Podcast
The regular podcast will be going on break for the month of December, but BONUS EPISODES for Patrons will NOT be going on break! I’m releasing two fun year-end episodes for Patrons (2019 Wrap-Up with Susie from Novel Visits and Goodreads Choice Awards Breakdown with Carla from Happiest When Reading). Support the show on Patreon for $5/month to get access to these bonus episodes!
New on the Blog
- Best Books of 2019…’tis the “Best Books of the Year” season!
- Best Debuts of 2019…it was a tremendous year for debuts…5 of these made my overall Best Books of 2019 list!
- My 2019 Holiday Gift Guide is here…for last minute holiday shopping!
- The 2020 Rock Your Reading Tracker launched…including new features and improvements to existing features! Available for $14.99.
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I finished reading…
We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan (January 14, 2020)
I absolutely adored this debut campus novel! The writing is stunning and it’s a novel to be savored. 5 stars! Mini review to come (plus, I’ll be talking about this one on the 2020 Winter Book Preview podcast episode airing on January 8th).
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I’m currently reading…
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (May 25, 2017)
I’m about 30% through Sally Rooney’s debut novel and, like Normal People (my review), it’s about a messed up relationship. I’m liking it so far and am intrigued by these 4 people’s stories, but I can also see why some people wouldn’t (likable characters are in short supply).
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Upcoming reading plans…
My Friend Anna by Anna DeLoache Williams (July 23, 2019)
This true story about a con artist in New York City who passed herself off as a German heiress, eventually scamming the author out of over $60,000 might be just the easy read I need this time of year…and my library hold just came in. Plus, Tina at TBR, etc rated it 5 stars.
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How was your reading week?
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Isn’t it great when all the Christmas prep is done? I think I’m done, but also feel like I might be forgetting something. Now I just need to figure out what to pack for a week in Denver.
I’m looking forward to hearing your final thoughts on Conversations With Friends. It’s one I’ve considered, so am happy you’re vetting it.
I haven’t compiled my best-of list(s) yet. Maybe this week??? My reading is waaaay down this month as we head into the holidays.
I have started my January review books and am interspersing them with old favorites. There are quite a few books I’m eager to read in 2020. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I’m eyeing the Sally Rooney books. I’m also curious about My Friend Anna.
Enjoy your week.
Ooo fingers crossed you like my pick!