Finished Reading
- A Mother's Rule of Life by Holly Pierlot ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I finished this in time for book club, and we had a good decision about how we might apply at least some of the suggestions in this book to our own lives. While I don't necessarily agree that a mom needs to routinize everything, I do like the general idea of trying to organize life according to the demands of your particular vocation. I will certainly have this book in mind as we set up at our new house in a couple of weeks.
- The Losers Club by Andrew Clements ⭐⭐⭐
This felt like a very different book for Andrew Clements. I liked that it was about kids reading for pleasure, but the details of the plot felt very forced in some sections. I'll collect my thoughts and post a review on Goodreads later in the week.
- The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen, audiobook read by Allie Gallerani ⭐⭐⭐
My original Goodreads review of this book from when it came out suggests that I thought it was great, but even though I loved the audiobook narrator, the story just didn't do much for me this time around. It especially paled in comparison to the other Dessen books I've been re-reading. It was worth it, though, because I finally got my 2013 book for the Family Tree challenge!
- Tangled in Magic by Kim Ellis (review copy) ⭐⭐⭐
A friend of a friend of my dad's wrote this book, and my dad's friend passed it on to me for review. I just finished it, so I'm still mulling it over but I plan to get a review up on Goodreads in a few days.
Did Not Finish
- Decked by Carol Higgins Clark
I so wanted to like this book, and I tried really hard to get into it. But there were just too many characters, and I wasn't invested in any of them, so after about 60 pages, I gave up. I feel guilty because I bought the book (though it was used), but I'm donating it to the Friends of the Library so they can find it a new home.
Currently Reading
- By Invitation Only by Dorothea Benton Frank 18%
I was looking for a women's fiction book that wasn't just a romance, and came across this on Cloud Library. I've never tried this author, and this seemed like a good light read to start with.
- Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen, audiobook read by Taylor Meskimen 14%
I only seem to remember one major plotline from this book, so it's probably good that I am re-reading it. It's not my favorite Dessen, but I'm enjoying revisiting it so far.
- Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chen (ARC) 9%
I was so excited to be approved for this book on NetGalley! I've read two chapters, and it's every bit as well-written and engaging as the first book, Death by Dumpling. I'm sure I'll finish it quickly.
- Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres 8%
I missed reading this when it came out, so when I saw it on Cloud Library, I decided to check it out. It looks like it will be a quick read and a good palate cleanser before I jump into my middle grade ARCs for August and September.
I'll be linking up today with
Unleashing Readers/
Teach Mentor Texts and
Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
I was looking around in hopes of finding a nearby library with a copy of A Mother's Rule of Life, but no such luck. I would love to hear her story and glean any knowledge from her experiences. Thanks for the shares this week, Katie!
ReplyDeleteI loved Stef Soto, as well as the new Flor and Miranda Steal the Show. My favorite "parenting" book is Barbara Holland's Mother's Day. I didn't realize how hard it was to find until just now-- I picked up a copy at the thrift store. So many good lines!
ReplyDeleteNice variety of books. I haven't read any of them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI recently purchased Stef Soto but haven't read it yet. Looking forward to your review!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get into Sarah Dessen. The books I’ve read from her have been very “meh.” Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I enjoyed The Losers Club. I appreciated all the literature mentioned and that while bullying goes on, in the end there are no real nasty characters. I've read a few Sarah Dessen books and liked them well enough, but there are so many other books to read that her's remain frozen at the bottom of my pile.
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