Sunday Book Club: My March Reading List

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7 years ago

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My library eyes are definitely bigger than my reading ability. I need to work on it. In the meantime, I’m just going to keep speed reading and hitting the renew button on my library books.

The Dazzling Heights by Katharine McGee

Do you remember when I introduced you to the first book in this series last year? Well just in case you don’t, this series is basically Gossp Girl in year 2120. It’s just as much and equally gossipy and delightful. If you loved Gossip Girl, you’ll love the series. The second novel lives up to the first and I can’t wait for the third which is supposed to come out this year.

When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors

Whoa. And wow. I think that may be some good words to describe this book. Others: powerful, breathtaking, eye opening, heartbreaking, empowering. This is the story of Patrisse Khan-Cullors, the founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement. She tells her story of growing up and what led her to found the Black Lives Matter Movement. I listened to the audiobook for this, and I’ll admit, it was hard to listen to at points. I had to put it down and just take a small break. But it was worth coming back to. It’s something that everyone needs to read, especially if you’ve grown up in America.

The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman

I picked this up to read for my book club and I don’t think I would have read it, if not for my book club. I was surprised how much I got wrapped up in the book. I’m not going to try to describe it, because honestly, the description on Goodreads just felt long, convoluted, and like they were trying to fit 3 stories into one. Just promise me that you’ll skip that and give it a chance.

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

(c/o Book of the Month)
Go check out my review of the Broken Girls here!

White Houses by Amy Bloom

I wanted to like this book, I really did. It was the story about Eleanor Roosevelt and her on and off girlfriend, told from the point of view of the girlfriend. It was interesting to hear about history from a completely different insider viewpoint. But I think what may have bothered me is that it jumped back and forth a bit too much between the past and present day.

Delancey by Molly Wizenberg

The one downside about books related to cooking? They make you just so darn hungry while you’re reading them! Delancey was no different. Delancey tells the story of Molly and her husband as they struggle to open (real life!) pizza restaurant Delancey. I’ve wanted to read this for a while after The Modern Mrs. Darcy raved about it, but I somehow put it off. Now, I not only can say that I’ve finished and enjoyed it, but I really want to go get some pizza now.

The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin

This was one of those fiction books where you felt like you had everything figured out, but at the same time just couldn’t help but thinking, what the heck is actually going on. Did that last sentence even make sense? Honestly, I just got to the point where I gave up on trying to guess and just started speed reading because I just wanted to know what was going on! It was worth it though, because I loved seeing how everything unfolded at the end.

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

I reviewed this on my instagram stories (did you know I now have a highlighted section just for book reviews?), but I share it here too. Basically, I’m not always a short stories person. I’m trying to get more into them, but I always want more from a story. However, I loved these. Each one felt like the perfect amount. I would read one a night and I loved how a typewriter was the thread tying them together. If you’re also hesitant about short stories, this is a great book to start with.

The Actor’s Life by Jenna Fischer

No, I’m not trying to become an actor, but I heard a few funny exerpts from this book and I love Jenna Fischer, so I figured why not listen to it. Well, I can tell you that it is super fun to listen to and if you are an actor, then it’s a GREAT and incredibly useful read for you.

The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

I guess I was really hungry in February? I’m sensing a bit of a theme here too. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to run away and start completely over, here’s your chance to find out. If you want to read about a baker who loves their craft, also a great book. If you need a book about small town life, another great example. OR if you want a book about a woman who feels like she just can’t stop messing up, here you go. Basically, this book covers it all.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

I didn’t like this book the first time around. In fact, I barely remember reading it. I remember the main guy was a grump and I couldn’t like him enough to enjoy reading it. The second time around, I couldn’t stop crying by the end. Yes, the old man is a grump and he’s super rude, but oh man, just keep reading. Just keep reading.

So that’s it for my March Reading List. What are you going to read this month?