Internal Time: Chronotypes, Social Jet Lag, and Why You’re So Tired by Till Roenneberg, Grover Gardner (Narrator)

I have had this on my list for awhile. I was even more interested in chronobiology after my insomnia issues a couple years ago. This book had a good summary of the topic from a leading scientist in the field. The format of the book starts each chapter with a fictional story which is used to explain a concept. I have seen format in other nonfiction books and do not like it. The stories end up hollow since the author is not a fiction writer. I’d prefer the straight facts but I know others may prefer to learn through anecdotes. A good subject but only recommended if really want to know more about chronobiology.

1.25-1.5x. January 24-28, 2024.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

I liked this more than People Who Meet on Vacation. Objectively, this was a good contemporary romance novel. It had decent banter, an interesting female lead, and was subverting the small town romance trope. Nora feels different and more developed than most female leads. I appreciated the childfree representation. There was a good sibling relationship. Overall, it’s well done. I still found myself still bored with the length and the contrived conflicts. The book had the typical romance tropes of Other Guy, Love Triangle, and Poor Communication. I wish I liked this more than I did, but most of these contemporary romances don’t do it for me. I need to really consider before picking up on another. I won’t say no to another Henry novel but not anytime soon.

Listened to a little bit on audiobook. I generally like Julia Whelan as a narrator but her voice for Charlie did not work for me.

1.75x. Read January 23-25, 2025 on Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Libra 2.

Ascendance of a Bookworm (Light Novel), Part 2 Volume 2 by Miya Kazuki, Y? Shiina (Illustrator), Quof (Translator)

I was not able to read this as often as the previous novels. This had an exciting plot movement towards the end. Gosh I love this series.

Read Jan 15-30, 2025 read on Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Libra 2.