Monthly Reading Wrap-ups from a Bad Book Blogger
I'm painfully behind on my reading reflections by at least two months worth of books. April turned out to be a fantastic reading month which is helpful considering my reading languished in May. Below I start with a (probably unfair) review of a harmless YA book and then lead into my top reads for the... Continue Reading →
I have been truly delighted with my reading selections for March, even if they haven't all been 5-star reads. I read a variety of genres spanning fiction, nonfiction, novellas and a graphic novel. In order from highest to lowest rated, here are the 11 books I read in March and a few DNFs that didn't... Continue Reading →
In celebration of Black History Month, I wanted to read books from my TBR list written by black authors. My reading list provided me with lots of quiet reflection, delightful surprises and one really big miss for which I will be endlessly dragged. Below is my February Reading Wrap-up from highest to lowest rated: The... Continue Reading →
Happy 2019! It's time for another year of reading! Last year I read nearly 100 books, so when I was debating my GoodReads challenge for 2019, a friend suggested, "Do 100! Go big or go home!" And, since peer pressure works, I agreed. We all know quality over quantity, but I would be intrigued to... Continue Reading →
I was having a pretty productive reading month in September until it all came to a screeching halt when my dog of 11 years died from cancer. I figuratively took my anticipated reading list for Hispanic Heritage Month, tore it into tiny little pieces, set those pieces on fire and then sat alone in a... Continue Reading →
My reading month in August was filled with a healthy mix of fiction, non-fiction and a graphic re-telling of Romeo and Juliet. Tacky Goblin by Steele T. Sean My rating: 2 of 5 stars "Tacky Goblins" is a slim little novella that follows an unnamed narrator who decides to move to Los Angeles with his... Continue Reading →
Wow, this is late! Well, you know what the say: who cares! I read seven books in July; three illustrated, one nonfiction and the rest were fiction. In order of lowest to highest rated, here's my wrap-up for July: In the Garden of the Fugitives by Ceridwen Dovey My rating: 2 of 5 stars I... Continue Reading →
My reading month was packed with some pretty solidly rated books across a diverse range of genres. From graphic novels to science fiction novellas to audiobooks, I enjoyed most of what I picked up this month. That is, until my reading mojo was interrupted but an incredibly heartbreaking but compelling story set in Burundi which... Continue Reading →
Every time I place a bajillion holds at my local library, here's what I think will happen: I'll receive each book perfectly timed and delivered to me right when I've finished a book and am ready to pick up another. Here's what really happens: All 16 of my holds show up at once, I've forgotten... Continue Reading →
