I think fall is one of my favorite times of year to read. The cooler weather always makes me look forward to some mystery and thriller books, a cup of hot tea and a fluffy comforter and cat on my lap.
I finished the RIP X111 Challenge early and also manager to read more books in October than I planned (15). Some of my favorite books were:
Here's what I finished:
Here's what I finished:
- Unsheltered; Barbara Kingsolver (ARC) - 3.5/5 - Oct/2018
- The Trauma Cleaner; Sarah Krasnostein (memoir-library) - 2.5/5 - Oct/2018
- After Anna; Lisa Scottoline (audio) - 3/5 - Oct/2018
- Ten Horse Farm; Robert Sabuda - (personal copy) - 5/5 (Oct/2018)
- Sea Prayer; Khaled Hosseini - (library) - 3.5/5 (Oct/2018)
- Waking Up White; Debby Irving NF- (library) 4/5 (Oct/2018)
- An Unwanted Guest; Shari Lapena (library) 4.5/5 (Oct/2018)
- No Good Asking; Fran Kimmel (ARC) 4.5/5 (Oct/2018)
- The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal & Hysteria in 1692 Salem; Stacy Schiff (NF) (book group) - 3/5 Oct/2018
- After You; Jojo Moyes - (personal copy) - 4/5 (Oct/2018)
- Still Me; Jojo Moyes - (personal copy) 3.5/5 (Oct/2018)
- Family Trust; Kathy Wang (eGalley) - 4/5 (Oct/2018)
- Sight; Jessie Greengrass (ARC) 2/5 - (Oct/2018)
- Twelve Patients: Life & Death at Bellevue Hospital; Eric Manheimer MD (NF) (library) - 3/5 (Oct/2018)
- Where the Crawdads Sing; Delia Owens (eGalley) - 4.5/5 - (Oct/2018) - no review yet
YTD Total - (97)
Plans for November:
- Review - Where the Crawdads Sing - great story
- Finish - In Pieces; Sally Field
- Finish - Our House; Louise Candlish
- Finish Vox; Christina Dalcher
- Read - Anne of Green Gables; L.M. Montgomery (yes never read this children's book)
- Read - a few more kids books
- Read a mystery by Mary Stewart
- Catch up on some review books
- See - Beautiful Boy @ the movies
- Thanksgiving planning
How was your month? any Plans for November?
You read a lot of books in October; some good, some not so, but a good amount overall. I've read great things about Where the Crawdads Sing; I hope you enjoyed it. Everyone seems to have loved it. It seems that your November is packed as well. Happy reading and movie watching! :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is something about fall that it's just perfect for grabbing a cup of your favorite drink and curling up with a book isn't it? Looks like you had a great month!
ReplyDeleteThe November plans look good! I know what you mean about cooler weather making cozy reading appealing. Now if we can just get the cooler weather here in southern California. I'd like to put on a sweater for goodness sakes!
ReplyDeleteWow you've been busy in October. That's a lot of books! I look forward to your reviews of Crawdads and the Sally Field memoir. Hmm. thanks
ReplyDeleteWow, you had a great October!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. I don't think I've read that many books...ever!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you loved Where the Crawdads Sing!
ReplyDeleteYou did have a good reading month, Diane! I've got the Crawdad book and also Unsheltered on audio for upcoming months. Look forward to both of them. A Mary Stewart book in your plans - I've loved her books for years. Have you picked one to try or do you need suggestions? They are vintage now I guess (does that mean we are vintage? ha!), but I love some of her settings.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome October!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great list!! Happy November!
ReplyDelete15! OK I have a competitor! Doesn't it feel great to read so much? Happy November.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost embarrassed to post my monthly summary for October. Can I just put up travel pictures? :) I'm glad you had such a great month. I'm taking note of those you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteWow, 15 books is excellent! I totally agree about autumn being a lovely time for snuggling up in your favourite chair and reading.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of a reread of Anne of Green Gables for my Canadian challenge and then maybe reading a few more in the series. Have a good November!
Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteYou read so many diverse and fascinating books--I'm in awe, truly. What a fascinating month you had! I have started listening to In Pieces as an audiobook. It's fascinating, but so sad, yet with a depth that's very satisfying.
I wonder what you'll choose for your book by Mary Stewart. I've read so many that now I'm just beginning to reread a few. Nine Coaches Waiting was probably one of my all-time favorites. But the trilogy about King Arthur--The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, etc. were spectacular. Enjoy!!