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Favorite Books of August 2022

Susie — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:40 +0000

How’s your summer been? Starting to wind down a bit? Mine has been spent at home much more than usual, but I’ve also been able to enjoy a full gorgeous Pacific Northwest August which I don’t think I’ve done in many years. Being retired has its benefits, including travel in the fall. I have two trips coming up, one in September and finally an international trip in October. Waiting for those, I’ve plowed through quite a few books again this month. Too many have been just okay, so it was easy picking out the three that truly stood out. I hope you might enjoy these, too. As always, for all my reviews, you can follow me on Instagram!

You really couldn’t find three more different books than these! I loved them each for different reasons….

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Favorite Books from May and June

Susie — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:42 +0000

Happy first day of summer! It’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted here and I’m so sorry about that. I’d planned to post May books at the end of last month, but then my mother suddenly got sick and ended up in the hospital. My siblings and I flew in and were with her for a few days before she peacefully passed away. I had just been to see her two weeks before she died and though her dementia was progressing to a concerning point, we went out and did things, visited with relatives, etc. So, it was a shock to lose her from what was really a minor infection. We’re doing a celebration of life for her in July.

On a happier note, I decided to retire a little earlier than I had originally planned, so as this posts I am done! I made the decision so late in the year that it still doesn’t feel real, but I know it will come fall when I don’t head back to the classroom. I’m very excited and looking forward to the freedom, the ability to spend more time with my family, and to be able to travel in seasons other than summer.

And finally, I’ve been having my kitchen and bathroom remodeled over the last few months, so life has been insane!

Despite all that, I have still been getting some reading done, so I have eight favorite books to share today. The best part is I enjoyed them all very much! (For more timely reviews of all the books I’ve read, you can follow me on Instagram @novelvisits.)…

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My Week in Books for 8/19/19 | More

Susie — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:00:48 +0000

No! August cannot be more than half over. How does this happen every single year? The end of summer always seems to sneak up on me, but honestly, this year it actually feels like less of a shock than usual. I wisely planned my summer so the busiest parts were in the first half, with the last three weeks being pretty chill. This week is the last of those chill weeks. Then it’s back to work, settling into fall and that’s got plenty of good that comes with it. One of the best parts of the season is all the great books that get released in the fall. I’ve been diligently putting together my fall “to be read” list and am thrilled to be sharing much of it with you tomorrow in my 2019 Fall Preview. Be sure to stop back by and take a look.

Hosted by Kathryn at Book Date

Last Week’s Reads

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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Review

Susie — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:31 +0000

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Length: 368 pages
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Single Sentence Summary

Showcasing the rise and fall of an iconic 1970’s rock band, Daisy Jones & The Six can be described in two words: pure fun….

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Audio Reviews: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo & Since We Fell

Susie — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:00:06 +0000

I’ve been listening to more and more audio books this year. It’s gotten to the point where I almost can’t stand to be without one. Like everyone else, I feel like the narrator can make or break the entire story. These two fun novels have it all: winning writing and marvelous narrators!…

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