While I Was Reading

 

2022 Reading Challenge Categories

Books Completed 9/12

1. A book with a question in the title.  Idea:  What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love
• Read:  What Is the Story of Scooby-Doo?  by MD Payne
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 4/25/22
2. A book of non-violent true crime. 
•  Read:  The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 3/19/22
3. A book with a cover you don’t like. 
•  Idea:  And Then There Were None
4. A historical fiction novel not set in Europe.
• Read:  Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 1/13/22
5. A book with a character’s name in the title.
• Read:  The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 2/18/22
6. A book featuring paranormal activity (fiction or non.)
• Read:  The Perils of Paris (Julie Cavallo Investigates, #5) by Ana T. Drew
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 1/4/22
7. A book with a number in the title.
• Read:  One Poison Pie (Kitchen Witch #1)  by Lynn Cahoon
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 2/11/22
8. A food related memoir.  
• Idea:  Roasting in Hell's Kitchen: Temper Tantrums, F Words, and the Pursuit of Perfection
9. A book that’s won an award.
• Read:  People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review  2/3/22
10. A middle grade novel.
• Read:  Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 2/23/22
11. A book by an author who shares your zodiac sign.  
• Idea:  Animal Farm
12. A book that’s a combination of genres.
• Read:  The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 2/22/22

The Picture of Dorian Gray

 Well  I must say that between my book club and the challenges I have read a number of books that I would not have chosen otherwise this year.  This book by Oscar Wilde certainly falls in that category.  There is a story that is captivating in itself but then there is a much deeper philosophical discussion going on within the book as well. You can definitely see the influence of Wilde's life and experiences in this work and it definitely feels like a great big stick it to the upper class of England  novel as well.  This is definitely a novel with layers and it feels like a gothic novel with some super natural elements as well.  If you are looking for a classic for the Halloween season this would be a good choice

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wow is this book a bit creepy and deep. Definitely not a quick read but it is engrossing. Makes you stop and think about who is good and evil in the world. Definitely need to remember the era it was written in when reading it. A good classic that isn't necessarily heavily read.

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #114
2. Beat the Backlist #BTB2021  #16 banned book 
3. 2021TBR  #2021ReadingChallenge # 3 friend recommendation 
4. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2021   Book #121
5. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #135
6. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge #12. A book you have seen on someone’s bookshelf
7. BooklistQueen   #16. Published in the 1800s 
8. NJM Book Challenge  #NJMBookChallenge2021  #8 written pre 1900
9. While I was Reading  #1 A book published before 2000
10. Pick your Poison #11-4 A book with a monster on the cover 
11. Bloggers Bookshelf   #bloggersbookshelf #15 mentioned in a tv show or film 
12. Beyond the Bookends  mental health fiction

  

Red, White & Royal Blue

 I was uncertain what to expect when I selected this novel by Casey McQuiston.   I found the book to be quite enjoyable but also very thought provoking.  I cannot imagine what it would be like to be under constant scrutiny.  I never wanted fame, but after reading this book I definitely do not want fame and all the baggage that comes with it.   

Alex and Henry must adjust to their growing relationship and the heavy responsibilities of their positions within their respective countries.  There are expectations that both are struggling with meeting while still finding their personal happiness.  The novel depicts the difficulties of growing up and finding oneself but then adds the layer of political responsibility and fame.   

The only reason I didn't give the book a 5 star rating is because I am not a big fan of graphic sexual encounters.  I find myself skipping over these scenes in Stone Barrington books as well as in many movies and tv shows.  I feel as though private lives should be just that. I did not find it detracted from the story but rather I was able to skim over those portions while still absorbing the complexity and depth of the relationships.   I understand why the book got all the hype it did.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

Emotionally raw at times

I didn’t really know what to expect of this book. I ended up really enjoying it and found it emotionally engaging. You cannot help but root for Alex and feel like you’re right there with him as he struggles through his emotional and sexual growth. My only hesitation was some of the sexual scenes were a bit graphic and detailed for me taste. That’s just me, not a big fan of reading explicit details. I skipped over much of it just as I do in a Stone Barrington book. These did not detract from the story and did highlight the rawness of the relationship. I’m glad I gave this book a go 

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

1. Popsugar- #popsugarreadingchallenge  17- that won an award in 2019
2. Book List Queen #24- A Book Everyone Is Talking About 
3. Wizarding World Tour  possible categories
• Koldovstoretz: set in a palace
4. While I was Reading  A book you heard about on TV/Radio/a podcast
5. Monthly Book Award-   #GXOAwardReadingChallenge  Goodreads 2019

While I Was Reading

 I am going to participate in this 12 prompt challenge hosted by Ramona Mead again this year.  

