April Reads

 

Hello friends, 

April showers were perfect for reading - and we're back to the campground on the weekends which is my favorite reading spot :)  Here is what I read in April - hope you read some good books too!

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood 

4 stars - Stem Romance - really fun!

The Farm by Joanne Ramos  

4 stars - cover says it all - a little dystopian but didn't seem that far fetched.  Really interesting concept. 

Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood 

4 stars - I am really enjoying Ali Hazelwood!  

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

4 stars - This is a Yound Adult Mystery/Thriller... a little too anxiety inducing for this easily frightened reader but I can see why this series is popular for sure!  

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

3.5 stars - I really enjoyed this novella - I just wanted more of it!

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

4.5 stars - Really sweet book about found family.  I saw some of my friends really like this on goodreads so I picked it up - it did not dissapoint!

The Fury by Alex Michaelides

2.5 stars - My goodreads rating is 3 stars because you can't give half stars but this book was defintely not my favorite of the month.  It's a murder mystery with an unreliable narrator and I just didn't get invested in any of the characters - I did want to know what happened so that kept me reading I suppose. 

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

4.5 stars s- I really really enjoy Abby Jimenez and this one was no different!  I was so excited when this hold came available in my Libby app yesterday - it made being sick this week just a little more bearable :) Romance with a bit of depth - representation of mental health struggles and characters who aren't perfect but are still lovable (I really liked the portrayal of Justin's mom).

What did you read this month? I'd love to know your favorites!

Peace, Love, and Paw Prints, 

Camping Librarian

March Reads

 

Hello friends, 

I've been having a very productive reading year so far.  Not sure why I'm reading so much more than normal so far in 2024 - hiding from reality? trying to create balance in my life? insomnia? Probably a combination of all of the things :-) In any case - here's what I read in March and some super quick thoughts on each. 

Shout by Laurie Halso Anderson.  

4 stars - powerful memior in verse.  

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 

4 stars - first book in a "romantasy" duology.  I am not an avid fantasy reader and really enjoyed this book. I will definitely read the second. 

The Antropocene Reviewed by John Green

5 stars - I am ashamed it took me this long to get to this book.  I listened on audio - read by the author - and loved every minute of it.  Don't miss out on this one if you don't usually read essays/nonfiction.  You won't regret it!

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

4 stars - Vampires and Werewolves and Romance (and Mystery!) - Oh my. I really enjoyed this one and will definitely dive into more Ali Hazelwood

The Deep by Rivers  Solomon

3 stars - I loved the premise for this book more than the reading of it. 

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

4 stars - I would not nomally pick this book up by looking at its cover or description but it was a great read.  An interesting speculative look at a futuristic world where no one ever dies naturally. 

Sometimes I lie by ALice Feeney

3 stars s- I don't tend to pick up thrillers by choice but I had a bookclub reading bingo card to complete lol.  I was still confused at the end but at least it wasn't the kind of thriller that made it hard to sleep at night.

What did you read this month? I'd love to know your favorites!

Peace, Love, and Paw Prints, 

Camping Librarian