To the books ...
Educated by Tara Westover
This one was a difficult read, but interesting. Incredible how much influence a parent has on a child's self-esteem and beliefs. Glad she was able to break away and find her true self.
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
This was a quick read - lots of affirmations and it was recommended to me after last year. Also was the first time I'd read anything from her.
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
Really good read - also first time I'd read anything from this author as well. If her others are like this, I'll try to read more.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
Fast read and yep, she (author) was obsessed. I could totally see how/why as I became obsessed while reading it, especially considering they've arrested a suspect.
DNF:
I've Been Thinking by Maria Shriver
This was a DNF only because it was an ebook from the library and I realized it was more of a daily devotional book rather than one to read in one sitting. The chapters I read were really good and affirming and I have this in my Amazon list for a future purchase.
Currently reading (re-reading, actually):
Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
I had this one in my queue anyway after it was put on the One State/One Story read by the Indiana Humanities Council. Then I recently watched The Frankenstein Chronicles on Netflix so here we are.
Still have a TON of books in my TBR ... and will likely add to that number after checking out everyone else's lists today. No complaints here!
I really loved I'll Be Gone in the Dark - just so fascinating. I hope you enjoy Frankenstein; it's not my most favorite classic!
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i keep seeing educated - i'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI'll Be Gone in the Dark is currently on my nightstand. Can't wait to dive into this week. I also loved Braving the Wilderness. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter is also really good.
ReplyDeleteOh I love Frankenstein. I did a huge project on that in college.
ReplyDeleteEducated was horrible and great. Horrible that it happens and great because she overcame it but what lasting damage.
Educated and I'll Be Gone in the Dark were both excellent books. The Good Daughter was a great thriller and I feel like she has a new one out this year. I do want to read some of her backlist, too.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read both the Good Daughter and I'll Be Gone In the Dark! I just started to hear the buzz about I'll Be Gone, and it seems to be right up my alley!
ReplyDeletei'll add the good daughter to my queue!
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