I cannot believe it’s September! This is a terrifying month for me. My dissertation is due and I’m actually moving, not just talking about and dreading it. Most of the wedding planning is now under control at least, barring my immigration (of course), so I may actually be able to spend more time blogging again in a few weeks, at least until the time comes for my job hunt. I also had a bit of a computer hiatus due to wrist pain recently, but that mostly manifested itself through me avoiding twitter, which is far too addictive for its own good.
As might be expected, I read considerably less in August than throughout the rest of the summer, but still a good amount, 19 books. I read:
Historical Fiction
- The Russian Concubine, Kate Furnivall
- The Concubine’s Secret, Kate Furnivall
- Hugh and Bess, Susan Higginbotham
- Stone’s Fall, Iain Pears (also a mystery)
- Flint, Margaret Redfern
- The White Queen, Philippa Gregory
- The Day the Falls Stood Still, Cathy Marie Buchanan
- Loving Frank, Nancy Horan
- Cleopatra’s Daughter, Michelle Moran
Romance
- A Duke of Her Own, Eloisa James
- The Treasures of Venice, Loucinda McGary
- What Happens in London, Julia Quinn
General/Literary Fiction
- Dragon House, John Shors
- The Wilderness, Samantha Harvey
- Burnt Shadows, Kamila Shamsie
History
- Blood and Roses, Helen Castor
Fantasy
- Club Dead, Charlaine Harris
- Bone Crossed, Patricia Briggs
Young Adult
- Prophecy of the Sisters, Michelle Zink
Looking at this list, the most worrying thing is how many of these books I haven’t reviewed yet. I have eight reviews to write and while I’ve had more, I’ve never let so long go without at least reviewing the earlier ones. I’m actually running out of reviews. I just hope I can catch up after my draft is in tomorrow even though I have tons of other bloggy stuff to do.
So, I’ll leave you with a lovely relaxing picture of the rainforest biome at The Eden Project in Cornwall and escape back to the million things occupying my time.
How was your reading month?
You must read way faster than I do. Most of my August was spent reading The Fires of Heaven, the 5th book in The Wheel of Time. Of course, I moved to a new city and started a new job, too. Ah, well.
Your low month is a month I wish for! Hope you get through the next few weeks.:)
19 books! That’s amazing, even without all that you have going on. Wow! Looking forward to seeing your review on Loving Frank, as I read that one recently too. (No pressure or anything.
I love the photo!
I like how you organize your books by genre in your summary, I might try that at some point.
I’m interested in what you thought about the Patricia Briggs– someone recommended her last week, and I’ve seen her name several places since.
This sounds like a very busy time in your life, good luck with reading and everything else this month.
Great month Meaghan; you read some great books.
My reading month sucked. I think I managed to actually finish only one book, if that.
All the other books I didn’t finish. And I’m still working my way to the end of The Oracles of Delphi–which is a good book, but I’ve been reading it for far too long.
19 books is a lot for me! Here I was patting myself on the back for reading 5 books in August…oh well
Also best wishes for your dissertation, the wedding planning, and the move…
Wow, I need to do my August wrap-up post. I can’t believe it’s already September! I’d say 19 books is still a pretty good month
I can’t believe you read 19 books while being so busy! Not bad at all for a slower month
Lovely photo. Okay if 19 is what you read when you’re busy, I’m a slacker!
I’m interested in your review of Loving Frank. I’ve heard very mixed things about it and I’m drawn to it, but I’m not sure.
So glad to hear the wedding plans are solidifying.
And I do not at all envy your move.
Review review review away.. I cannot move on to another book until I compose the review otherwise I’d totally flake out.
Did you ever pick a winner for American Lion? I looked around and didn’t see it, so if not.. pick me =)
I can’t believe you read 19 books with all you have going on. That’s awesome! Good luck with everything!
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