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Looking for book recommendations? I’ve been wanting to write this style post for awhile now, so without further ado, here are some of the books I’ve read recently, and what I thought of them. I’ve decided that for now, I’ll just share books that I’ve enjoyed or would recommend to a friend. I hope you enjoy these suggestions! I was in a bit of a reading rut up until about a month ago, and as anyone else who loves to read knows, there’s nothing more frustrating than being unable to find a good book to dive into! Part of the cause of my reading rut was how exhausted I’ve been—brain fog is not helpful when you’re trying to find books. My ability to make decisions has been fried. Another problem? It seemed no matter what book I put on hold at the library, the wait time was 2-6 weeks. I know that’s not long, and I love my library, but sometimes you need a book now! So if you’re in a similar spot, here are some books that I hope you’ll enjoy. I have mishmash of classic, fantasy, memoir, fairy tale, historical, and literary books for you to choose from. This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small portion of sales, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog through your purchase! Shadowfell By Juliet Marillier This author wrote one of my favorite fairy tale retellings, so I’ve been wanting to pick up other books by her. One of the things I really enjoyed about Shadowfell is the uniqueness of the fantasy world, which is based on Scotland. In this story, the main character Neryn is forced to hide her uncanny gift—the ability to see the Good Folk, the magical creatures who the king has forbidden anyone to speak to. If anyone finds out, she could be executed. On her own, Neryn is forced to decide who she can trust as she travels to what she hopes will be the kingdom’s last safe haven, Shadowfell. Read more> The Lord of the Flies By William Golding This survival story landed on my TBR list as part of my 2019 reading goals because it’s one of those books people say everyone should read in high school. I started reading this book thinking, “I thought this book was supposed to go all The Hunger Games?” and quickly went “Whoa. That escalated quickly.” No wonder this book is still being talked about! I sped through the last several chapters. Read more> PS Here’s how I’m doing on my reading goals so far this year. The Year of Less By Cait Flanders Note to self: when I find myself reading only blogs and unable to focus on or pick a book—pick up a memoir. I’ve found the conversational style is easier to focus on when I’m tired; plus, instead of reading aimlessly, I finish a whole book in no time. (A since of accomplishment seems to help snap me out of a reading rut.) I really enjoy this type of memoir where someone tries an experiment like downsizing. It’s exciting to see how Flanders minimized her life, and I especially liked hearing about how it impacted her writing journey. I find reading about writing makes me more excited to sit down at my keyboard! Read more> If you’re looking for other memoirs to check out, two of my favorites are Garlic and Sapphires and The Happiness Project. The Girl Who Drank The Moon By Kelly Barnhill I fell in love with the author’s voice and these characters. This book captures the tone and magic of fairy tales, but the characters and circumstances are wonderfully unique. The story has beautiful messages about sorrow, hope, and finding strength, and the themes flowed naturally from the story of a kindly witch and the girl she accidentally feeds moonlight. And now I want a pet dragon named Fyrian. Read more> How the Irish Saved Civilization By Thomas Cahill I’ve always been fascinated by medieval and renaissance history, and this books shines a light on the unlikely role of the Irish in preserving literature and history when the Dark Ages descend on Europe. I like history that reads more like a story, and Cahill hits the nail on the head as he describes a series of events that are by turns thought-provoking, horrifying, and hilarious. (Head’s up, there is some PG-13 content as this book provides an unvarnished look at history and mythology.) I also appreciated how Cahill presents the series of events through a Christian worldview. Read more> The Uncommon Reader By Alan Bennet I knew this was going to be good when I laughed out loud three times within the first few pages. The author imagines what would happen if Queen Elizabeth popped into a library-on-wheels and accidentally discovered a love for reading. A charming, bookish, and insightful novella. Read more> There’s my list! I have some Shakespeare in my reading stack as I continue to work on my reading goals. PS I checked out several of these books from my library, so be sure to see if you can get your hands on these books for free! (And you never know, maybe the Queen will show up…) What have you been reading lately? Share your picks in the comments! Other posts you might enjoy: My favorite fiction and nonfiction picks from 2017 and 2018 My Recent Reads posts
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So I took an unplanned, monthlong break from my blog in September, and I did A LOT of reading. I went through a bit of a health scare including an autoimmune fever that lasted 16 days (that is a loooong time to feel like your brain is cooking!) and concern that my cancer had returned. I’m very thankful that it looks like a false alarm and I am still cancer free! Praise God! I’m very glad to be back to blogging now that my body’s alarm bells have chilled out. As the weather starts to get cooler (which is always a rough transition due to my fibromyalgia, asthma, etc.), it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book. Here are some of the books I’ve read recently, and what I thought of them. I’ve decided that for now, I’ll just share books that I’ve enjoyed or would recommend to a friend. I hope you enjoy these suggestions! This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small portion of sales, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog through your purchase! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society By Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows I finally made it to one of our literary society meetings, which was one of my reading goals for this year! This was our first pick for the fall, and everyone really enjoyed it. The character’s unique voices and wit really makes this book. My group also learned a lot about a part of history that we hadn’t know about before, namely, that part of England was occupied during World War II. I’d actually been hesitant to read this book, having sworn off WWII books after reading three particularly harrowing ones (unintentionally) almost in a row a couple years ago. If you’re hesitant too, I’d say this book is a lot easier to read than others set during this time period because the characters are remembering what happened, versus living out the war in real time. PS I actually watched the movie last year before reading the book, which is usually a major no-no for me! But I’m really glad I saw it because it’s a great adaptation, and hey, now it’s about time to watch it again! Which did you prefer, the movie or the book? Read more> Among Others By Jo Walton I discovered