2021 Reading Challenge Categories

Books Completed 11/12

1. √ A book published before 2000   
• The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 10/21/21
2. √ An essay or short story collection
• READ: Frontier Follies by Ree Drummond
• Blog Post and Goodreads Review 3/12/21
3. √ A book you’ve been looking forward to
• READ: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
• Blog  Post and Good Reads Review 1/25/21
4. A book you’ve been avoiding
• Idea:  The Pillars of the Earth

5. √ A book of magical realism
• READ: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/20/21
6. √ A book with alliteration in the title
• READ: Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/26/21
7. √ A book with food or drink on the cover
• READ:  The Sinister Superyacht by Ana T. Drew 1/4/21
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 
8. √ A cozy mystery
• READ: Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/14/21
9. √ A book with a dog on the cover
• READ: Misalignment and Murder by Cathy Tully 
• Blog  Post and Good Reads Review  1/26/21
10. √ A memoir
• READ: Laughing at my Nightmare by Shane Burcaw
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/30/21
11. √ A book by an author who has written more than 10 books
• READ: Choppy Water by Stuart Woods
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/21/21
12. √ A debut novel
• READ:  The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie  
• Blog Post and Good Reads Review 1/5/21

Anxious People

 This is the second novel I have read by Fredrik Backman.  I have loved both of them.  When I first read A Man Called Ove, I listened on audiobook.  I think I picked up on more of the nuisances of Ove's character because I listened to it.  When I started Anxious People I was worried I was losing out on that and didn't enjoy the book as much as A Man Called Ove when I first started.  

As I read further, the book became engrossing and I couldn't wait to be able to pick it up to read again.  This book isn't like a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but rater it is like a good friend telling you a story.  Just like a friend who goes off on tangents and gets distracted on where they started, but eventually comes back around to finish the story.  The characters are awesome and you want to see everything work out right for all of them.  

The book has a few surprises, some you can see coming a little more readily than others.  The book captures different stages of life and our insecurities and anxieties that come with those stages.  Some of us have more anxieties than others but on some level we all have some.  Backman captures these and how our different experiences shape us and how we interact with others.  Sometimes what we think others are thinking is very different and far more judgmental than the truth;  we just have to be willing to talk with each other to find out the reality and work through it.  We are all more alike than we are different after all.   So remember to give the person who's annoying you a break because you just don't know what they are going through at the moment.

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Wonderful book that looks at the common anxieties and insecurities so many people experience. Backman is a wonderful story teller. His books are written as though you are right there experiencing the story with his narrators. This book has several twists and intersecting storylines, some of which I guessed at along the way but others are cleverly revealed as the story unfolds. This book captures so much of what is good about people and how we just never know what someone else is going through, so maybe we should refrain from judging and just cut some slack. 
Backman really has an ability to write characters that are relatable and you enjoy reading about. Even when they are are driving you nuts you still want to read about what happens to them. You find yourself wanting to know more about their story and are sad when the book ends. 

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #125
2. Literary Escapes-  Sweden
3. Popsugar- #popsugarreadingchallenge  #10- recommended by fav blog, vlog, podcast / online book club
4. Book List Queen #41- Translated from Another Language
5. While I was Reading #3 translated from another language
6. Monthly Motif   #MonthlyMotifGXO-  Dynamic Duos

 

Darkness My Old Friend

 This book by Lisa Unger was one I selected for the While I was Reading challenge.  It had a prompt to select a book with song lyrics in the title.  I couldn't help but continually sing the Simon and Garfunkel song as I was reading this book.  

The book was a little confusing and disjointed for me at the beginning.  There seemed to be too much hopping between characters and stories that it was difficult to keep straight.   As the book progressed and you understood more of the story it got a bit easier but it still didn't always feel like it was flowing smoothly.  I suspect this may be due to the fact this was the second book in the Hollows series and I have not read the first book.  

As the book continued I did enjoy it immensely and would like to read the others in the series.  The characters are definitely believable and imperfect just like most people are.  The characters are developed in depth and the reader can definitely imagine their experiences and emotions.

I am glad I selected this book for a challenge

Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger
My rating: 3 of 5 stars 

Intriguing thriller

The book was quite a whirlwind of twisting and intertwined stories. As Jones the main narrator said its that may in a small-town and nothing is a coincidence. I did like how Unger relates the differ stories and does bring them together at the end of the book. Her characters were very well written and had lots of depth. they were relatable. My only complaint was at times the names and stories were a bit difficult to keep straight. This was especially true if there was much time between reading sessions. Overall I did enjoy the boo! 

