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Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read. ~Raymond Carver
I feel like I read more during this past month, but my TBR list grows faster than I can check books off the list! I don't quite know what to do about that. I decided to give an audiobook a try, although I have some trouble following a storyline without any visual. It's like I need words on a page, or action on a screen in order to follow it. Maybe that just means I'm a visual learner, but I can track with a podcast easily, and I follow and listen to several regularly.
May's Books Completed and Reviewed
After the Boxes Are Unpacked: Moving On After Moving In by Susan Miller - This one was finished in April but I hadn't yet posted the review. You can now see it HERE.
When Tomorrow Came by Hannah Linder - Nan and Heath have been waiting since childhood for their father to return, but when he finally does, the reality is nothing like what they'd hoped for. (Read my full review HERE)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - I loved this story about a curmudgeonly octopus that develops an unlikely friendship with the cleaning lady and helps her find a future after her son's death many years earlier. (Read my full review HERE)
The Keys to Gramercy Park by Candice Sue Patterson - Andrea stumbles upon a stash of counterfeit currency hidden in the wall of her apartment, but unraveling the history behind them might lead to secrets that could damage Beau's political career. In the historical timeline, Franklin's work with the Secret Service may be top secret, but he holds other secrets he's determined to take to his grave. (Read my full review HERE)
Fair As A Star by Mimi Matthews - Beryl is supposed to be marrying Henry soon, but finds him cool and insensitive compared to his younger brother and her longtime friend, Mark. This story also addresses the subject of "melancholy" (what we would call depression) as Beryl secretly suffers from it and the responses of the two men when they discover it plays a role. Recently finished this but haven't written a review yet.
During May I started reading:
American Cozy: Hygge-Inspired Ways to Create Comfort & Happiness by Stephanie Pedersen - I've been browsing leisurely through this cute little guidebook to bringing more cozy into our home and life.
Beneath A Peaceful Moon by Debby Lee - Mary, a Yakima tribal member, and John, a Navajo, are serving in the military during WWII. Both are asked to use the language skills in the war effort, but of course they must keep their work secret. Even from each other.
A Man With One of Those Faces by Caimh McDonnell - Actually listening, rather than reading. I'm giving an audiobook a try, since that's how this book was available from the library.
During May I continued reading:
A Perilous Perspective by Anna Lee Huber - I've been working on this forever, because I keep setting it aside to finish review books or library books. I'm determined to finish it now, and finally find out what happens after Kiera discovers forged artwork and secrets while attending a family wedding party.
Where My Books Took Me in May . . . On Budget Tales Book Blog, there's a monthly meme about "Places My Books Have Taken Me" along with a one-word summary or review of the book. Here's where I've traveled through the pages during the month, along with One Word to sum up the ones I finished.
When Tomorrow Came takes place in England.
One Word: Truth
Remarkably Bright Creatures is based in Washington state.
One Word: Observant
The Keys to Gramercy Park takes place mostly in New York City.
One Word: Deception
Fair As A Star is another novel based in England.
One Word: Understanding
A Perilous Perspective has been in Scotland so far.
Beneath A Peaceful Moon has started out in southern California.
A Man With One of Those Faces takes place in Dublin, Ireland.
Coming Up in June!
Composition As Conversation by Heather M. Hoover
Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Murder Most Fair by Anna Lee Huber
What I'm Highlighting . . . May was an exciting month for us, because it included a trip home to Maryland for our daughter's graduation. This past weekend was a lot of fun and included a day spent hiking in Hocking Hills. So I'm going to highlight the monthly photo album post on my primary blog, A Fresh Cup of Coffee, in which you'll also find links to a couple of photo album posts on my flagship blog, Homeschool Coffee Break.
On my blogs recently . . .
Besides the reviews, here on Just A Second you'll find:
On Homeschool Coffee Break:
And on A Fresh Cup of Coffee:
This post will be linked at the current BookWorms Monthly link-up hosted by At Home A Lot; at Budget Tales Book Blog; and at the weekly reading list meme hosted at Book Date.
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A great list of books this month. I enjoyed reading the one word review and places :)
ReplyDeleteI find the same with audiobooks. I just don't have the concentration!
I would like to read Killers of a Certain Age at some point.
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
Great job! A couple of those I'd like to read as well! Happy June!
ReplyDeleteKillers of a Curtain Age looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteHave a great June reading month.
An interesting selection of books this month. I haven't read any of them, but particularly like the sound of Fair as a Star. It's interesting to read about your experience with audiobooks. I've never tried one, but I always say I'll try them one day!
ReplyDeletePopping over from Bookworms Monthly.
Now that I'm further into the audiobook and invested in the story, I'm having an easier time sticking with it. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love audio books, if you prefer podcasts you could try to find books that are presented more like audio plays (having several narrators is a clue)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they did audio books like that - thanks for the info! I am really enjoying A Man With One of Those Faces - the narrator is excellent.
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