It's the last month of the year already! Though I have read many books this year, I still feel an urge to read a ton in December to make sure I've gotten to everything I planned to read. My to-read list is enormous, and it includes four library books due next weekend. Fingers crossed that there is a lot of room for reading time in my schedule this week!
What I Finished Reading
- A Nancy Drew Christmas by Carolyn Keene, audiobook read by Jorjeana Marie ⭐⭐⭐
I was surprised by how mature this felt. It had a lot in common with a lot of the adult cozy mysteries I read.
- The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I did a buddy-read with a friend on Instagram and we both loved it. A great novel for Catholic families who like to see their faith reflected in fiction.
- No Slam Dunk by Mike Lupica (ARC) ⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed the relationships in this basketball novel. Review coming soon.
- A Midnight Clear by Katherine Paterson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The stories in this collection were a little uneven, but considering they were written to be read aloud in church, it makes sense that they're not very long or involved.
- A Cherry Cola Christmas by Ashton Lee ⭐⭐
I have decided to be done with this series. This book was a struggle.
What I'm Currently Reading
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
I've read 18 chapters. It's fine, but so far I don't love it. I have jumped from one Instagram read-along to another so that I can have more time to finish it.
- Snow in Love by Melissa de la Cruz, Nic Stone, Aimee Friedman, and Kasie West
I focused a lot on physical books this week, so this Kindle book took a backseat.
- The Year of Reading Dangerously by Andy Miller
This is the last book I need to read for a challenge. It's slow-going, probably because I feel the pressure to just get it done.
- Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand
This is a library ebook that is going to expire next weekend. I started it, but haven't gotten very far.
- P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
I have been on hold for the ebook of this for months, so I was shocked when the paperback was just sitting on the shelf at the library. Though there is more talk of teen sexual activity in this book than I typically want to read about, the writing is really good, and I love the characters, especially Kitty.
- Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris, audiobook read by Julia Gibson
I chose this audiobook at random and got completely sucked in. This book is far superior to any of the Aurora Teagarden books.
As usual, I'll be linking up today with
Unleashing Readers/
Teach Mentor Texts and
Book Date for It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
Good luck at meeting your December goals. It seems like there is always a bigger list of books I want to read than time I have to read them. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest...I have a dirty little secret...I never really got into Little Women! I loved the 90s movie adaptation, but I just could never get into the book! I know, I'm a terrible librarian and book lover. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy when a high-demand book is left at the library (but on a crazy long waiting list online)?! I've been curious about the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, so I'm glad to hear your comments about the writing. That one just happens to be in at my library, too, but I need to read book #1 first. Thanks for sharing -- I always love seeing what you're reading, Katie (and adding to my ever growing pile)!
ReplyDeleteThe Year of Reading Dangerously sounds good, but I'm never sure where my threshold for books about books lies. I hope you get through all of your library books!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of The Year Of Reading Dangerously - sounds like my kind of book! :)
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