Bookish Thoughts for August
Summer reading vibes continue into August! Still no non-fiction for me. I’m too busy getting lost in stories. I told myself I would mix it up and add some diversity to my reading in September. I have a couple non-fiction books on my TBR, but I’ll admit I’d rather read novels. I have quite a few novels on my TBR this fall. Lots of new releases that are singing their siren songs my direction.
The theme of my reading this month was quick and easy! I selected certain books knowing I could enjoy them quickly. It was a busy month with lots of travel. I certainly wanted to read, but I needed books that wouldn’t demand too much of me. Thus, I started the month re-reading The Love Comes Softly series. Every time I pick up this series, it’s like visiting old friends. I also selected Jane of Lantern Hill and Pat of Silver Bush by L.M. Montgomery for the same reason. Quick visits with old friends.
My new release reads this month were A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White and Hello Stranger by Kathrine Center. I enjoyed both immensely. I received A Beautiful Disguise before it’s release date. That always feels like a special treat! It was the perfect book to dive into between trips. I came home from Canada and jumped into Hello Stranger. I figured out the plot twist early on and was delighted to watch it all unfold.
For my current reads, I’m working through the Twilight series. I realize I’m over a decade late to the game here, but after multiple recommendations, I finally decided to give the books a try. I’m halfway through the series and I’m enjoying it more than I expected. Twilight was one of the those trends I didn’t touch because I wasn’t sure it was “bad” back in the day. I’ve become more adventurous in my reading life over the last few years and now I chuckle as I’m reading the books. So far, I’ve been totally fine with the content. I’m looking forward to finishing the series and the companion books.
What am I excited to read this fall? Seven of my favorite independent authors have created a series together called Sweater Weather. It’s seven books all fall-themed in a fictional town that promises to have Stars Hallow vibes (Gilmore Girls). A new book will released each week and the first came out today. I plan to read them in Kindle Unlimited, so I’m strategizing on when to re-subscribe. I want to be able to read them all in one billing month. I’m a frugal book addict.
The Book List for August
1 Star = I did not like it. 2 stars = It was okay. 3 stars = I liked it. 4 stars = I really liked it. 5 stars = It was amazing.
- Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love’s Enduring Promise by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love’s Long Journey by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love’s Abiding Joy by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love’s Unending Legacy by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love’s Unfolding Dream by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love Takes Wing by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Love Finds a Home by Janette Oke – 4 stars
- Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery – 4 stars
- Pat of Silver Bush by L.M. Montgomery – 4 stars
- I’ll Be Yours – Jenny B. Jones – 4 stars
- A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White – 4 stars
- Hello Stranger by Katherine Center – 4 stars
- Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay – 5 stars
- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer – 3 stars
- New Moon by Stephanie Meyer – 3 stars
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