October 31, 2021
October 2021 Reading Wrap Up
How was your October reading?
October was an OK reading month for me.
Out of eleven books completed, I had two 4.5-5-star reads, three 4-star reads, six 3-star reads. Unfortunately, I experienced one (surprising) DNF.
I’ve now read 98 books towards my year end goal of 100. Do you set a year-end goal?
My favorite reads of the month are The Night of Many Endings (for its compelling themes and chilly setting) and Love and Lavender (for its quirky characters and unique premise).
Did we read any of the same books?
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The Night of Many Endings by Melissa Payne
4.5 Stars (can easily be rounded up to 5). (ARC) Contemporary fiction. A night in the library surviving a blizzard. My review of The Night of Many Endings here.
Love and Lavender by Josi S. Kilpack
4.5 Stars (can easily be rounded up to 5). (ARC) Historical Fiction. A sweet love story between two unlikely characters. My review of Love and Lavender here.
The Martian by Andy Weir
4.5 Stars. Science Fiction. I’ve seen the movie, but I’ve been wanting to read the book, too, since I enjoyed Project Hail Mary. The Martian not reviewed.
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
4 Stars. Nonfiction: Self help. The aesthetics of design. Surprisingly inspirational and creative. My review of Joyful here.
All I Want For Christmas Is the Girl Next Door by Chelsea Bobulski
4 Stars. (ARC) YA contemporary romance. Sweet. My review of All I Want For Christmas Is the Girl Next Door here.
Ever Rest by Roz Morris
3.5 Stars (rounded to 4 for the target audience). Well-written story of loss, recovery, and moving on. My review of Ever Rest here.
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
3 Stars. (getting a head start on novellas in November) Diverse read. This is written in the second person POV which I found difficult to read and connect with. Beautiful prose. Not reviewed.
The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe
3 Stars. Contemporary women’s fiction. Light. Meh. Not reviewed.
Bridgerton #1-#3 (three books in one volume)
3 Stars. (each) Steamy women’s historical fiction. FOMO won. Not to my taste. Not reviewed.
DNF: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
3 Stars (for the 50% I read). So disappointing because this book was highly anticipated. Although it’s well written and others have absolutely loved it, I was not engaged with the characters or the plot. DNF 50%. Not reviewed.
QOTD:
What was your favorite October read?
Did we read any of the same books?
Which of these books is on your TBR?
ICYMI:
October Blog Posts:
Ever Rest Review
This Tender Land Review
All I Want For Christmas is the Girl Next Door Review
Joyful Review
The Fountains of Silence Review
The Night of Many Endings Review
Don’t Be a Stranger: How to Make Connections in the Book Blogging Community (Discussion)
Is a Balanced Reading Life Important? (Discussion)
The Things We Cannot Say Review
TTT: Ten Favorite Book Settings
Why You Need to Fail (excerpt)
The Water Dancer Review
TTT: Ten Bookish Pet Peeves
The Unlikely Yarrn of the Dragon Lady Review
Crying in H Mart Review
The Women of Copper Company Review
Happy Reading Book Buddies!
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