August 2020
Iβve been reading a lot lately, and not always feeling like I want to write a full review for each book read (or sometimes I just donβt have much to say about a book). So I was inspired by Modern Mrs. Darcyβs Quick Lit posts, as well as Hannah at So Obsessed Withβs monthly Quick Lit posts, and decided to do something similar as a way to briefly discuss the books I read in a month but donβt write full reviews for.
My reading in August slowed down (I was very busy with all of the new BTS content! Stream Dynamite!), and I read 15 books.
Here is the list of what I read in August that I have reviewed on the blog (the links will take you to to my reviews):
The Shadows, Alex North;
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places, Colin Dickey;
Impersonation, Heidi Pitlor;
Allegedly, Tiffany D. Jackson;
Gideon the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir (this was a re-read);
Harrow the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir; and
Red Pill, Hari Kunzru.
Here are my thoughts on the rest of the books I read in August:
The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether, Edgar Allan Poe – 3β
I read this while I was reading Ghostland, since it was mentioned at one point in the book, and it was certainly interesting!
Vivian Apple at the End of the World, Katie Coyle (ARC) – 3.5β
I thought this premise was so interesting! The story moves along at a good pace, and it really grabbed me with that ending. Now I need to find book two!
10 Things I Hate About Pinky, Sandhya Menon (e-ARC) – 3β
I liked this book, but it was not my favourite in this series. I generally like a hate-to-love romance, but in this case, I think because I wasnβt as into these characters, the romance was not as fun for me as others in the series.
But I liked Pinkyβs passion and dedication, and I definitely had a smile on my face when I finished reading!
He Started It, Samantha Downing (e-ARC) – 2.5β
I was all ready for this book to be an exciting, tense, thrilling read but honestly, I did not find it all that interesting. It felt like there were long stretches where nothing was really happening – it was just a long, not very interesting roadtrip.
There were some moments in the latter half of the book that grabbed my attention, but for the most part, I found this one dull and slow, unfortunately. And Iβm not sure what to make of that ending but I donβt think I liked it.
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Haruki Murakami and Philip Gabriel (transl.) (library) – 3β
This was a quick, interesting read and I liked the insight into both running and Murakami’s writing process.
Lovecraft Country, Matt Ruff (purchased) – 4β
This was good and creepy! I loved the anthology-style, and as a side-note, I’ve been really enjoying the TV adaptation as well.
The Ghost in the House, Sara O’Leary (library) – 4β
This was an intriguing little novella that really drew me in. I quite enjoyed it.
The Ballad of Black Tom, Victor LaValle (purchased) – 4β
Another novella! I liked this one and got it because I saw it recommended frequently in discussions of Lovecraft Country. I have more by Victor LaValle in my library to read now!
What have you been reading lately?
