Aev the Reader
Reading is still a relatively new passion of mine. I started getting back into reading late 2022-early 2023 and have been addicted ever since. I primarily read romance and fantasy.
A goal of mine is to expand the bookish community here on the small web and bring readers together. This has started with The Book Ring which has many community-focused expansions planned for 2024.
Latest Reads
Partners
Favorite Reads of 2024
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Community Involvement.
As I’ve been growing more into this hobby as well as the small web, I really wanted to create a space where readers could easily find and befriend others who love books and reading. So I’ve created a webring and directory called The Book Ring!
The Book Ring isn’t exclusive to just the small web, but I am hoping it will become an avenue for others to discover the small web. Authors as well as book bloggers are also welcome to join. โฅ So long as you have your own website/blog with book-related content and can share our webring code, you are welcome!
As of 2024, The Book Ring has made some expansion efforts. It is primarily settled in my library subdomain, though, you can still access is through Neocities as well. I have implemented more social features and intend to keep expanding this community, so be sure to check it out and join if it’s something you’re interested in!
Favorite Booktubers
- tier ranking every FANTASY ROMANCE book I read in 2024 ๐
- Do I have 1000 books yet?
- Do I have 1000 books yet?
- reading the entire PLATED PRISONER series ๐โญ๏ธ series reading vlog (spoilers)
- reading 4 books, book unboxing, and bookshelf reorganization ๐ FANTASY READING VLOG
- all the books i read in december โจ horror, litfic, romantasy with YEARNING
- december reading wrap up ๐ all the books I read last month!
- My Favorite Books of 2024
- My Favorite Books of 2024
- I made a book sleeve!
- I made a book sleeve!
- my favorite books of 2024 might surprise you
- I read 80 books in one year, here's which ones you should read.
- I read 80 books in one year, here's which ones you should read.
- TBR Jar prompts choose my January reads โญ๏ธ๐ January TBR
- What I Got For Christmas 2024 || bookish, cozy, feminine, vintage
- my best books of 2024 ๐ my favorite books I read this year ๐
- tier ranking my most anticipated books for 2024 (disappointments, best, and worst)
- Christmas Gift Guide 2024 || self-care, crafty, bookish, *aesthetic*
- reading my 5 STAR predictions ๐โญ๏ธ READING VLOG
Fairyloot Feed
Welcome to my Bookstodon Feed! This is where you can follow along with my book-related ramblings if you’d like to! If you’d like to subscribe to my Bookstodon feed, you can do so via right clicking the RSS icon above, copy the feed link and paste it to your RSS reader. Alternatively, you can just copy/paste the link below to your RSS reader.
I listened to Call Me Maybe on audio book and this was a really cute story. This story follows Kal and Vera as Vera struggles to get tech support for her Date-in-the-box website. Kal, is posing as a tech agent. (That's all I'll say, I won't spoil the ending!) I definitely enjoyed it and would recommend for a short novella!Read my full review:https://library.thecozy.cat/blog/call-me-maybe-by-cara-bastone-book-review/@bookstodon #books #bookreview #bookstodon #bookstagram #booktok #CaraBastone […]
Nola and Caleb broke up on bad terms years ago after she moved away. When she returned, they still weren't on good terms and tried to avoid each other. Caleb's coworker knows Caleb still loves Nola and has regrets, and takes it into his own hands to play matchmaker. Very cute second chance romance!Read my full review:https://library.thecozy.cat/blog/resting-scrooge-face-by-meghan-quinn-book-review/@bookstodon #books #bookreview #bookstodon #bookstagram #booktok #MeghanQuinn #RestingScroogeFace […]
And last but not least, when you get all established and are looking for some bookish communities on the Small Web to join, check out The Book Ring! It is my personal webring and I even host a small social network community there where you are free to share and discuss everything #bookish. ๐ซ๐ Check it out at https://library.thecozy.cat/. If you have any questions about any of this, please ask! 4/4#books #bookstodon #booktok @bookstodon #bookstagram #pixelfed #Instagram #Meta #zuckerberg […]
