I’ve been doing a lot of work at my house in Kentucky since early July, and I originally thought I wouldn’t get much reading done. However, eight of the books below (all but #1 and #6-8) were audios that I listened to while painting my house inside and out. So, all in all, a very productive month both bookwise and work-wise.
I read/listened to some fantastic books this month. Five were 4.5 star books! Surprisingly, some of my least favorites were the two Pulitzer winners. I am woefully behind on reviews, due mostly to lack of internet access and time. I also like to get quotes from the books, which is hard to do with audios. I’ll have to go to the library or bookstore to search for some. At least I’m knocking out some books. It was a really fun month for audios in particular.
July (12 books, 3464 pp.)
- How I Live Now
by Meg Rosoff (2004, 194 pp.) - Shanghai Girls
by Lisa See (2009, 336 pp.) - The Optimist’s Daughter
by Eudora Welty (1969, 180 pp.) - A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor (1986, 224 pp.)
- Intuition by Allegra Goodman (2006, 352 pp.)
- A Short Guide to a Happy Life
by Anna Quindlen (2000, 50 pp.) - Property by Valerie Martin (2002, 192 pp.)
- Unless by Carol Shields (2002, 224 pp.)
- The View from Castle Rock by Alice Munro (2006, 368 pp.)
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett (2009, 464 pp.)
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998, 576 pp.)
- The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri (2003, 304 pp.)
