January 2015 Good Reads

Alright y'all. I have diverted from my regularly scheduled reading plan a bit and have not shared my updated reads yet. WOOPS. When I last left you on the blog in November, I was here with my reading list: Read it!

When I last left you on Instagram I posted this:

January 2015 Reads

What I failed to mention was that before I started that bottom row of books, I had also read two others and started yet another. Long story short, my book postings have gotten all over the map. Eeps. So this is the grand "update on everything I am reading and where I am heading" post.

Read It

crazy

Crazy Rich Asians: It takes place in China and Singapore and dives in to the lives of the incredibly rich in Asia. This books is hilarious and fascinating.  I found it to be a fun, sort of cultural insight that I likely would not have otherwise discovered. I was totally not surprised to learn that it has been optioned for a movie. Loved it.

Crazy Rich Asians Rating: 8.5 out of 10... oh heck, it was so fun, 9 out of 10!

children

The Children Act: Let me put it to you this way... I am a lawyer who worked for a domestic law judge and I hated this book. It had no point and it threw in this not well-developed love story that was just not good. I do not recommend this bad boy.

The Children Act Rating: 3 out of 10

bitter

Bittersweet: A kind of rich family thriller that you sort of don't see coming.  A page turner, but the end sort of left me wondering if I totally got it. I also have decided that I would prefer a longer book as opposed to a three years later, here is how it turned out kind of situation.

Bittersweet Rating: 7 out of 10

me

Me Before You: You knew how this one was going to end but you cried anyway. A gem amongst these kind of tragic sort of dramas. Good story writing and descriptions of space and characters. I think it makes a good beach read... you know if a few salty tears mixed with salt water don't bother you.

Me Before You Rating: 7.5 out of 10

unbroken

Unbroken: My boss gave me this book to borrow and despite its length and detail, I finished it in two weeks.  I wept, I cringed, and I really felt like I had a better understanding of WWII after reading this book. I recommend it for all people including high schoolers. It is SO SO SO SO good.  Hillenbrand is amazing.

Unbroken Rating: 10 out 10 (my first perfect score for a book)

not that kind of girl

Not that Kind of Girl: Esther gave me this one to borrow and I am not sure what I feel about it even now. There were chapters of this book that I loved and anyone who can lay their world bare with this kind of honesty is amazing to me.  Other parts were so so. But if you love Girls (the show) you'll at least like it.

Not that Kind of Girl Rating: 6.5 out of 10. 

Currently Reading...

return to love

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in MiraclesThis book is a life changer. A must read. And the best Christmas present I have ever received. Esther and I are reading this together and I am going to post a full reflection once I digest it all. Just read it with us!

A Return to Love Rating: 10 out of 10 for life changing capabilities. 

all the light

All the Light We Cannot See: I think this is again another book that high schoolers everywhere should read about WWII. I have no finished it yet, but at about half-way through I am starting to get concerned about the ending. It is beautifully written and I am not devouring this one for fear of it ending. FANTASTIC!

All the Light We Cannot See Rating THUS FAR: 9 out of 10. 

Up Next?

Here's the list, but send me what y'all are reading and I guarantee I will add it!

 

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Read It... Read it Real Good

Since I have been stuck at home for a while and without the use of an arm... so weird... I have been able to get through massive quantities of TV and a few books too. Since sharing is caring, I wanted to update y'all on my reads! *Check out all of my book loving posts here!

Read It:

we were liars

I love all things Cape Cod/Nantucket-y in my life and this book hit on that. It also had a great twist towards the end that I won't spoil here. What starts out as a great story about a wealthy family who also has issues just like the rest of us (shocker) becomes something else entirely.  A quick, fun read and one I would recommend. Also going to incorporate new ratings into my book recommendations.

We Were Liars Rating: 7 out of 10

Purchased and Started:

big little lies

Just started reading Big Little Lies on the train before surgery and am dying to keep going. It takes place in Sydney (fun) and so far follows a group of wack-a-doo school moms who all love/hate each other. The mass of characters can seem like a lot at first, but dang, I am liking this one so far.

Big Little Lies Rating (so far): 8.5 out of 10

Purchased:

guernsey

I also finally bought The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Haven't started this gal yet, but have heard great things.

What books should I get with my blow money next week!??