So, this month I am reading big books, but also reading some smaller books in-between to keep up my momentum. I always need to pause a big book and finish a quick read or I end up getting bogged down, am I the only one who feels this way from time to time?
Anyway, this Middle Mark is mainly going to be a few of the small books, hopfully my monthly wrap up will have some of the larger books. Fingers crossed.
Ask Baba Yaga: Otherworldly Advice for Everyday Troubles by Taisia Kitaiskaia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very adorable and helpful book. This advice centered book is a mixture of fun, thoughtfulness, and folklore. I plan on reading more from this author because the writing was lyrical, but not annoying. The advice was useful, but not full of itself.
I see myself picking it up again from time to time.
Literary Witches: A Celebration of Magical Women Writers by Taisia Kitaiskaia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very cute and quick read. I really enjoyed how each section was set up. A little story create by the author, a little non-fiction blurb about the “literary witch” and then recommenced reading for each one. This truly is a wonderful celebration of women writers from a wide array of backgrounds and time.
This little blurb and short little story really gets you in the mood to explore these women and it is so wonderful that she gives you 3 or more recommendations. On top of that the illustrator, Katy Horon, has a wonderful style and you can see how individualized and meaningful each of the pieces are.
Stalin’s Daughter by Rosemary Sullivan
I picked up this novel while at my local indie bookstore. I am ashamed to say and admit I never knew Stalin has a daughter. I honestly just through he was so evil that I cannot fathom that he could be a father. I am currently about 74 pages into the book and I think is he is a horrible husband, horrible person, and I think he was a messed up dad already. Mainly because of foreshadowing and some comments here and there, but I am interested in seeing just how low he goes in his personal life.
The Stand by Stephen King
I have finally started this huge book, I am not too far into it, but I can already see why it is a beloved book of his. It has a very interesting start and I normally don’t like apocalyptic dystopian writings, mainly because YA was/is just pushed them way to much for me, but I will say that this one seems very different and I am curious to see how he pictures a world after our world collapses.
Bookish Luna 
I always have to have a couple smaller books if I’m reading a hugeeee book otherwise I’ll just come up with an excuse not to read it!😂
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Glad to hear I am not the only one who does this. 😂
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I didn’t know Stalin had a daughter either! That book sounds super interesting, though, and I’d love to hear your thoughts when you finish it!
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I had no idea as well! I was so surprised that no one ever talks about this. My thoughts will be on my goodreads and on my monthly wrap up. 🙂
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I’m really interested in reading The Stand! I love SK, and I just read his memoir where he talks a lot about this book! Good luck reading your big books!
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Are you talking about On Writing? That was a great one for sure. Thanks for the luck! 🙂
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