I did just start listening to audio books when I exercise, so I think that might help me reach my reading goals. Anyone else a fan of audio books?
I did read a TON of early chapter books with my son though. At least someone is meeting their summer reading goals, right? It's been so much fun reading together.
I can't believe next month is July. Can we all agree to slow down summer now?
Books Read in June:
1. The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer (Adult Historical Fiction) 3.5 out of 5 stars
2. Kiss Carlo by Adriana Trigiani (Adult Historical Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
3. Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave (Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars (Review to come!)
4. If Birds Fly Back by Carlie Sorosiak (YA Realistic Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come!)
5. Once and For All by Sarah Dessen (YA Realistic Fiction) - 4.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come!)
6. Trusting You and Other Lies by Nicole Williams (YA Realistic Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come!)
Children's Chapter Books:
1. Oona Finds an Egg by Adele Griffin - 4 out of 5 stars
2. The Yeti Files: Meet the Bigfeet by Kevin Sherry - 4 out of 5 stars
3. The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey - 3.5 out of 5 stars
4. The Yeti Files: Monsters on the Run by Kevin Sherry - 3.5 out of 5 stars
5. Dragon Masters: Return of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West - 4 out of 5 stars
6. The Yeti Files: The Kracken by Kevin Sherry - 3.5 out of 5 stars
7. Dinosaur Trouble by Dick King-Smith - 3 out of 5 stars
8. Dragon Masters: Saving the Sun Dragon by Tracey West - 3.5 out of 5 stars
1. Favorite Book: Once and For All by Sarah Dessen - I really enjoyed this book and I found a lot of quote-worthy lines. Some people may have been annoyed by the insta-love featured, but I think it worked the way Dessen portrayed it. This book is perfect for summertime. More to come on this later.
2. Biggest Surprise: Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave was an enjoyable read. Even though it dealt with a few controversial issues (cheating, fraud, etc), I found it very entertaining and I liked the setting of the Hamptons. It has me wanting to pick up her other novel Eight Hundred Grapes.
3. Biggest Disappointment: If Birds Fly Back by Carlie Sorosiak was just a little better than average for me. I thought it was going to pack more of an emotional punch since it dealt with some more emontional issues, but that never happened.
4. Favorite Post from June: Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books of 2017 (so far!)
5. Favorite Part of June: My family vacation to the beach is always a fun and memorable time.
What was your favorite book you read this month? Now bring on the hot, sultry days of summer that July is known for. I'm ready!
I keep telling myself that I want to get more reading done outside in the sunshine but I never get a chance to. lol! I have a very active 4 year old who never stops and is always into something. We are going to the beach in a couple of weeks so maybe I'll get a little reading done then...probably not. haha! I also read/reviewed Trusting You and Other Lies and I didn't love it. I didn't necessarily hate it either but I expected a little more. Can't wait to read your thoughts. Hope you have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteHaha. I hear you! I can completely relate to that. Yes, I agree about Trusting You. It was entertaining, but not mind blowing in the least. I liked the summer camp setting. Thanks for visiting, Julie.
DeleteI've been enjoying audiobooks more and more lately. I still tend to be super picky about the readers, though---it has to be just right or it just bugs me lol. When your boys get a bit older, I highly recommend "Nightmares!" on audiobook to listen to together (road trip story!)--its read by the coauthor, Jason Segel and he does an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteI hear you. It's my first real audio book so far I am impressed, but I could see how the reader, if annoying, would be a deterrent. I will have to check that out! That sounds right up my son's alley. Thanks for the recommendations and visiting, Becky!
DeleteSounds like you've had a busy summer so far! Glad you had a good vacation.
ReplyDeleteI like listening to audio books during my commute to work and when I travel. I am pretty picky about narrators though so sometimes I'll start listening to an audio book but finish reading the print version because I don't like the narration. It is a great way to read more though and it certainly makes my commute more enjoyable.
I am glad you liked Once and For All so much. I am hoping to finish listening to it tomorrow. Then I plan to start The Scribe of Siena. Hopefully the narrator is good but just in case I also have the print version from the library :)
I will have to add Hello, Sunshine to my list. I liked Eight Hundred Grapes. My book group read that last summer and then we went to a winery and did a wine tasting as part of our book discussion. I think that was the best part of reading that book :)