So with June being such a crap month (let's be honest) I had such high hopes for July. While I didn't seem to live up to those lofty goals, I did manage to read 7 things this month and with one being Stephen King book, I am gonna take it as a win. Gotta get cracking in August because Goodreads is just downright mocking me at this point. So here's a quick look:
Sparrow Hill Road: Seanan McGuire 4/5
The Outsider: Stephen King 5/5
Lizzie: Dawn Ius 3/5
The Mermaid: Christina Henry 4/5
Smothered: Autumn Chiklis 4/5
The Girl in the Green Silk Gown: Seanan McGuire 5/5
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas: Jacqueline Frost 5/5
So in retrospect, three 5/5 books is pretty darn good and I had three 4/5 as well. I'd say overall my favorite was "The Outsider" and I guess if you're going strictly by ratings, "Lizzie" was my last fave. But at 3/3 it was still a good read.
Gee, who knew doing this post would make me feel better. What did you read this month???
I think you had a great reading month! I think I've only had 1 5-star book this whole year!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm too generous but my system works for me :)
DeleteYeah, Kings books should count as two they're so long. LOL Sounds like you had a pretty good month:)
ReplyDeleteI did and heck some King books should count as 3!
DeleteThe good thing is that none of the books were rubbish, so that is always a bonus!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a bonus.
DeleteIt's always nice to look back and realize you actually read more than you realized. And so many 5 star books, that's awesome😁
ReplyDeleteI think reading a few great books is better than reading a bunch of average ones. I hope you’re having a good August and getting lots of reading done.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
So far August has been good. I've already read 5 things and it's only the 8th.
DeleteI've been looking longingly at that mermaid book so good to see a 4/5 review.
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
I really liked the book.
DeleteYou read SEVEN books in ONE month?! WOW!! I ADMIRE you!! I'm lucky if I can read THREE. Lol.
ReplyDeleteI already have "Sparrow Hill Road" on my GR shelves. I like ghost stories, and this collection looks VERY interesting! I've just added "The Girl in the Green Silk Gown", too. Since I ADORE mermaid stories, I've added "The Mermaid", as well.
I might add "Smothered". Not sure yet, as it hits too close to home...pun intended! :)
No comment on the horror novels, of course! Lol.
Thanks for sharing!! HUGS & "WOOF, WOOF"!!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)
I think you'll like them. The formatting of Sparrow Hill Road is different but once you get used to it, it flows pretty well.
DeleteLooks like a great reading month to me!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole. Hope you are still recovering well!
DeleteStephen King books always seem so lofty when they come to page count. Whenever you have a month with more than one five-star read, I count it as a huge success. Hope your August goes well!
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DeleteI know but it's sad, whenever I read a novella by him, I always claim that I want something longer!
Delete'Twas the Knife Before Christmas... I need this one! Just for that title!! :)
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