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Well, in October I read about half as many books as I have in any other month since I started this blog. Part of the issue is that two books were quite long, also I got stuck in one book and just couldn’t move out of it (I never finished that book and it does not appear on this list). Not least of all, my reading funk and the flu affected my reading in very negative ways for a little more than a week. I am still on track to read 150 books this year, but only just barely.
Here they are:
Historical Fiction:
- The Devil’s Brood by Sharon Kay Penman
- Capote in Kansas by Kim Powers
Thriller:
- The Fire by Katherine Neville
Fiction:
- The Believers by Zoe Heller (review pending)
Young Adult Fiction:
- Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer (review pending)
- Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (review pending)
- Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (review pending)
Memoir:
- The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs
Nonfiction:
- The Green Beauty Guide by Julie Gabriel
My Favorite Book in October:
It isn’t often that the third book in a trilogy can both stand alone and make you want to go back and read the first two books, but Penman accomplishes that. Penman really brings the 12th century alive in an accessible yet not-dumbed-down way.
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Nice job! I’m considering setting the 150-Book goal next year. I’m still intimidated by the idea though.
I’m cheering for you!
Lezlie
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Isn’t Devil’s Brood A-may-zing? Wonderfully flawed characters, beautiful writing. Can’t wait for Penman’s next.
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It’s expected to have an off month once in awhile. You’ll get back on track.
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You were smart to walk away and not finish a book that was bogging you down! Too often I stick with one that “doesn’t do it for me.”
It still looks like a great month to me!
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I hope your reading funk is over and you’re feeling better from the flu. It’s been really weird not to see a new post from you in my reader. I’ve missed your blog!
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You have been posting less!hope u r feeling better!
and thats an impressive list!
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