So if having your own personal website where you can share book reviews, talk about your favorite reads, or generally just create a unique space that is truly 100% yours sounds appealing to you, definitely look into the #SmallWeb! No more big tech middlemen! You can find some great resources on my website https://smallweb.thecozy.cat/ as well as https://32bit.cafe/. 3/4 (Message continued in replies)#books #bookstodon #booktok @bookstodon #bookish #pixelfed #Instagram #Meta #bookstagram
You can have your own #book #blog, newsfeed via implementing #RSS, join #webrings (which are kinda like clubs that drive traffic to your personal site), and make your personal website quirky, creative, and a fun self expression of you! There are tons of ways to meet and interact with people on the #SmallWeb. 2/4 (Message continued in replies)#books #bookstodon #booktok @bookstodon #bookish #pixelfed #Instagram #Meta #zuckerberg #bookstagram
Hey #bookstagram! ๐ Welcome to the Fediverse. Since a lot of folks are switching over right now and trying something new, I also want to take this opportunity to introduce you to the #SmallWeb movement. Around here, it's really cool to make our own personal website instead of relying on big tech social platforms for social interaction. 1/4 (Message continued in replies)#books #bookstodon #booktok @bookstodon #bookish #pixelfed #Instagram #Meta #zuckerberg #book
I loved the story between Sloan and Luke, and I felt so bad for Asa, despite how terrible he was. He had such a horrible upbringing in an abusive household, it made my heart hurt for him. This was an amazing story and I could definitely see myself re-reading. Highly recommend!Read my full review:https://library.thecozy.cat/blog/too-late-by-colleen-hoover-book-review/@bookstodon #books #bookreview #bookstodon #bookstagram #booktok #ColleenHoover #TooLate #thrillerbooks #romancebooks
The book starts off with Hannah trying to get her dad's Sweater back that she accidentally left at her ex's house 15 years ago in hopes he might still have it. They end up reconciling and rekindling a lot of their old feelings. This was a fairly short listen, about a couple of hours, but I definitely enjoyed myself. Recommend!Read my full review:https://library.thecozy.cat/blog/still-hung-up-on-you-by-liz-maverick-book-review/@bookstodon #books #bookreview #bookstodon #bookstagram #booktok […]
Twisted Games gave me major Princess Diaries vibes and was also a sort of reverse Cinderella story, which I also loved. The plot kept me thoroughly hooked. I also have a major soft spot for characters that have a tortured past. ๐ฅฒ And I absolutely love it when there's solid character development around that. This book delivers!Read my full review:https://library.thecozy.cat/blog/twisted-games-by-ana-huang-book-review/@bookstodon #books #bookreview #bookstodon #bookstagram #booktok #AnaHuang […]
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- on January 19, 2025 at 5:49 am
The Cozy Cat gave 3 stars to Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life (Audible Audio) by Sophie Largen bookshelves: owned-books Decent, most of it I felt was just common sense but may be useful for some people.
- on January 19, 2025 at 5:44 am
The Cozy Cat started reading Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
- on January 19, 2025 at 5:44 am
The Cozy Cat is currently reading Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
- on January 19, 2025 at 4:22 am
On Isabella Street by Genevieve Graham 20 copies available, ends on February 06, 2025 Enter to win
- on January 18, 2025 at 7:04 pm
The Cozy Cat wants to read Flock by Kate Stewart
- on January 18, 2025 at 5:56 pm
The Cozy Cat gave 4 stars to Holiday Hideaway (Kindle Edition) by Mary Kay Andrews bookshelves: owned-books, adult-romance
- on January 18, 2025 at 5:54 pm
She has read 8 books toward her goal of 30 books. ย 8 of 30 (27%) Create your own 2025 Reading Challenge ยป
- on January 18, 2025 at 5:53 pm
The Cozy Cat has read Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life by Sophie Largen
- on January 17, 2025 at 1:14 am
The Cozy Cat added a status update. The Cozy Cat wrote: Hey all! I heard a lot of folks on Instagram are switching over to Pixelfed so I just wanted to use this opportunity to invite ya'll to the Small Web and also my bookish webring at library.thecozy.cat! If you're fed up with big tech, it's time to remove the middle man in your online social networking, make your own fun, quirky personal website, and join this grassroots movement! Learn more @ smallweb.thecozy.cat ! โจ๏ธ
- on January 13, 2025 at 5:01 am
The Cozy Cat gave 3 stars to Still Hung Up on You (Audible Audio) by Liz Maverick bookshelves: adult-romance, owned-books