Off the Blog
I can’t believe that July has ended. Where did the time go? This month was bittersweet. On July 20, I celebrated my one year wedding anniversary and on July 26, I sadly reflected on the loss of my mom six years ago. The month came with the usual life challenges, but by the grace of God I rose above them and pressed on.
On the Blog
Books Read and Reviewed
This month I read eleven (11) books, and reviewed twelve (12). They are:
- [2 Jul] A Little Bit Wicked by Melissa Foster ★★★★½
- [7 Jul] Southern Sunrise by Natasha Madison ★★★★½
- [8 Jul] Cold Hearted Bastard by Jennifer Dawson ★★★★
- [8 Jul] Arrogant Bastard by Jennifer Dawson ★★★★
- [13 Jul] The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs ★★★★
- [20 Jul] Building Bridges by Lia Fairchild ★★★★½
- [21 Jul] Quarter Miles by Devney Perry ★★★★½
- [22 Jul] The Breaking Season by K.A. Linde ★★★★½
- [23 Jul] The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry ★★★★½
- [27 Jul] Someone's Listening by Seraphina Nova Glass ★★★★½
- [29 Jul] Hawkesmoor: A Novel of Vampire and Faerie by Anne Merino ★★★
- [30 Jul] A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee ★★★
Hawkesmoor: A Novel of Vampire and Faerie was read in June
Reading Challenges
I have met my challenge of reading twenty-five (25) books for the Netgalley and Edelweiss reading challenge.
I am at seventy -eight percent (78%) of The New Release Challenge, thirty percent (30%) of The Kindle Unlimited Challenge, and forty -seven (47%) of The Audio Book Challenge. I have a lot of catching up to do, but I hope to complete in good time. At, the time of me writing this post I was twenty (20) books ahead in my Goodreads Challenge. I have read seventy-seven (77) books since the start of the year.
New Additions to the Blog
ARCS
Purchase
- The Husband: Daniel Hurst - January 21, 2025
- A Love Letter to Whiskey: Kandi Steiner Fifth Anniversary Edition - January 20, 2025
- Merely Mortal: Michelle M. Pillow - January 15, 2025
Happy Anniversary! and ((HUGS))
You are doing great with your new release challenge and it’s always good news to be ahead on your Goodreads challenge.
Thank you Sam.
(((HUGS))) and happy August!
Thanks.
Looks like a good month to me!
Yes it was. Cannot complain.
Belated congratulations on your one-year anniversary and hugs for missing your mom. I can’t imagine.
Cheering you on as you keep at your challenges.
Lovely haul. I hope I get picked for the new Beverly Jenkins, too.
Have a great August, Nadene!
Thank you, Sophia.
Congrats to you both on your one year anniversary! You had a good month, and I like your new arrivals.
Happy Anniversary and I’m glad your reading month was so good.
Happy Anniversary great month of books!
Happy Anniversary and looks like you had a good reading month.
Looks like you had a great month. Happy anniversary too.
How have I missed the Lynsay Sands book? I had no idea she had a new one coming out?!!! *walks in shame* lol
Hope you enjoy that and Wild Rain!
Happy anniversary! Congrats on reading 11 books and rocking at your challenges. I hope you’re having a good August.
I will be reading The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs soon, based on your review. Thanks for sharing.
I hope enjoy The Lost and Found Bookshop as much as I did. Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, July, and now August, flew by. How is it already the end of August?? Great reading month for you and also a great review month too. I’m currenly reading Rebel Spy and enjoying it very much.