August Readin' Roundup!!

Why Readin' didn't go as planned this month!!

After finishing almost 10 books in July, I was hoping that August would be the same way.  But such is not the case.  I did manage to finish 5 books this month.  Moving to a new home played a big part in my slow reading.  Plus, I'm not sure if it was the book I was reading during the move or just the move itself that slowed me down.  Overall, the books I read this month took me to different parts of the world.  I visited Africa, Australia, and a lot of the northeastern part of the United States.  I read a memoir, started a new series, and participated in the One Book, One Maryland reading program.  I only did 2 reviews on the blog this month.  I left out Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, since I read this while I was moving and I didn't feel as though I gave it my full attention.  Also, I don't do blog posts on audio books because I'm usually listening to them over an extended period and it's hard for me to give as rich detail to my review as that of a book I have read.  I do review all books on GoodReads though.  I gave one 4 star review and four 3 star reviews.

Best Book of the Month:

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker  

This is Wendy Walker's 2nd book and right now she is on my radar as an author whose books I will read without reading the description of the book.  She writes a really good psychological thriller that will have you guessing until the end.  If you haven't read either of her books yet, I suggest you do right away.  Her other book is All Is Not Forgotten.

The Other Books I Read in August:

Never Never by James Patterson  

This is a new series from James Patterson.  The main character is a female detective from Australia, Harriet "Harry" Blue.  Her back story will play a lot into future books in this series.  Her and her brother were tossed from foster home to foster home growing up. 

The Beach Club by Elin Hilderbrand  

Elin Hilderbrand writes a great summer novel.  So far I have listened to three of her books this year. She has a connection to the area I live in and the books make me want to visit Nantucket.

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This was this years selection for the One Maryland, One Book program where the whole state reads the same book.  I have had a few of her books on my reading list for a while, but this is the first one I have read.   To find out more about the One Maryland, One Book Program and to find out  about meeting the author click here.

Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick

I think Anna Kendrick is best known for the Pitch Perfect movies.  My favorite movie of her is The Accountant.  This is her memoir of her life so far, how she became an actress living in Maine and all the gory details in between.  This book made me want to be her friend.

Overall not too bad a month for reading.  September is going to be better I know, I've already finished a book this month.  My birthday was yesterday and I got to go to the National Book Festival which I have been dying to do for years.  In honor of those last two events, I'm hosting a giveaway. Enter  for your chance to win

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