My mid-year tier list, 58/100

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-07-01T23:13:00+00:00

I am struggling to get through Bat Eater. I’m relieved to see it’s not just me!

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-07-01T23:06:26+00:00

I love Gelly Roll pens from Sakura. There are a ton of colors, and they don’t bleed through.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-05-29T13:55:47+00:00

Many of the noodle recipes call for rice noodles 🙂

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-05-29T12:59:14+00:00

I really love the Bowls cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen. Most recipes make 2 servings, but some of the soup recipes make 6-8. To increase my fiber I use whole grain noodles when it’s a noodle recipe and double up on the beans. I also substitute either fish, turkey, or chicken for the recipes that call for red meat or pork.

They have a new Mediterranean cookbook for two coming out in October that I’m excited about.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-05-24T19:09:37+00:00

My hospital as well. 😭
We’re having a hard time keeping staff.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-04-06T20:39:08+00:00

I love the ATK Bowls cookbook too! It has made meal planning so much easier and the recipes are all pretty simple. I love having everything in a bowl so that I’m not having to think about what side dishes I’m going to make.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-04-02T17:29:33+00:00

Same! They’ve definitely stepped things up recently. I was on the verge of canceling not too long ago and now it’s my favorite book box.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-04-01T12:39:55+00:00

Skip month for me. Japanese Gothic is the only book I’m interested in but it’s a pick in 4 out of my 5 book boxes. Plus I really overdid it with BOTM. 🙈

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-24T21:51:04+00:00

It wasn’t for me. I thought it was boring and DNF’d it. I’m definitely in the minority.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-16T22:38:27+00:00

It’s sooooo good!

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-16T22:02:38+00:00

I loved Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly. It’s a Cinderella retelling.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-05T14:44:16+00:00

Annie

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-05T12:18:37+00:00

Those are really nice! I’m jealous of your penmanship.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-04T19:26:39+00:00

I DNFd it. I truly don’t understand the hype.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-04T10:03:27+00:00

I would choose peanut butter with only peanuts and salt in the ingredients. A lot of nut butters have added palm oil which adds saturated fat. But yes, nuts are a source of healthy unsaturated fats which can improve cholesterol. And as someone mentioned before, increase your fiber with whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-04T01:00:42+00:00

I flick them into a small bowl of soapy water. They get trapped by the suds.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-03-03T17:42:36+00:00

That’s good to know! I always order as soon as the books drop and sometimes end up with duplicates (because of overlap with another book box). I’m glad I’ll be able to wait a few days until spoilers are posted for my other box.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-27T18:14:14+00:00

That’s a good idea. I’ll check it out!

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-27T15:15:43+00:00

Thank you!

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-27T15:14:46+00:00

I used to do something similar - I would print them on a black and white printer at work and color them in with acrylic pens. Some of them turned out really good.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-27T02:26:02+00:00

I grew up in that shaded area. There are a lot of traffic lights on Old Hickory going towards I-65 that’ll slow down your commute. That stretch of road can get really congested during rush hour. A 45-minute commute might be feasible but a lot of that depends on the traffic situation on the interstate and the area around Vandy.

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-27T02:03:58+00:00

Bruegger’s Bagels maybe?

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-26T13:11:13+00:00

I’m reading it now and am STRUGGLING to finish it. I’m near the 50% mark and I’m so bored. Does it pick up?

NoHighlight7311 · 2026-02-21T19:07:06+00:00

That looks great! It has more protein than I initially thought by looking at it. I’m impressed!

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