One of my personal goals for the year was to challenge myself to read 100 books. Even at the end of a crazy October I was only two books short of reading eleven for the month- so we’ll be kicking it up a notch for November! Without further ado, here is a review of each of the books I’ve read this past month!
‘A Lady Unrivaled (Ladies or the Manor #3) by Roseanna M. White was an excellent follow up novel to the first two in the series. I thought Lady Ell Myerston’s story would be my favorite of the series, but the spunk she displays int the first two novels is not at the same level in this novel. The story is pretty romantic though- Lord Cayton redeems his reputation and wins the heart of the lady. Oh- and the mystery/drama that surrounds the characters throughout the novels is wrapped up with a bow.
‘Life Itself’ by Robert Ebert was very long and informative. Interesting in parts… and in need of some serious editing in others. I listened to it on Audio book which is why I was able to soldier on through the thing. It’s a must read for anyone who is a fan of Ebert’s – but anyone who just love biographies like myself may want to steer clear.
‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo’ by Amy Schumer is a hilarious and completely honest look into Schumer’s life. She reads the Audio book herself which is so clutch. There’s really not much to say about this book other than read it. You’re welcome.
‘Shockaholic’ by Carrie Fisher is narrated by Fisher on the Audio book and is hilarious… and a hot mess. That’s kind of her point I suppose. It wasn’t my favorite – but I imaine that die hard fans will love it.
‘Before the Fall’ by Noah Hawley was a fantastic novel. It focuses on an airplane crash which two people survive and switches back and forth from present to the lives of those who perished just before the flight. It is a mystery, and a look at the human condition. I found myself loving the chapters in the present and being annoyed when I had to read about yet another perished passenger- but usually ended up enjoying those chapters anyway. A great read!
‘20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course For Mastering Your Life Right Now’ by Robert D. Smith was a fantastic and quick read. It is chock full of advice and lessons that hit home and make you want to make the most of each day that you are given. A must read.
‘Kate: The Future Queen’ by Katie Nicholl is one of the best biographies I have ever read. It was another Audio book I listened to in the car and my road trips were so looked forward to just so I could listen to this novel. It is an extremely thoughtful and thorough look at Kate’s life with so much more information than at least I ever knew about her. It’s a book I will be purchasing in the future. If you care at all about England’s future Queen, (and let’s be honest- we all do) then it is the book for you.
‘I Dare You’ by William H. Danforth is a novel I was awarded along with the ‘I Dare You’ Award in 4-H back in High School. It’s a very prestigious award, and I was surprised and very honored to receive it. I never read the book I was given for some reason though- until now. As slightly dated as it is, (being written in 1931) it is still an inspiring, fun and quick read. Even more so because I was awarded this honor among so many.
‘100 Days of Real Food by Lisa Leake was an incredibly honest and interesting look at what we eat, and how we can eat better- much better. Leake’s family took a challenge to eat only ‘real’ (non highly processed foods) for 100 days and it changed their lives. It is inspirational to change your diet, and is full of yummy and nutritious looking recipes.
That’s books 64 through 73! Stay tuned at the end of November for a wrap up of all of the novels I read in the next month!
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