Whoa! I feel like November just started and here we are at the end of the year. It truly flew by (Good Riddance, 2020!) and although the holiday season was a bit different this year, I really enjoyed the down time. How about you guys?
Books Read in November and December:
1. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
2. Just the Nine of Us by Jean Kennedy Smith (Audio Book/Memoir) - 4 out of 5 stars
3. Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory (Adult Historical Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
4. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Audio Book/Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
5. The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante (Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
6. Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit by Chris Matthews (Audio Book/Biography) - 4 out of 5 stars
7. Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words by Andrew Morton - (Audio Book/Biography) - 4 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
8. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren (Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
9. Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand (Adult Fiction) - 4 out of 5 stars
10. Red Sky in Hawaii by Sara Ackerman (Audio Book/Adult Historical Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
11. The Awakening by Nora Roberts (Adult Fiction) - 3.5 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
12. Everything Beautiful in its Time by Jenna Bush Hager (Biography/Memoir) - 4 out of 5 stars (Review to come)
November & December Top Five:
1. Favorite Book: The Midnight Library is definitely my favorite of both months. It is such a good read that really made me think, too!
2. Biggest Surprise: The Awakening was a bit of a surprise for me, because I didn't expect it to have so many fantasy elements. It also read like a young adult novel at times. This didn't bother me, but it was unexpected, especially since it's written by Nora Roberts.
3. Biggest Disappointment: The Lying Life of Adults was beautifully written, but I didn't love it as much as My Brilliant Friend.
2. Biggest Surprise: The Awakening was a bit of a surprise for me, because I didn't expect it to have so many fantasy elements. It also read like a young adult novel at times. This didn't bother me, but it was unexpected, especially since it's written by Nora Roberts.
3. Biggest Disappointment: The Lying Life of Adults was beautifully written, but I didn't love it as much as My Brilliant Friend.
4. Favorite Post: If You Like the Kennedys
5. Favorite Part of November and December: I had a much slower holiday, just like many other people. It was a nice change to relax a bit more and take a step back from the usual holiday fanfare. I love watching the holiday magic unfold through my sons' eyes.
I hope everyone had a nice holiday and is ready to start a new year. Let me know your favorite book of the month in the comments below.
I also really enjoyed the holiday time! I got time to relax and get my energy levels back up ^^
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best for 2021, in your personal life and bookwise! ^^
Thanks so much! You too, Esther!
DeleteFor me, Christmas day was nuts because I had cooking to do and toys to assemble, but I loved the slower pace of the other days. I actually got some sleep during the holidays! Happy 2021!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
That's nice! Sleep is much needed around here. Thanks for visiting and Happy 2021!
DeleteEven though the circumstances causing it weren't great, it was nice to have a year/holidays where everything could slow down for a minute. It definitely made me reflect on the things that are most important.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It was definitely a much needed change of pace. Thanks for visiting, Angela.
DeleteHappy New Year, Christina! It's been a long while. :( Hoping to get back into the swing of things this year and see what I've missed. Probably a whole lot. Lol.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I hope to finish Midnight Library sometime next week. I've heard many a great things about that book. :D
Happy reading!
Yay! You are back! I hope all is well. I have missed your blog! I loved The Midnight Library. I hope you do as well. I look forward to your thoughts. Happy New Year!
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