This is a where I look back at what I read (or tried to read) during the past month. I also plan on highlighting my experiences in any book club reads I from the month as well. I will always start with any books I would label as a surprise find/under-read books so if anyone missed my reviews for them, and don’t make it to the end of this post, they’ll be easy to find.
This is a bit different edition of my Monthly Musings. I have been very busy in real life, and the blog has definitely slowed down a bit because of it. We are headed to Europe for a couple of weeks, so my reading and blogging time will definitely be pretty sparse (if existent at all). Once I get back though, I am hopeful everything will get back to normal and you’ll start seeing more posts and reviews around here again. We fly out today, and land in Paris tomorrow! I will probably mainly *try* to sleep on the plain, but maybe I’ll get in some good reading time too.
Highlighted Read
Review Summary
- [5 Jun] Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal ★★★★
- [6 Jun] The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente ★★★
- [19 Jun] The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey ★★★★
Guest Post/Giveaway
I currently have a giveaway for Twelve Days by Steven Barnes! Be sure to check it out and enter.
What I Read
- The Refrigerator Monologues by Catherynne M. Valente
- A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
- Without a Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal
Backlist Burndown
I read Without a Summer and have the review 80% written. I’ll post it when I get it finished. Since I don’t have anyone else participating with Backlist Burndown, I am going to laxen when I post a bit. There have been some months where I have actually read more than 1 backlist book, and now I think I may just run the reviews when I have them and have an overall goal of 12 a year.
I was hoping to read a total of 12 backlist titles this year, and I’m not doing so hot with that. Wow, have an amazing time in Europe!
Jennifer | Book Den recently posted…Recent Updates and Currently Reading | July 1
Thanks! I think I’m probably on track for my backlist books. Helps that I’ve been enjoying the Glamourist Histories 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Monthly Musings, Travel Edition – June 2017
Have a great time in Europe, post pics when you get back! 😀
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads
Will probably do that! I’ve posted a ton on FB so far, I’m sure everyone will be sick of me posting them before we get back. I’ll be more selective on the blog. 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Monthly Musings, Travel Edition – June 2017
Have a great time in Europe! I liked A Closed and Common Orbit, not as much as the first book, but it was still an awesome read.
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Yeah, I didn’t like it quite as much as the first either, but still really good!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Monthly Musings, Travel Edition – June 2017
Hope you have a fantastic trip!
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Thanks!!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Monthly Musings, Travel Edition – June 2017
Oh will you come in France? Enjoy!
Melliane recently posted…Dating You Hating You by Christina Lauren
I am in Paris right now! It’s been lovely so far. So much to see!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Monthly Musings, Travel Edition – June 2017
Ooh, happy travels 🙂 I also recently read A Closed Orbit, but found it a little bit of a letdown.
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