April 29, 2019

April Reading Wrap Up

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links.

April was a great reading month and I am especially excited to report a few five- and four-star reads. Find all my April reads listed below in order of Star Rating. Keep in mind that I normally recommend five- and four-star reads on the blog; three-star reads received mixed reviews from me for various reasons; and two-star reads are books that were not for me.

Titles are Amazon affiliate links and my available reviews are linked.

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Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (ARC)

5 Stars. Family drama (mental health/alcoholism). ARC: Pub Date: 5/28. In contention for the best read of the year. Full review coming soon.

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The Gown by Jennifer Robson

5 Stars. Historical Fiction. Loved the friendship theme. Full review here.

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Brown Girl Dreaming (MG) by Jacqueline Woodson

5 Stars. Memoir: Diverse read/own voices. Free Verse. Full review here.

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The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister (ARC)

4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 Stars on Goodreads). ARC: Pub Date: 5/21. Coming of Age. Full review coming soon.

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A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner

4.5 Stars. Historical Fiction. A heartfelt and memorable read.  Full review here.

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For Every One by Jason Reynolds

4 Stars. Free Verse. Inspirational. Not yet reviewed.

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The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner

3.5 Stars. Historical Fiction. Not yet reviewed.

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The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff

3 Stars. Memoir. Sequel to 84, Charing Cross Road. Not yet reviewed.

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The Doll House by Fiona Davis

3 Stars. Historical Fiction. Not yet reviewed.

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Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster

3 Stars. A Classic. Not yet reviewed. (the non illustrated version is free on Kindle)

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The Spies of Shilling Lane by Jennifer Ryan (ARC)

2 Stars. Historical Fiction. ARC: Pub Date: 6/4.  Goodreads review here.

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Let’s Discuss!

What did you read in April?
Did we read any of the same books?
Which of these books is on your TBR?

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Happy Reading Book Buddies!

“Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke

“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.”
~Denise J Hughes

“Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.”
~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection! Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.”
~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text

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Looking Ahead:

I’m working on my A-Z of Me, Part 2 post and posts for Mother’s Day and one all about Book Clubs (including book club recommendations). Plus I have reviews coming up for two great reads: Ask Again, Yes and The Scent Keeper.

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My Spring TBR:

I’m making progress on my spring TBR…check here for updates. Five books remain and I’m debating on whether or not I want to wait for my library holds to come in or purchase them (keep hoping for a kindle deal, too).

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