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #113
2. Alphabet soup Author- #AlphabetSoupAuthorChallenge  "U"
3. AtoZ and Alphabet soup challenge #AlphabetSoupChallenge
4. Cloak and  Dagger #CloakDaggerChal : Book # 100
5. Medical Examiner-  1 Toe Tag 
6. While I was Reading 6-  A book with song lyrics in the title

The Perfect Nanny

 This thriller is not for the female faint of heart.  The author does a wonderful job of building up to the climactic tragedy in the story.  You really felt as though you knew the characters and could understand their roles in the family dynamic.   Leila Slimani does a wonderful job of portraying them all as likable and repulsive at different moments in the story.  Her representation of the working mother and her guilt and doubts of never being enough is well done.   

My only issue with the book is it felt like a sudden ending without a resolution to many of the aspects of the story.  We never get the full background of Louise and what made her the way she is at the time of the story.  There are glimpses but not enough concrete to answer all the questions about why she acted as she did at the end of the story.   The book just leaves the reader hanging and I found myself wanting more explanation and feeling disappointed after really liking the book up until those last 40 pages or so.

The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani
My rating: 3 of 5 stars 

Chilling thriller

This book.is spooky and disarming but keeps you reading even when you're terrified of the outcome. Slimani does an amazing job at getting into the minds of the characters. You cannot help but have a bit of sorrow for Louise and wonder what drive her to her vicious acts. The immense impact of mothers guilt is apparent in Myrame. 

While I did find the book very engaging I did come away wishing we had been given more background explanation of how Louise came to this point in life. Also a bit more closure on her relationships with Stephane and Nerve would have added to the story. even though I enjoyed the book.and found it engaging, I finished the book feeling like I had a lot of unanswered questions so that's why I didn't give it 4 stars 

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #97
2. Cloak and  Dagger #CloakDaggerChal : Book # 83
3. Medical Examiner-  2 Toe Tag 
4. Around the Year in 52 Books- #31- A book inspired by a leading news story
5. Book List Queen #19 Based on a true story
6. 20 in 20:  #Read20in2020 #14 translated to English
7. NJM #NJMBookChallenge2020  #16  translated from another language
8. Wizarding World Tour  possible categories
• Castelobruxo:read a book translated into your language
9. While I was Reading #5 based on a true story
10. Beat the Backlist #BeatTheBacklist2020 #7 author Intl to you
11. 2020 TBR  #2020TBRReadingChallenge #6 originally written in a foreign language
12. TBR Book #51  #Backlistreader ; #MountTBR2020; #StartOnYourShelfathon

All Systems Red

This is the first in the Murderbot books by Martha Wells.  I was pleasantly surprised by this novella.   I selected it for a challenge prompt to read a book in a genre you don't normally read.  I am definitely not a science fiction reader but I think I will be trying to read more of this series.  The main character is a non human but definitely seems to show some human like traits at times.  The book actually points our some of the idiosyncrasies of human behaviors at times.  I think I found this book enjoyable because it had elements of a mystery and suspense novel and wasn't just a science fiction story.   I definitely found myself liking and disliking characters based on their actions and behaviors toward the SecBot aka murderbot.  The ending definitely leaves opportunities for furture installments in the series and I am curious to see if they are about the same Bot or different ones of its kind.

If you are looking to try science fiction without a huge commitment this novella is a great choice.


All Systems Red by Martha Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t usually read sci fi but I really enjoyed this book. It’s a great length for getting a feel for the genre without a huge commitment. It had a bit of a mystery/suspense angle to the plot as well. The character interaction was very well done and kept your interest as the reader. Definitely going to check into more of the series


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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #69
2. Cloak and  Dagger #CloakDaggerChal : Book  #54
3. 52 Books in 52 weeks  #9 set in space
4. While I was Reading #8   with a non-human narrator
5. Monthly Book Award-   #GXOAwardReadingChallenge  Locus Award Best Novella 2018
6. TBR Book #37  #Backlistreader ; #MountTBR2020; #StartOnYourShelfathon

V.I. Warshawski is a tough Chicago PI

I have been reading the VI Warshawski series for a while now.  I had missed a few and picked this one, Shell Game,  up as an award winner for my Monthly Award Challenge.   It was good catching up with VI and her friends- Lottie Herschel, Mr. Contreras and news reporter, Murray Ryerson. 