this book through this article that I highly recommend: 22 of the Best Standalone Fantasy Books to Read. I had read three books on the list (Stardust, The Hero and the Crown, and The Princess Bride) and loved them, so I figured this would be a great list—and I promptly added all of them to my wish list at the library! All but one of the books on this list is available for checkout. Hey, I love fantasy, and sometimes it’s hard to commit to a series, especially if you’re going to have to wait for books to become available, so this is a great way for me to save energy tracking down books! Plus, if my brain is fried due to brain fog, a one-off book feel a lot easier to commit to than a series. Decision fatigue is real, my friends! Anyway, back to this book…I love how unique this story is, and how strong in unconventional ways the heroine is. Morwenna is sent from Wales, her childhood home and the place where she can see fairies, to a school in England, a place that seems devoid of magic. The story picks up after she has helped stop something evil from happening, at great personal cost. She lost her twin sister and was injured and left with a limp and chronic pain. I was impressed to read a story from the viewpoint of a young person learning to cope with pain and disability. I also highly recommend this book for its bring a more organic fantasy atmosphere and for its loving homage to sci-fi and fantasy books. Read more> (Note: some brief PG 13 content and language) This Must Be the Place By Maggie O’Farrell I was completely absorbed by this novel that focuses on a (fictional) famous actress who faked her own death to disappear and move to a remote part of Ireland, and a man who has pushed down something mysterious from his past. When it resurfaces, it threatens to unravel him and the life he has built. The writing is lyrical and witty, the characters engaging, each with unique voices. The way the story unfolds will appeal to fans of Where’d You Go Bernedette. Read more> (Note: PG 13 content and language) Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury I can now add this to the list of reading goals I have completed this year! Ok, I know this is a classic and people say everyone should read it, but no one told me it was also beautiful and poetic and utterly haunting! I loved this book. I love when I start a book wondering if it will feel dated, and discover it feels fresh and a bit disturbingly predicative of the future. Read more> Note to self: read more Ray Bradbury. The Rosie Project By Graeme Simsion I’m adding this one to the list because I really loved the concept, in spite of a lot of strong language, which is not my preference for books. It’s a sweet, unconventional love story. The main character, Don, knows he has trouble understanding other people, and this is portrayed brilliantly through the writing style, which really brings his character to life. (One of the early examples in the book: he thinks of what other people wear as their “costumes.”) When he sets out to make a questionnaire to find a wife, he meets Rosie. She’s different from anything he expected and throws his strict routine into instant turmoil. This could be a disaster…or perfect. Read more> (Note if this were a movie it would probably be rated R for over two dozen f words and adult conversation.) Her Royal Spyness By Rhys Bowen When a friend of mine recommended this book, she warned me that the series might be addictive. I was intrigued. This book is a fun, lighthearted historical fiction meets murder mystery. I liked how the story revolved around the struggles of a minor royal, Georgiana, who is expected to live like a queen in 1920s England—without a penny to her name. It was fun to see what scrapes she got into while trying to figure out how to clandestinely earn money, while sleuthing out a murder plot. I think I read it in two days! Read more> (Note: Some brief, suggestive dialogue) There’s my list! Currently, I’m finally getting around to reading Frankenstein right in time for Halloween. I’ll let you know what I think! PS I checked out all of these books from my library, so be sure to see if you can get your hands on these books for free! 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I'm always on the lookout for a psychological thriller to keep my on the edge of my seat. I was so excited about this one after reading the blurb, but was left feeling a bit ambiguous. Momma Says: 3 out 5 stars⭐⭐⭐ Daddy Darkest is the first book in Ellery Kane's Doctors of Darkness series. Kane has an interesting writing style and the story is written in both first and third person POV. The here and now chapters are in first person and from the perspective of main character, Samantha, while the chapter that delve into the past are in third person and from the perspective of Samantha's mother, Clare. It is most certainly a psychological thriller and does have some pretty dark themes throughout the story. I do have to say that the cover is interesting, to say the least. Certainly caught my eye and made me want to see what this one was about. *Advanced reader copy received from Hidden Gems Blurb: Bury your secrets. Bury them deep... A month after her high school graduation, small-town-girl Samantha “Sam” Bronwyn boards a plane with her best friend, Ginny. Destination: San Francisco. But when Ginny disappears inside an airport bathroom wearing Sam’s letterman jacket, it doesn’t take her long to figure out she was the intended target. Alone in a strange city, Sam’s on a run for her life—drawn into a dark past she never knew existed. A past where secrets aren’t all that’s buried and where revenge comes at the highest price. Who is Sam really—and who can she trust? The mysterious stranger in 4A who secreted a gun in his backpack? The guilty ex-con? The disarming FBI agent? Her own mother? Only one thing is certain. Someone is after her. Someone who knows more about her than she does. Someone who wants to teach her a hard lesson: There are worse things than murder. *** Daddy Darkest started out really well and quickly caught my interest. Unfortunately, it was way too easy to figure out exactly where this story was going. The chapters go back and forth with a few being from the present and then a few from the past. The chapters from the past is where I started having problems. Too much detail of the past can be tricky when trying to maintain a reader's interest and Clare's history, while integral to the story, became quite convoluted with so many characters and their own stories. Then we get Clare's memories - we're already in the past and Clare starts remembering something from her earlier past. I hope that made sense! It got a bit tedious to keep up with. I did push through and things picked up, but it just felt like it took way too long to get there. The story is quite dark and twisted, and had it not been quite so drawn out, could've easily been a five-star read. That's just my 2¢ worth and if you enjoy Psychological Thrillers, pick up a copy of Daddy Darkest and give it a read. It's available for purchase at the following links. Amazon Barnes & Noble Kobo Itunes Thanks for joining me! I think I'm ready to read something fun! Momma😘 Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter
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