*** 🎧 Punch Me Up To the Gods by Brian Broome I listened to this one on audio (thank you, Libro.fm!), and it was one of the heavier memoirs I've read this year. Broome talks about growing up poor, Black, and gay in Ohio. Told through essays, I also loved how Broome incorporated stories from … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-28-21
Tag: contemporary fiction
My Week in Books // 7-21-21
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes I think the controversy that surrounded this book made me nervous to pick it up, but I'm so sad that I allowed it to keep me away for so long. I absolutely enjoyed this book about The Pack Horse Library. This was a project set up in the … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-21-21
My Week in Books // 7-14-21
*** One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Omg...Casey McQuiston does it again! One Last Stop was a truly delightful audiobook experience. The story is full of love, friendship, and dedication. August and Jane are such great characters, but I loved the cast of secondary characters just as much. All of them create a beautiful sense … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-14-21
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag // 2021
General Mid-Year Stats: This time last year I had read 74 books...so while I thought I was a little behind, it's really an insignificant difference. Interestingly, my YTD average rating is the same this year as compared to 2020. The thing that maybe made me the most happy when I was looking over these stats … Continue reading Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag // 2021
My Week in Books // 7-7-21
I have officially declared July as the month for me to tackle my Book of the Month Club (referal link) books. I have somewhere around 25 unread BOTM selections, and truly, these books were some of my most anticipated reads. They've gotten lost in the shuffle and if I don't make some sort of strong … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-7-21
My Week in Books // 6-29-21
I'm coming at you a day early because my June Wrap-Up post will go live on Wednesday. I know we all say it, but I cannot believe we're halfway through 2021 already! Where have the months gone?!?! Sometime in the near future, I'll round up my #HalfwayTopTen for you - I just need to find … Continue reading My Week in Books // 6-29-21
#6Degrees: From The Bass Rock to Interior Chinatown
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! How do you feel about award-winning … Continue reading #6Degrees: From The Bass Rock to Interior Chinatown
May Wrap-Up // 2021
May was the unintentional month of the B I G books! I read 2 ½ (😉) books over 600 pages! May By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 11Audiobooks: 1Five Star Reads: 3Goodreads Shelf: 60/125 (48%)Unread Shelf: 3 (27%)Nonfiction Challenge: 6/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 3 (27%)By Women Authors: 7 (63%)Diverse Books: 3 (27%)Nonfiction Reads: 4 (36%)Debuts: 3 (27%)Published in 2021: 8 (73%) Favorite Book of May: Great Circle … Continue reading May Wrap-Up // 2021
April Wrap-Up // 2021
April was a great month - great reading, a great vacation (finally!), and some great weather! My kids have finally finished up all their sporting commitments for the school year, so now we'll just be running around with year-end activities - sports banquets, finals for school, and get togethers with their friends. I used to … Continue reading April Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 3-17-21
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As a kid, I always loved St. Patrick’s Day though I’m not entirely sure why. I’m not Irish, but there’s something about the green shamrocks, colorful rainbows, and cute leprechaun’s everywhere that just jazzes me up! Anyway, I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading lately…drop me a comment below! … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-17-21
