I would have thought my reading life last year would have suffered, but I would be wrong with that thinking. I am totally on the struggle bus lately; I'm finding it hard to read a book that really captures my attention. It seems like books start off strong, but around the halfway point, they really … Continue reading October Wrap-Up // 2021
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September Wrap-Up // 2021
When I built my September TBR, I tried to focus on books that have a school or campus setting. I mean, makes sense, right?!?! September = back to school. And while I stuck to the theme for the first half of the month, I quickly found myself picking up books that simply struck my mood … Continue reading September Wrap-Up // 2021
July Wrap-Up // 2021
The 2020 Olympics are finally here and I cannot get enough of them! I love all of it, but I especially enjoy the gymnastics, swimming, and track and field events. I actually watched some fencing the other day for the first time and found it pretty interesting! Thankfully, I had a lot of great books … Continue reading July Wrap-Up // 2021
June Wrap-Up // 2021
June By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 1Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 69/125 (55%)Unread Shelf: 3 (33%)Nonfiction Challenge: 7/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 3 (33%)By Women Authors: 6 (67%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 3 (33%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of the Month: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi I was immediately struck by the writing of this book. It's succint, profound, and … Continue reading June 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
March Wrap-Up // 2021
March By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 37/125 (30%)Unread Shelf: 0 (15%)Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 5 (56%)By Women Authors: 7 (78%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 2 (22%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of March: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood Honorable Mentions: How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie JonesThe Final Revival … Continue reading March Wrap-Up // 2021
February Wrap-Up // 2021
February By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 13Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 2Goodreads Shelf: 28/125 (22%)Unread Shelf: 2 (15%)Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 5 (31%)By Women Authors: 10 (71%)Diverse Books: 4 (31%)Nonfiction Reads: 6 (46%)Debuts: 3 (23%)Published in 2021: 10 (71%) Favorite Book of February: Infinite Country by Patricia Engel Honorable Mentions: How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese LaymonHamnet by Maggie O'Farrell … Continue reading February Wrap-Up // 2021
January Wrap-Up // 2021
January By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 15Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 0Goodreads Shelf: 15/125 (12%)Unread Shelf: 3 (20%)Nonfiction Challenge: 0/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 11 (73%)By Women Authors: 10 (67%)Diverse Books: 11 (73%)Nonfiction Reads: 6 (40%)Debuts: 9 (60%)Published in 2021: 8 (53%) Favorite Book of January: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. Honorable Mentions: The Undocumented Americans by … Continue reading January Wrap-Up // 2021
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