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June #wrapup

Total read = 4
2 audio
2 print (both novellas)

My pick for June is Murder By Memory. I wish the next one was available. Also, Who Will Save Your Soul? was crazy fun and gross. I picked up The Stand again and that is most of what I read in June. Still not finished, lol.

This is an adorable book in which nothing really happens. It might have irked me at another point. But for now it was a welcomed cozy read.

This is probably my most reread book of the past few years. This time I‘m facilitating a book club discussion on it. I am really looking forward to discussing it and seeing everyone‘s takeaways.

Fast read! Sci-fi cozy mystery with humor, warmth, and flair—I gulped this one down in one day. Love it and can‘t wait for the next installment of Detective Dorothy Gentleman.

3.5⭐️/5⭐️

This was cute but a little predictable. Had a fun time with it. Thanks @Reggie for the rec! 🤗

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I didn't read much of the blurb around this and so went in almost blind.
I found the story line very readable, it kept me guessing and imagining all the way through. I liked how self punishing Isa could be, her determination to simply not have fun yet her curiosity about those that do.
The brothers are really rounded characters and I liked the small amount of background we learnt. Eva was awesome! The history was unknown to me and very sad.

Entertaining! A refreshing take on the Cinderella story, with a strong heroine. Another excellent choice for #SundayBuddyRead with @TheBookHippie

I read 17 books in June (I am in therapy for my anxiety thanks!)
Here are my ratings:
5 ⭐
Giovanni's Room

4.25⭐
Henry Hamlet's Heart
A Single Man
Well of Lonliness

4⭐
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

3.75⭐
The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir
A Gentleman's Gentleman
Icarus
Maggie

3.5⭐
Automatic Noodle

3⭐
Happy Place
The Pairing
Queer Body Power
Witch King
Let's Talk About Love

2.5 ⭐
Wild Dark Shore

Obsessed! Yes, this book is about two very different sisters, but it‘s also intricate and layered with many more themes. I feel that many people can relate to Sigrid with today‘s current events. I teared up so much during the second half and felt empty yet hopeful after finishing it. That may not be selling the novel, but it really is a great read if you‘re open to facing hard subjects. I‘m a huge fan of dark and dry humor so this was great.