October was another month that simply flew by. We were lucky enough to enjoy mostly 50-60 degree temps for the entire month with just a few 30 degree nights. Lot's of walking and enjoying the foliage, which was spectacular this year.
Reading
I participated in Carl's RIP Challenge (Sept 1 - October 31) hoping to read (4) theme related books, but actually read (6). You can check out my RIP Reads Here.
Other Reads during the month of October were:
- My Education; Susan Choi - 4/5 (eGalley) (Oct)
- The Farm; Tom Rob Smith - (audio & eGalley - 4/5 (Oct)
- That Night; Chevy Stevens (audio & eBook) - 3.5/5 (Oct)
- Leaving Time; Jodi Picoult (eGalley/audio) 5/5 - (Oct)
- Memories of a Marriage; Louis Begley (eGalley) - 4/5 (Oct)
- A Dog's Journey; W. Bruce Cameron (audio) - 4/5 (Oct)
- Five Days Left; Julie Lawson Timmer (audio and print) - 4.5/5 (Oct)
- Purr Therapy: What Timmy & Marina Taught Me About Life, Love and Loss; Kathy McCoy PhD - (eBook) - 3/5 (Oct)
- Sam and Dave Dig a Hole; Mac Barnett; Jon Klassen - 3/5 (Oct)
- I'm My Own Dog; David Ezra Stein - 5/5 (Oct)
- How to Be a Good Wife; Emma Chapman - 4/5 (Oct)
Favorite Read -
Leaving Time; Jodi Picoult
October - 11 Books
YTD - 120 Books
November Plans
I definitely hope to read something holiday related and I have a couple of reviews to complete for books that I just finished The Girl Who Fell From the Sky; Heidi Durrow (very good) and Nora Webster; Colm Toibin (also very good). Finish, The Remedy for Love (very good as well). The rest of what I read will be based on just what looks good to me.
Hope you all had a great month!
I didn't think I'd be home tonight so I didn't buy any candy but I did make up goodie bags for the special kids on our street. Now, I've got a cold and probably will be home but might skip it since I don't feel great.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon Kathy.
DeleteDang, that was some busy reading month! Have a spooky cool Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian - I loved your Halloween pics.
DeleteGreat challenge results, Diane! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying Nora Webster and The Remedy for Love. Both are in my reading piles, along with Leaving Time.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2014/10/friday-focus-friday-56-book-beginnings_31.html
I'm a little backed up with reviews, but Nora Webster was very good.
DeleteGreat job this month! I had fun with the RIP challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana - yes, the RIP challenge is always fun.
DeleteLast year I ran out of candy and I bought $50 worth. This year, I spent $40 and if I run out, I run out. I can't see spending so much on candy but my house always gets bus loads of kids as it's the first in the cul de sac.
ReplyDeleteYikes, I would hate all that traffic, but it is fun seeing all the costumes.
DeleteHappy Halloween, Diane! New England is glorious in the fall. I hope to read Leaving Time.
ReplyDeleteNew England is pretty in fall -- most of the leaves are gone now after a very windy weekend.
DeleteWe live at the end of a block and hardly get any kids, but do have some almond joys on hand, just in case! Great October reading. I hope to finish a book today to add it to Oct.'s total.
ReplyDeleteYou always have a super month in books ...LOL
DeleteWe don't get many kids, but I sent my son to the store to buy one bag for tonight.
ReplyDeleteYou had a great reading month! I'm reading Leaving Time now,and also enjoying! I have How to be a Good Wife coming up...I'm always anticipating my next read...it's silly.
Anita, hope you enjoy Leaving Time.
DeleteA fantastic month for reading!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween and happy November reading!
Same to you Freda.
DeleteI loved Child 44 by Smith, and I've been longing to read more of him. As for Jodi Picoult, don't you feel that she writes the same kind of book over and over? Sometimes, the drama wearies me...
ReplyDeletePicoult does tend to use the same formula, however, her topics are so controversial, that I am always anxious to discuss. She also does her research (which a lot of authors see to just wing-it)
DeleteJDiane, I hope your Halloween was/is great! Got to rush...I'm doing my blog visiting between trick or treaters.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Victoria
Thanks for stopping by Victoria.
DeleteWe had more kids at the door than in previous years but still had lots of candy left. Trying to ignore :)
ReplyDeleteI brought our left over candy to work yesterday...LOL
DeleteYour 5 rating for Picoult's new book has me thinking I should read it!!!
ReplyDeleteYou should try it Staci.
DeleteGreat list for this month - you got a lot of reading done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah; I am always impressed by your reading too.
DeleteGreat list of books; I have 3 of them and want a couple of more. Leaving Time was excellent for me 5/5 also though I haven't reviewed yet. I love elephants so the whole novel was like a love letter to the beautiful, intelligent beings who share our world but are so misunderstood. Thanks for a good post.
ReplyDeleteRita, so glad u enjoyed Leaving Time as much as me.
DeleteOctober was an exhausting teaching month, but I have read quite a bit. I haven't read a Jodi Picoult book in a long time, but I have Nineteen minutes on my TBR pile. Trying to decide what to read after I finish China Mieville's 622 page Perdido Street Station...
ReplyDeleteI have never tried China Mieville, but have meant to.
DeleteOctober was somewhat mild enough here too, weather-wise, but it's been so cold the last couple of days, so winter is finally here. Your October looks great in books!
ReplyDeleteAnxious to do some mood reading in November. Have a great month.
DeleteIsn't October a fun reading month! I'm hoping to read Nora Webster too--Toibin is rapidly becoming a favorite.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
Toibin is an excellent writer. Hope you will enjoy Nora Webster, Jane.
DeleteMake sure you give my Picoult a quiz a try :)
ReplyDeleteI'll go check!
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