What I Finished Reading
- P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
Though some of the plot of this book was spoiled for me by Netflix's To All the Boys I've Loved Before, I still enjoyed this second part of the trilogy and all of the storylines that didn't make it into the film. I really want to read book three, but the library holds list is long and says I'll be waiting at least 7 weeks.
- Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris, audiobook read by Julia Gibson
I listened to this audiobook on a whim and actually thought it was the best Charlaine Harris book I've read so far. Lily is a well-developed character and the mystery was very suspenseful and well-crafted. This isn't quite as cozy as this author's Aurora Teagarden series, but I definitely want to read more!
- The Year of Reading Dangerously by Andy Miller
This was not my favorite book about books, possibly because I haven't read most of the titles discussed, but it was a solid three-star read.
- Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber
Another enjoyable Christmas love story from Debbie Macomber. I really want to go back and read her other ones set in Alaska.
- Snow in Love by Melissa de la Cruz, Nic Stone, Aimee Friedman, and Kasie West
This is a sweet and fluffy book of YA short stories. My favorite was the first story, which was by Kasie West and involved a snowy road trip. The others were fine but not as memorable. I especially disliked de la Cruz's take on The Gift of the Magi because, knowing the original story, I knew how it would end from the beginning.
What I'm Currently Reading
- Cold as Ice by Julie Mulhern, audiobook read by Callie Beaulieu
I love this series, and I'm close to being caught up! I'm past the halfway point in this one and really enjoying it, as always. Mulhern manages to make a murder mystery funny without being overly morbid, which I thoroughly appreciate.
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
This book is coming off the back burner this week so I can discuss it with my Instagram read-along group on Saturday. I renewed the audiobook, too, so I can listen while I fold the laundry and get some of it done that way.
- Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand
I was going to rush through this before it was due back to one library, but then I just borrowed it again from another library so I could take my time. I hope to really get into it this week.
- The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman by Louise Plummer
This is my favorite Christmas book of all time, and I've read it many times, but I like to read it every year if I can. I'll probably finish this re-read fairly quickly if I don't decide to save the New Year sections for New Year's Eve.
- Three Children and Shakespeare by Anne Terry White
My husband recommended this to me, and it's great. Three fictitious kids and their mother read and discuss four Shakespeare plays. I can't wait to use this book to introduce my kids to the stories of Shakespeare in a few years.
As usual, I'll be linking up today with
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I'm adding the Lily Bard series (Shakespeare's Christmas) to my Audible wish list. Thanks for the recommendation! I've enjoy the other Harris series that I've listened to so this seems promising.
ReplyDeleteI just added the Jenny Han series to my list, last week. YAY! And on your comments about Little Women the last couple weeks, this is one reason why I am tremendously grateful for audiobooks. There are some titles that I really want to read, but I struggle to stay focused. It's nice to pop over to the audio option while I'm working around the house. I'm going to go see if I can hunt down Snow in Love -- looks good! Thanks for all the shares, Katie!
ReplyDeleteWhile I like the Sookie Stackhouse books best, I also enjoyed the Lily Bard series. Aurora Teagarden is a distant third for me because they seem so old-fashioned. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteLittle Women was one of my childhood favourites.
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