Johnnysbookreviews

The last book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, which is one of the most popular series Sarah J. Maas has written. If you haven't checked out the prior episodes, listen to those as well. The links are down below. In this episode, I discuss more about this book, my review, and what I liked and disliked about the book. A Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Review: ⁠⁠https://www.john...

The Secret Lives of Booksellers is a book about booksellers and librarians. This book provides the stories of what these people do. Matt Eversmann conducted the interviews, put thos interviews into stories, James edited those stories if needed, and then sent those stories to his publisher to be published in one book. This team have done three other books, which are also great: E. R. Nurses, Walk I...

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas is the novella in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (ACOTAR). This is the fourth book or 3.5 book in the ACOTAR series. It provides information on the characters I'm are starting to love like Feyre, Cassian, and Morr. The book is also about Solstice, which is a huge celebration to celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one....

The third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. If I'm pumping these reviews out this quickly, the book must be good. Next Monday will be over the novella, A Court of Frost and Starlight. This series is based on Feyre's journey of becoming a leader and fighting for the mortals. This third book is over trying to win a war. In this episode, I'll be discussing m...

The second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas is A Court of Mist and Fury. This series is Maases most popular series. Because of that, this is an exciting episode. Let's dive in where I discuss more about this book, my review, what I liked about the book, and what I didn't like. A Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Review: ⁠https://www.johnnysbookreviewspo...

Here we are. I've finally read this book. A Court of Thorns and Roses or ACOTAR is a book I was recommend to by a family member. However, I never got into it. After a year of seeing everyone buy it where I work, I had to finally cave in and read it in 2024. This is the first book in the five part fantasy series and discusses about Feyre. In this review, I'll take more about the book, autho...

Diary of Wimpy kid has sold over 290 million copies, and this series began with Diary of Wimpy Kid when I was in 7th grade. Now, book 19 is coming out October 22, 2024. In this episode, I'm going to discuss four lessons I received from this series. My plan is to do a deep dive over this series in 2024, so stay tuned for that. Medium article: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/what-diary-of-a-w...

No better way to celebrate the 100th episode than to talk about Caitlin Clark. Yesterday, she scored her 3,685th point, which puts her at number 1 for all time scoring for college basketball. Pearl Moore has the unofficial record of 4,061, which Clark probably won't pass. Because Clark broke the record and put a statement that women's basketball matters, Pediment Publishing is coming out with a bo...

So... I have started Sarah J. Maas's most popular series. Let me tell you.... It's good. In this episode, I'm going talk more about this book and provide my intial review over it. Throne of Glass series: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/43--Throne-of-Glass-Series-by-Sarah-J--Maas-Book-Review-e20utim/a-a9i619g Fantasyfangirls podcast: https://www.fanta...

Waxing On by Ralph Macchio is all about Karate Kid. In this episode, I'm going to do a deep dive into my favorite chapter, which is chapter six. The chapter goes over the eighties and how eighties movies changed cinematic history. Waxing On Book Review: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/34--Waxing-On-by-Ralph-Macchio-Book-Review-Part-2-e1tce2f/a-a961upa For wr...

Fourth wing series is a new romantasy or a fantasy romance series that have dragons, magic, and battle scenes. There are a lot of theories on when the third book is coming out. In this episode, I discuss my theory. My post on when the third book in the Fourth Wing series will come out: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/iron-flame-by-rebecca-yarros-updates-when-will-the-third-book-come-out-edc...

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins took me a long time to read. It's been on my to be read list for at least three years, and I didn't pick up the book until now. I'm glad I did because it's a great book about his life and how he became so disciplined. In this episode, I talk about the book, provide my review over the book, and discuss what I liked and disliked about the book. Endure by Cameron Hanes...

I've read 406 books in the last three years. That averages to roughly 135 books per year. By reducing one habit by 85%, I've been able to read more consistently. Because I read three to four hours daily and have been for the last 1,123 days, I'm going to read a lot of books. The important thing for me is to continue that consistency and keep reading daily by making sure I keep that one habits hour...

