Sunday Book Club: October 2019 Reading List

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Do you remember, reading some books in September? Reading the night awayyyyyyy (Yes, you can sing that to the song September 21st and I did when I wrote it). Anyways, your October 2019 reading list is officially here and ready for your reading pleasure! Also, if you’re looking for even MORE reads, check out my Fall 2019 new books post!

October 2019 Reading List

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

I love a fairy tale retelling and this was a dark twisted retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses. Have you heard that one? I used to love watching the tv version of it with Shelly Duvall’s Fairy Tale Theater. Basically, this was right up my alley. If you don’t know that story, don’t worry, you’ll be fine and still completely love this story.

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

So I almost gave up on this book during the first few chapters. A sullen teen obsessed with beer (and wanting to make it) and a grandma who is great at making pies? Um, what? But, I stuck with it and I’m so glad I did! It turns into such a good story about generations of a family and the thing that unintentionally ties them together. I loved it. Go and get it!

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

This kind of felt like someone read the story about the founder of Bumble and her previous negative experience at Tinder and then decided to write romance fan fiction about her. Seriously. But, it’s also pretty enjoyable. Basically, the woman is now doing great in her career, but not so much in her love life. She’s now trying to acquire a new matchmaking company for Bumble, but her love life keeps getting in the way.

The Missing Years by Lexie Elliott

This thriller is perfect for a rainy day to go with it’s Scotland setting. The main character has returned to her childhood home after the passing of her mother to try and sell off this house. She gets there only to realize that this house has quite the reputation in the community and staying in it is the nightmare she wasn’t looking for. Now, I will stay, this is not a hardcore thriller, but it’s not thriller-lite. I would say on a scale of 1 to 10 (thriller), I would give it maybe a 4. 5 for a few scenes.

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

This is such a fun romance book! A summer romance at a renaissance festival? Yes please!

Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young

I had absolutely no idea what I expected with this book and I have no idea how to describe it. Basically, it’s a bunch of girls at a strict boarding school where they’re training to become proper ladies. Except, it might be taking place in modern times. Also, the term “proper ladies” might not really mean what you think. Basically, nothing is what you expect at this school and there’s a weird twist around every corner.

Next Level Basic by Stassi Schroeder

After binge watching all of Vanderpump Rules in less than a month, listening to this on audio was clearly the next step. It’s honestly just a lot of fun. I also love how much she encourages people to just basically be themselves (as basic as that may be). If you’re not into Vanderpump Rules, it may not be for you, but honestly, it was fun.

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Check out my instagram review of this book. I read it in one sitting!

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

I knew nothing about this book before I picked it up to read, but I’m kind of happy about it. It was one of those novels that followed a family from the children when they’re pretty young until they’re in their old age. It was fascinating to follow the two sisters from Detroit, Michigan, in the 1950s and see how they grow and change over time (and with the times). Also, seeing how they diverge from what you expected of them. I enjoyed it and would recommend it, but I definitely don’t think it’s for everyone.

Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro

A YA Thelma and Louise? Yes, please. I think that’s basically all you need to know about this book. It’s about coming into your own, really growing up, learning what you need, and getting the heck out of town.

How Not to Die Alone by Richard Roper

This book really reminded me of “A Man Called Ove.” It had the same mood where it has funny moments, a semi-somber overall mood, but overall so enjoyable. I definitely recommend it.

The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis

This is the first time that Fiona Davis has broken away from her normal format of mixing the past and present in the same building. Instead, she’s following two women who’s lives have become intertwined with one another. One of my issues with the novel is that it took a longer time getting emotionally attached to her characters than normal. That made me more dependent on the story line at the beginning, which was luckily still good but started to wander for a bit once they returned to New York. Overall, while this novel was enjoyable, it was sadly not one of my favorites of Davis.