Monday, September 5, 2016

August Confessions

This late spring and summer was a really, really crazy time for my family. Between the early arrival of my son, my two unexpected surgeries, the passing of my grandmother, and a few other bumps in the road, I was desperately dreaming of vacation and simply just feeling better. I was thinking about August over and over again in my mind. I couldn't wait for my family's vacation at the shore and it was definitely needed.   This beach bum missed the beach something fierce!
Books Read in August:
1.  With Malice by Eileen Cook (YA Realistic Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
2.  Mystic Summer by Hannah McKinnon (Adult Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.  When We Meet Again by Kristin Hamel (Adult Historical Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars
4.  Wild Swans by Jessica Spotswood (YA Realistic Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
5.  The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay by Kelly Harms (Adult Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars
6.  Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory (Adult Historical Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
7.  The Wedding Sisters by Jamie Brenner (Adult Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come)

 DNF:
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty 


1.  Favorite Book:  With Malice by Eileen Cook is my favorite read of the month. I rarely enjoy YA thrillers, but this one impressed me.

2.  Biggest Surprise: Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory surprised me...not because I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the book (I love Gregory!), but because Margaret Tudor's life was really interesting. I had no idea her life was so fascinating; I guess because she was overshadowed by her infamous brother Henry VIII.

3.  Biggest Disappointment: I can't say that any books truly disappointed me this month other than the one that I didn't finish: Truly Madly Guilty. I expected so much more!

4.  Favorite Post from August: Books with the Best Beach Towns
 
5.  Favorite Part of July: The vacation my family took at the beach was by far my favorite part of August.  It wasn't overly relaxing as I am vacationing with a four month old and very energetic four year old, but it was so worth it. We all had a blast!

What were some of your favorite books that you read this month? Let me know! 
Posted by Christina / Book Addict at 6:00 AM
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4 comments:

  1. Christina TSeptember 5, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    You've been through such a stressful time! I hope the vacation helped.

    I was a little disappointed with Truly, Madly, Guilty too. It wasn't as good as I'd hoped. I'll have to read Three Sisters, Three Queens sometime. I have read about Margaret and Henry's favorite sister, Mary. Margaret isn't as memorable though she is the grandmother of Mary Queen of Scots.

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    1. Christina / Book AddictSeptember 6, 2016 at 7:58 AM

      Thanks, Christina! It really did help. Margaret is definitely more memorable in Gregory's novel...I think you would enjoy it! Thanks for visiting!

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  2. Joy September 5, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Taking a step back from it all is the best thing to cure you of your maudlin mood brought on by the difficult things you've gone through. I hope you're now feeling recharged, Christina.

    I hope September brings you good reads!

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