I hope your May reading has been satisfying!
Here’s my May 2023 Reading Wrap Up.
May 2023 Reading Wrap Up
May was a good reading month. Out of the 11 books completed, I had one 5-star read, eight 4-star reads, and two 3-star reads. I did have one DNF.
My most memorable fiction read this month is The Wartime Singers by Lesley Eames, a unique WWII story of women on the home front. Most inspirational nonfiction is America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity by Tim Scott.
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America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity by Tim Scott
5 Stars. Nonfiction, Essay, Memoir. Thought provoking, authentic, inspirational, and kind.
The Wartime Singers by Lesley Eames
4 Stars. Historical Fiction. WW11 England. Unique story of women’s contributions on the home front during WWII. (Review coming soon)
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction. U.S. History. Civil Rights. Biographical. (Review coming soon)
A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Contemporary Women’s Fiction. Adoption. (Review coming soon)
Something of Note by Jeanine Lauren (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Contemporary Women’s Fiction. Music. Romance. (Review coming soon)
Mrs. Porter Calling by A.J. Pearce (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction. Women’s Fiction. #3 in a loosely connection series (can be read as a stand alone). WWII. England. Home front. (Review coming soon)
Wedding Bells at Goodwill House by Fenella J. Miller (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction. Women’s Fiction. (Review coming soon)
Slip-Sliding Away by Janet Morrison
4 Stars. Short Story. Historical/Women’s Fiction. (Not yet reviewed)
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo
4 Stars. Middle Grade Historical Fiction. WWII. (Not yet reviewed)
The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday by Kiley Dunbar
3 Stars. Contemporary Women’s Fiction. Books About Books. Romance. #1 in a loosely connected series (not reviewed; I went back to read the first in the series after having read #2 and #3). My review of #2 in the series here. My review of #3 in the series here.
Kissing Kosher by Jean Meltzer (ARC)
3 Stars. (ARC) Women’s contemporary fiction. Jewish. Chronic illness rep. (review coming soon)
DNF: 32% Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Indigenous People. Politics, Righting Wrongs.
(I may pick this back up at a later date)
May Wrap Up QOTD:
Did we read any of the same books?
Did you have a favorite May read?
May Blog Posts:
10 Things That Make Me Instantly NOT Want to Read a Certain Book: Deal Breakers
Something of Note Review
Marrying Off Morgan McBride
10 Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Certain Book
10+ Books That Exceeded My Reading Expectations
The Social Graces Review
The Late Mrs. Willoughby Review
Mermaid Beach Review
Hana Khan Carries On Review
Most Recommended Books
Arsenic and Adobo Review
The Secret Book of Flora Lea Review
The Half Moon Review
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Looks like a fab bookish month Carol. I’m glad you enjoyed Mrs Porter Calling, I’m really looking forward to it!
Enjoy!
That a busy month you have.
Have a great June reading month.
My wrap-up: https://snapdragonalcoveblog.wordpress.com/2023/06/03/may-wrap-up-2023/
Thanks for commenting! Happy June reading!
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