Book #76 Read in 2017
milk and honey by rupi kaur
This is a book of poetry that tackles tough issues such as sex, abuse and feminism. This book is garnering a lot of attention online and among my students. The risqué drawings will definitely get the reader's attention. I borrowed this book from one of my students.
Book #75 Read in 2017
Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult by Bruce Handy
I loved the premise of this book, an adult looking back at books that meant a great deal to him as a child/young adult, but in the end, I wanted more. Handy provided good background information on the authors but I wanted to read more about how the books themselves affected him and helped shape him as a read. Overall, a good read for readers. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book #74 Read in 2017
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
This is the first book in a creepy thriller series. Melvin seemed to be a good man, a good husband to Gina, a good father to Brady and Lily. Then a car drives into their garage, uncovering Melvin's murder den and a dead body of a skinned woman--not his first victim. The police cannot understand how Gina did not know what her husband was up to and charge her as an accessory. She is innocent, and found to be legally, and she packs up her children, creates new identities for herself and her children, and move them as needed. She hopes to be able to put some roots down at Stillhouse Lake but Melvin has, from jail, seemingly found out where they are....will they get out alive? This book had good twists and turns and will keep readers guessing until the end. The sequel comes out in December and I have already ordered it. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book #73 Read in 2017
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt
This was a good read. While not exactly action packed, the writing made this a gripping psychological read, focusing on the case of Lizzie Borden. Lizzie took an axe to both her father and her stepmother. This book delves into the dysfunction of the Borden family and that makes this book an interesting read. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book #72 Read in 2017
Isadora Moon Goes Camping by Harriet Muncaster
This is a cute series for upper elementary readers. Isadora is half-vampire/half-fairy. Her family goes on a camping trip. Isadora loses her father's prized possession and is afraid to tell him so she tries to find it on her own. A cute, quick read which I borrowed from the public library.
Book #71 Read in 2017
Romeow and Juliet by Kathi Daley
This is the first in a cozy mystery series, set on a nice island locale. Caitlin runs a cat sanctuary with her aunt and is the process of opening up a cat café/bookstore with her friend. A murder occurs in town and Caitlin begins investigating. Will she find the killer or become the next victim? A good read, I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book #70 Read in 2017
Gizelle's Bucket List: My Life with a Very Large Dog by Lauren Fern Watt
Watt buys an English Mastiff puppy and names her Gizelle. Gizelle is Lauren's best friend and confidante. The pair move to New York City and Gizelle is there for Lauren through job hunting, relationships, friendships, her mother's addiction. Too soon, Gizelle is diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. Watt decides to make a bucket list for Gizelle and the two spend quality time together before the inevitable end. A must read for animal lovers, this book will bring a tear to the eye. I received this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
Book #69 Read in 2017
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold
Vic is trying to deal with his father's death and his mother's new boyfriend but is not really doing a good job. He takes off after a fight, taking the urn of his father's ashes with him. He meets up with a group of street kids who offer him a place to crash. In the urn, he finds a list of things to do with his father's ashes and the group begins to do them. This book is a good realistic fiction read, with characters that may be flawed but are interesting and engaging. High school and adult readers would enjoy this book. I received this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
August 2017 Reads:
1. The Marriage Lie (4/5) library book
2. Lilac Girls (5/5)
3. The Complete Chi Sweet Home Part 1 (YA) (4/5) library book
4. Reading with Patrick (4/5) library book
5. Caraval (YA) 4/5
6. Allegedly (YA) 5/5 library book
7. Final Girls (5/5) library book
8. Bang (YA) 5/5
9. Morningstar (4/5) library book
10. To Stay Alive (YA) 3/5 library book
11. Diana: Her True Story (4/5) library book
68 Books Read in 2017
