Welcome to my monthly wrap-up for October 2021.
October came and just when I thought it would end an uneventful note the most bizarre thing occurred. Cult activities came to light. I know cults exist, but I never expected that one would develop roots here. I am still trying to wrap my mind around the gullibility of the persons who got caught up in this situation. Signing over their assets and voluntarily giving up their lives because of their faith in the leader to raise them from the dead. Then in a strange twist of events the leader of the cult died in a motor vehicle accident while on the way to court to be charged. Sounds like the makings of a thriller, right?
On a personal level the month was uneventful for which I am grateful. Lockdowns has been lifted, but we still have nightly curfews. However, usual, there are persons who refuse to adhere to the rules.
Reading wise, October was a good month. I had the pleasure of reading three books worthy of five stars. The last one being Malignant by Michaelbrent Collings. It made a lasting impression on me. This story will definitely stay with me for quite sometime.
- [2 Oct] Cold As Ice by Toni Anderson ★★★★½
- [4 Oct] The Silent Witness by Carolyn Arnold ★★★★★
- [5 Oct] Broken Sparrow by Chelle Bliss ★★★½
- [7 Oct] Chance of a Lifetime by Jude Deveraux, Tara Sheets ★★★★
- [12 Oct] Don't Look Now by Mary Burton ★★★★
- [15 Oct] Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, Erica Ridley ★★★½
- [18 Oct] House of Dragons by K.A. Linde ★★★★½
- [19 Oct] Red Sin by Aleatha Romig ★★★★
- [20 Oct] One More Kill by Carolyn Arnold ★★★★
- [21 Oct] My Girl by Dorothy Ewels ★★★½
- [26 Oct] Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry ★★★★★
- [28 Oct] Mercy Creek: by M.E. Browning ★★★★
- [31 Oct] Malignant by Michaelbrent Collings ★★★★★
Books Read- 12
Audiobooks- 3
ebooks- 9
Total Books completed to date – 121
Average days per book – 3.2
Total Pages Read to date – 37,825
Challenges in progress
- Kindle Unlimited: Forty- three percent (43%)
- Audiobook: Ninety-three Percent (93%)
- A – Z: seventy- seven (77%)
Current Read
What I Plan to Read Next
- Accidentally Forever: Carrie Ann Ryan - April 28, 2025
- Enchantra: Kaylie Smith - April 26, 2025
- Blog Tour: The Spring In My Heart - April 24, 2025
Yes, that cult leader death does sound like part of a thriller plot. Glad your lockdowns are lifted and yay for so many five-star reads this month. We had a pretty uneventful October, too, and I’m glad. 🙂
Have a great November, Nadene!
Thanks Sophia. Same to you. I received your letter on Wednesday.
The cult thing had me gasping, then high-fiving Karma for a job well done. Geez. Happy November!
Wow, yep that totally sounds like a suspense thriller.
I thought so too.
wow you are still having lockdowns and curfews? that is crazy. Hope the transition goes smoothly for you all. And wow a CULT, that is kinda strange when its so close to home. I meet some people from the fundamentalist mormon church (not the LDS one) and boy its different seeing what they are willing to do.
I am really excited for that Melissa Foster coming out tomorrow. I just loved the first book. And these covers are so swoony!
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whenever i see your wrap up posts, i am awed.. i simply can’t seem to keep track (other than the books i end up reviewing on my blog).. but those numbers you posted are cool!
Oh wow a cult… and yes, the leaders death does make it sound perfect for a thriller. Sad that people get pulled into these things.
Looks like you had some good reads during the month.
You look like you had a really decent reading month. Long may in continue into November.
We don’t have 1 book in common this month, maybe next time.