While I enjoyed reading the latest in Sara Paretsky's series, I did find the political undertones of the book a bit unnecessary at times.  The book deals with immigrants and ICE and the fear that many live under while here in the US.  I understand that is a real fear and am fine with the plot as it pertains to this serious issue.  What I did not care for was the commentary on the current President.   I felt it was unnecessary in portraying the severity and emotion of the situation and the storyline. 

I have read other books that make references to current world situations without specifying president names or parties- for example the Patterson book written with Bill Clinton, The President is Missing.  That book was written about the fact the President has to make decisions for the nation and sometimes they aren't politically popular but the President is just doing the best job for the country not necessarily for their party agenda. 

Despite the political preaching, the story was still an enjoyable read for me and I will probably go back and read the books I missed in the series once I finish the others on my list.


Shell Game by Sara Paretsky
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had not read a VI Warhawski book in a while and was happy to come back and reconnect with the PI in the Windy City. It is always enjoyable to read about books that are set in your home area especially as V.I. traverses all over the Chicagoland. The plot was an intriguing one with plenty of twists and turns. Enjoyable as always to read the VI series. I am now motivated to go back and read the books in the series I have missed. The only issue I have is the commentary on the current president that is mentioned several times in the book. That could have been left out and the story lines about ICE and immigrant fears would have still been as powerful.


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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #38
2. Literary Escapes-  IL
3.  Cloak and  Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal : Book  #30
4. Medical Examiner-  1 Toe Tag 
5. Six Shooter-  1st shot for Sara Paretsky
6. Popsugar- #popsugarreadingchallenge  #13 same title as a tv show/ movie but is unrelated to it
7. Around the Year in 52 Books- #43 A book related to one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse- death and war
8. Book List Queen #27 About a Controversial Topic
9. 2020 TBR  #2020TBRReadingChallenge #17  A book set in the state you live in
10. TBR Book # 26  #Backlistreader ; #MountTBR2020; #StartOnYourShelfathon
11. While I was Reading #11   A book set in the state you live in
12. Monthly Book Award-   #GXOAwardReadingChallenge  Edgar Award for Sue Grafton Memorial Award (2019)

Furiously Happy is a fun read

While the underlying topic and message of the book is a very poignant one,  Jenny Lawson's stories in her memoir really make this book a joy to read.  She is quite frank and open in discussing how her depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses affect her life on a daily basis.  However, her funny stories really do make it an enjoyable read while still pointing out the struggles she and others experience in daily life. At times they are gut wrenching laugh out loud funny.    I appreciate she is doing her best to help take the stigma out of talking about mental illness and pointing out how it is not any different than having any other health ailment that afflicts our bodies.
Plus how can you not like a book with a smiling raccoon on the cover

I can highly recommend this book




Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny  Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is awesome. If you are looking for a book to make you laugh then I highly recommend this book. While the subject of mental illness can still be a hush hush topic among some circles, Jenny Lawson is doing her best to remove that stigma. Her stories are real and point out the struggles she and others like her go through with debilitating depression and anxiety but they are presented in a fun way that gets the message across without being melancholy. There were many times I was laughing out loud and reading funny excerpts to my husband. All in all this is a great book I can highly recommend. Plus who can't smile while looking at a smiling racoon.


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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:

1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge -  Book #30
2. Literary Escapes-  TX
3. Popsugar- #popsugarreadingchallenge  #34 you picked up because the title caught your attention
4. Around the Year in 52 Books- #24 Book with an emotion in the title
5. 52 Books in 52 weeks  #29  An award-winning novel
6. 20 in 20:  #Read20in2020 #7 Book about mental health/dealing with mental illness 
7. Wizarding World Tour  
• Castelobruxo: Read a book with Gold on it
8. While I was Reading  #1 Book with an emotion in the title
9. Color Coded:  #3  Yellow
10. What's in a Name #2  An Antonym
11. Monthly Book Award-   #GXOAwardReadingChallenge  Audie award in 2016
12. Memoirs-  #1 Mental Illness
13. Beat the Backlist #BeatTheBacklist2020 #6

Sophie Kinsella continues to entertain with Undomestic Goddess

I recently finished reading Sophie Kinsella's Undomestic Goddess.  I read it over the course of several dreary winter days and found myself in a cheery mood each time I read it.  Like many of Kinsella's books, it felt like I was reading a happy, chick flick movie.