Podcast episode are going to be on Monday's now. I've had to look at how I spent my time in 2023, and I wasn't optimizing a crucial time where I can listen to audiobooks, which was when I drive. I listened to them occassionally, but I would always go back to listening to the same five songs over and over again. In this episode, I discuss my plan to listen to more audiobooks and what I've listened...

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is the second book in the Fourth Wing series. I'll discuss information about both books, provide my review, and discuss what I liked and disliked about the book. Assistant to The Villain by Hannah Maerer Book Review: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/70--Assistant-To-The-Villain-by-Hannah-Maerer-Book-Review-e28l9a3/a-aa9qqim Fourth Win...

I've read 164 books in 2024, I didn't finish 14, and I re-read three. What a year. In this episode, I discuss all the genres that I read in and give you tips on how to read more consistently. Year In Books Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2023/58859323 Throne of Glass review: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/43--Throne-of-Glass-Series-by-Sa...

Happy New Year! I've read everyday for the last three years (1,095 days). In the episode, I talk about my journey and some of the reading stats I've had for this year and over the last three years. Goal is to make it to four years. Episode 57: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/57--How-I-Can-Read-4-Hours-Everday-Working-A-9-7-Job-e258tbi/a-a9vbom4 For written revie...

I started reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens last year, and I thought 'Why don't I read it every Christmas?' I might as well, so this is the tradition I've started. I talk more about this book and why I started this tradition in this episode. For Christmas Carol book review podcast episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/29--Christmas-Carol-By-Charles...

These are my goals for 2024. I like to make goals that are hard to reach, but not impossible. I don't like News Years Resolutions, so my focus is working on these goals now. Let's ge to it. For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/ I did write a post on my goals as well. Here it is: https://johnnysbookreviews.medium.com/my-reading-goals-and-goals-in-general-for-202...

Nelnet is my loan provider. There's a simple tool to use that allows you to pay more in the prinicipal of the loan. This is key since you'll be able to pay the loan off quicker. Don't worry about the interest. Pay off the prinicipal, so the interest doesn't increase more. In this episode, I discuss this trick in more depth. I also provided a detailed post about this trick as well with pictures to...

I've read about 50% of the book now. I'm taking my time to read it as it's such a long book. I'm loving it more than Fourth Wing. Fourth Wing is the first book in the Empyrean series or Fourth Wing series. A series over war, dragons, and romance. This episode will contain spoilers, so I wanted to let you know before you get into the episode. For written reviews, check out my websit...

I wrote a book over 7 tips that made me read more consistently. I've been working on these tips for the last 2 1/2 years with a reading streak of 1,058 days and counting. I've read on average 3-4 hours everyday while reading upwards to 100-200 pgs. per day. In this episode, I discuss the about why I wrote the book and the process in making one. For the medium post: https://johnnysbookreviews.mediu...

Ballards of Songbirds and Snakes comes out today. This movie is adapted from the same title by Suzanne Collins. It's the beginning of the Hunger Games (64 years earlier), and you get information about how president Snow became president and information about the mysterious victor, Lucy Gray Baird, who was the 1st victor to win from District 12. The information for the 10th Hunger Games was erased,...

This is a collector's item. An item that shouldn't be read! I put mine on the shelf, not to be touched again until I move it to another spot. I'll give the three main complaints I'm hearing about the book, which is over the damaged book, sprayed edges, and misprinting errors. I have only got to 7% so far, but I'll also provide my initial reaction of the book. For written reviews, check out my webs...

Iron Flame and Holiday Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros are already OOS online. Absolutely insane. One of the biggest release days of the year. If you didn't pre-order the book, you better go to your local bookstore or retailer like Walmart on Tuesday morning. Later you get to the store, the more likely you're not going to get these special editions. For written reviews, check out my website: https:/...