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Preface: I'm agnostic, and I've always wanted to read the holy books - That's it.

I'm really struggling with this version of "God". We're told several times that He's a "jealous god" - but lordy. How bloodthirsty and violent this book is.

Also, I never want to read "A pleasing aroma for the Lord" ever again. lol.

I'm gunna be real.

Getting through Leviticus was a challenge.

I don't want to know anything more about this tabernacle. 😭😭😭

The end of Exodus and the entirety of Leviticus is some of the most difficult reading I've ever done - and this is the "approachable" version. Lol.

I think I need to put this down again.

It's an important book that I think will help me. But it's incredibly heavy going, and I don't think I'm mentally strong enough at this point in time.

This is awful.

Lol.

Let's see if I can finish this in a year.

Lol

I've really slowed down on this book, and I fear I'm starting to lose interest.

Strong start - but either I'm not in the right headspace for it (likely) or it's labouring the point a little.

General reading has slowed down due to work and stress levels. But, I'm making good progress, and most importantly - enjoying a lot of what I'm reading and listening to.

I will go back to light Japanese novels. They seem to be my bag at the moment :D

Nothing like what I was expecting.

Still great though!

Huh.

Now we're getting to the real meat of the book.

Up until this point, it's been an enjoyable, but somewhat meandering listen.

Audiobook listening for the commute

A little heavy on the astrology for my liking. But I'm liking the actual storylines - kinda routing for one of the characters

Got this on audiobook for the commute into work.

Its alright.

Bought this on kindle. Completely forgot why.

When I finally came to read it, I'd completely forgotten the "hook" - which is kinda mad. NGL.

So far, nice, easy read.

If this book wasn't so short, I honestly think I might DNF it.

I'm sure it's a great read in it's native language, but I fear there's something getting lost in translation.

I like the premise, but I think that this is for people who are truly knowledgeable in Japanese cuisine.

There's so much "food porn" talk - and as a result, a lot is lost on me. I know a little about food - but the ingredients and regional dishes... Just doesn't have the desired result.

We'll see if this changes in coming pages.

My current audiobook for weekday commutes.

Light and surface level explanations on heavy topics, done well.

There's quite a few statements made that are common sense, but the author digs deeper into them, and gives you a better understanding on the "why".

An alright listen. :)

I swear I've read this before.

I know I've seen the movie / aware of it due to pop culture - but I'm getting the overwhelming sense I've finished it before. (I read Magicians Nephew a year or two ago)

Also. Edmund is an utter Muppet.

I've always been curious, and wanted to read all the major holy books.

This will take a long while, but I definitely prefer the NIV over King James.