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Hello there! I'm someone who has always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with reading. While I struggle with it from time to time, managing to finish even a single book in a year feels like an achievement. Despite the challenges, I'm always on the lookout for books that can teach me something new or whisk me away to fantastical worlds.

My reading tastes are quite eclectic, ranging from science fiction and historical fiction to mystery, crime novels, and even manga. Whenever I find the time, I dive into these genres, always eager to explore new stories and perspectives.

If you have any book recommendations or want to chat about a great read, I'd love to hear from you!

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To Read (View all 36)

Daryl Gregory: I’m Not Disappointed Just Mad AKA The Heaviest Couch in the Known Universe (2024, Tor Books)
Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna: The AI Con (Hardcover, Penguin Random House)
Terje Rasmussen: The Internet Soapbox (EBook, Universitetsforlaget)

Currently Reading

Jodi Taylor: Joy To The World (EBook, Headline)
Maurice Leblanc: The Teeth of the Tiger (2019, Standard Ebooks)

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Jodi Taylor: Little Donkey (2015, Accent Press Limited)
Jodi Taylor: The Something Girl (Paperback, Accent Press)
Jodi Taylor: The Nothing Girl (Paperback, 2014, Accent Press Ltd, Accent Press)

2026 Reading Goal

16% complete! Custard Rock has read 2 of 12 books.

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reviewed Little Donkey by Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor: Little Donkey (2015, Accent Press Limited)

A Pleasant short festive story

This is a short story which is set between the first book, The Nothing Girl, and the second book in the series, The Something Girl. The story is full of humour, following Jenny, Russell, and their motley crew of animals and friends as Marilyn is given the starring role in the Christmas Nativity.

reviewed The Something Girl by Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor: The Something Girl (Paperback, Accent Press)

The Something Girl by Jodi Taylor.

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This book is very similar to the first book, Nothing Girl, but you can see how the main character, Jenny, has grown and developed a little since the first book. However, I would recommend reading the short story Little Donkey before reading this book, as it will fill in some gaps and has some funny moments.

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reviewed The Nothing Girl by Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor: The Nothing Girl (Paperback, 2014, Accent Press Ltd, Accent Press)

The Nothing Girl

Jodi Taylor’s latest installment offers a refreshing departure from her earlier series: St Mary’s, Time Police, and Elizabeth Cage. While it remains firmly rooted in the familiar world of Rushford, the novel expands that setting in new and intriguing directions.

What sets this book apart is its distinct narrative voice. The slightly altered style feels better suited to the story’s pacing and tone, yet it still retains the witty humor that fans have come to expect from Taylor’s work.

I was completely absorbed from start to finish, breezing through the pages over the Christmas holidays. In just a few days, I finished the whole book a testament to how engaging and enjoyable the reading experience is.