Books I've Recently Read #6
/Here is the latest edition of what I’ve been reading the last few months! Let me know in a comment below what you’ve been reading. As usual, the titles are links to the books if you’d like to purchase on Amazon. Happy Reading!
BECOMING by Michelle Obama:
I mean, how can you not love Michelle Obama? This book really sparked my interest in the stories of First Women. While I think the beginning could have been condensed a little, I loved the message of the whole book. I finished the book feeling very inspired and highly recommend that all women read it.
THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah:
This and the next book were both recommended to me by a friend who’s book recommendations I trust and I could not agree more with her. The great alone was unique story that takes place in Alaska. It tackles the issues of PTSD, alcoholism, and so much more, while showing the strength of women!
THE NIGHTINGALE by Kristin Hannah:
This was my favorite book that I read in 2019 (aside from finishing the Harry Potter series….because duh!) If you love fiction stories during the WWII time period, I highly recommend this one. I liked it more than All the Light We Cannot See which I read earlier this year. Put it on your to do list.
MIDDLESEX by Jeffrey Eugenides:
This is such a unique story that I grew up seeing the title of and finally at 29 decided to cross it off my to-read list. This book is such a great mix of coming of age, family history, and genetics! This is another one that I think everyone should read.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE by Jane Austen:
I had never read or watched Pride and Prejudice before reading this and I’m so glad I decided to finally. Mikey gifted me my copy for our anniversary last year, and I finally got around to reading it! At first I wasn’t too into the story, but towards the end I found my self pacing around my house and staying up until it was done! It’s another classic that you have to read.
COLD TANGERINES by Shauna Niequist:
I had really high expectations for this one, since I’ve read ‘Bread & Wine’ also by Niequist and loved that. However, I had a hard time getting through this easy read. It seemed pretty repetitive and didn’t captivate me like her other book did.
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE by Lori Gottlieb:
I reserved this one at the library due to everyone hyping it up! I was so worried it wouldn’t live up to the hype, but boy did it! I loved the different perspectives shown regarding therapy, and that it was written by a therapist who shared her experience in therapy as well. I love that more books are being written on mental health and recommend that you read this one as well.
IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT by Judy Blume:
I haven’t read a Judy Blume book in YEARS and happened to stumble across this one while browsing the new releases at the library one day. The back cover summary intrigued me and the book didn’t disappoint. It usually like books that are written from many characters’ perspectives, so I liked how this one was reading. It was a pretty easy read.
LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott:
I haven’t read little women since I was little and while I know the story really well, I had to re-read it once I heard the movie was being remade. Any other 90’s babies here that were obsessed with the Winona Ryder and Christian Bale version? I have probably watched it about 100 times. This book never disappoints and I am so excited for the new movie to come out next week on Christmas!
SUPPER CLUB by Lara Williams:
This was another random library find. You know how much I love cooking so I figured with a title like ‘Supper Club’ it has to be good! haha While the story was completely different than I expected, it’s nice to read a book that is different and unpredictable. However, I wouldn’t necessarily urge you to run out and get it if you have others on your list already.
STAY AND FIGHT by Madeline Ffitch:
This story reminded me a lot of ‘The Great Alone’ mainly because it has a similar ‘women living off grid and having to survive’ vibe going on. If I hadn’t read ‘The Great Alone’ so recently I think I would have enjoyed this one more, because that one was just SO good. Another book that left me feeling pretty meh and lukewarm.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, VOL 1 (1884-1933) by Blanche Wiesen Cook:
This was one of three books Mikey bought me for our anniversary this year and I sprinted through it. I was captivated by the story of Eleanor Roosevelt and think that Cook did a remarkable job telling her story. I can’t wait to dive into Vol 2 soon (thankfully Mikey bought me both). I think every woman should read her story, but especially if you are an entrepreneur. Her story is so inspiring and it’s amazing how ahead of the times she was. Highly highly highly recommend. Definitely in my Top 5 of 2019.
THE SECRETS WE KEPT by Lara Prescott:
This is one I kept seeing pop up around social media so I threw it on my requests list at the library and next thing I knew it was my turn to read it. I enjoyed it, but I’ve read better this year. I think the time period it takes place during (Cold War) is interesting, but it just wasn’t one I couldn’t put down. Not bad but not in my top 5 of the year.
Tell me what you’re reading and what the best book you read this year was! If you’d like to see some of the other books I’ve read since the beginning of 2018, click on the links below to see my other reviews!
Happy reading friends!
-Andrea
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