In the book, Samantha Sweeting's escapades entertain us as she goes from London to the Cotswolds.
Without giving too much plot detail away,  a series of events- some more comical than others, leads Samantha to find her way to the home of Lee and Trish Geiger in the Cotswolds.  As she adapts to her new life there, there are many comical moments and the requisite romantic tensions. The story does have a few twists and turns, some more predictable than others, and is overall very entertaining.

There is some soul searching by Samantha as well.  Her relationship with her mother and brother give pause to how we raise our children and the messages we send through our actions while they live under our roof. There are also components of deciding what makes a fulfilled life and how we each define it.

The thought provoking aspects of the story are there if you chose to think about them.  If you just want a lighthearted read that's there as well. 

 All in all I would recommend it as a fun read by the fire or on a summer's day at the beach.


The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Delightful lighthearted read

I enjoyed this book , it was a fun read. There are some serious moment when Samantha is trying to deciding direction her life should follow. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments and romantic components too. All in all i'd say it's like reading a chick flick. Definitely a cherry read does gloomy winter day or a perfect beach read


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Challenge Tracking

The book fulfills prompts for several challenges:

1. Library Love (Book 9)
2. TBR Book #6  #Backlistreader ; #MountTBR2020; #StartOnYourShelfathon
3. 2020 TBR  #2020TBRReadingChallenge  #9  NY Times Bestseller (2005)
4. Literary Escapes- England
5. AtoZ  and Alphabet Soup #AlphabetSoupChallenge  "U"
6. Alphabet Soup Author Edition #AlphabetSoupAuthorChallenge-  "K"
7. Book List Queen #6 A Love Story
8. While I was Reading #12 a romance novel
9. Wizarding World Tour  
• Hogwarts:  Harry Potter Universe reference
10. Beat the Backlist #BeatTheBacklist2020 #1  genre mashup
11. 52 Books in 52 weeks  #15 Book with romance 
12. Popsugar- #popsugarreadingchallenge #50 main character in their 20s
13. 20 in 20:  #Read20in2020 #8 a humor book 

Women's Murder Club

I finally had a chance to read the latest installment in James Patterson's Women's Murder Club.  This means I am all caught up until the next book is published, thus adding another title to my #FinishingtheSeries challenge. 

The 19th Christmas is set back in the usual San Francisco environment and continues to center on Lindsay Boxer and her friends.  Although this story differs from many of the others as there really is minimal storyline involving the friends.  There are some basic attempts to weave Yuki and the others in, the stories were very extraneous compared to the other installments in the series.


The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While the main storyline involving Lindsay Boxer and Joe is a good story, it felt at times like a stretch to include the supporting friend characters. Their storylines are much more ancillary this time than in previous books in the series. I did enjoy the book and finished it in a single day. It felt like the authors were stretching to make it a Women's Murder Club versus a Lindsay Boxer story. The main mystery was a good twist and turn story though as always.


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Date Completed:  Jan 5, 2020

While I was Reading challenge

This challenge hosted at ramonamead.com is a very manageable challenge.  There are no requirements other than to read books meeting the 12 categories.  She has created Facebook and Goodreads groups for discussion and suggestions. Just go to her site and let her know you want to participate

2020 While I Was Reading Challenge Categories

1. √  A book with an emotion in the title READ Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson 3/31/20
• blog post and Goodreads review


2. √  A young adult novel— READ Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman 3/18/20
• blog post and Goodreads review 
3. √ A book translated from another language—READ Anxious People by Frederik Backman 
• blog post and Goodreads Review 11/13/20
4. √  A book that’s centered around a holiday- READ 19th Christmas by James Patterson 1/5/20 
• blog  post and Goodreads review
5. √  A novel based on a true story— READ  The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani 9/13/20
• blog post and Goodreads Review
6. √  A book with song lyrics in the title— READ   Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger 10/13/20
• blog post and Goodreads Review
7.  √ A book that’s been on your shelf for more than a year— READ  Under a Summer Sky by Nan Rossiter 8/24/20
• blog post and Goodreads Review 
8.  √  A book with a non-human narrator ——All Systems Red by Martha Wells 6/30/20
• blog post and Goodreads Revew
9.  A book with a month in the title——possibly a cozy
10.  √  A book you heard about on TV/Radio/a podcast Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 12/24/20
    • blog post and Goodreads Review
11.  √ A book set in the state you live in— IL  READ Shell Game by Sara Paretsky 4/29/20
• blog post and Goodreads Review
12. √  A romance novel  READ Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella 1/23/20
• blog  post and Goodreads Review