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What We’re Reading Wednesday, January 8th

Our weekly space to check in about books and reading

Amanda Kay Oaks
Your Book Friend
3 min readJan 8, 2025

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Hello, book friends! I write to you from the inside of a snow globe as the snow continues to come down here in PA. While I love the beauty of snow, it makes our driveway really tricky since it’s a 1/4 mile gravel road, so I’m looking forward to it slowing down here soon. It is lovely weather for staying inside with a good book, though.

I’m one book into 2025, so let’s get into those updates!

(Full disclosure: This post contains Bookshop.org affiliate links. Books marked with an asterisk were received as complimentary review copies).

Recent Reads

To start the year, I read the wonderful Dating and Dragons* by Kristy Boyce. It’s her follow-up to the equally adorable Dungeons and Drama, which I loved. I adored Dating and Dragons just as much, meaning I started 2025 with a five star read! You can check out my review here if you want to know more.

Current Reads

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Next up is another ARC, Vow of the Shadow King* by Sylvia Mercedes. This series was originally…

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Amanda Kay Oaks
Amanda Kay Oaks

Written by Amanda Kay Oaks

Pittsburgh-based writer & wearer of many metaphorical hats. Making words about books, pop culture, witchery, health, travel, and more! She/her.

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