I am so happy you’re here. Before I get into my current and favorite reads, I’d like to hear from you. 

First things first. Are you a physical book reader or a Kindle/device reader?

For me, I'm both. During my first year of reading, I was strictly a physical book girlie. I honestly had no urge to even look at a kindle, because I didn’t think I would ever enjoy reading and not being able to physically see the progress I’m making. Not to mention, working from home and staring at a screen all day really bothered my eyes and gave me unbearable headaches, so I couldn’t fathom staring at another screen for my relaxing time. My stubborn self was justifying spending $10-$15 a book a week because I was so happy I had found a hobby that I thoroughly enjoyed. However, after a couple months of that, I realized I couldn’t be spending so much money a month on books (that's called maturing if you ask me!). So, I started to research Kindles and came across the Kindle Paperwhite. A Kindle with a “paper-like” screen so it won’t hurt your eyes. I saved up some money in gift cards and bit the bullet last November for the Kindle ($149) and the Kindle Unlimited subscription ($10 a month).  Let’s just say… I’m OBSESSED. Don’t get me wrong, I still love a physical copy, but I definitely enjoy reading numerous books a month for only $10! My toxic trait is reading a book on my kindle, really loving it, then buying it as a physical copy so I have it forever. Am I really saving money? Probably not.. Lol.

Now onto my current read: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton. I just started this book, so I don’t know much about it yet. There were mixed reviews and the first couple of pages were a list of trigger warnings. I am definitely in for a wild ride… Will keep y’all updated! Have you read it? Give me your thoughts!

My book recommendation for the week is Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. This is a thriller and I rated it 5/5☆ This book wraps you in with the perspective of a girl, named Mallory, who just got out of rehab looking for a job. She finds a nannying position that she truly loves. The parents are sweet, the little boy is fun, and the pay is good. Teddy, the little boy, is never far from his sketchbook. His usually fun drawings turn sinister, and Mallory wonders if the unsolved murder in their backyard has anything to do with it. She becomes hellbent on trying to decipher the images to save Teddy. But is it too late?

My favorite thing about this read is that Rekulak included the pictures throughout the book instead of just describing them. It added a great visual to go off of and made the book so much more intriguing (and a little extra scary I’m not gonna lie).

Newly added to my TBR pile: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez, and The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Have you read any of these? What have you added to your TBR pile recently?

I can’t wait to hear everyone's thoughts!! Have a great week!

Lots of Love,

Mads :)