Sunday Book Club: July 2018 Reading List

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Summertimeeeee and the reading is easyyyyy. Isn’t it though? I could sit outside for hours reading. And sometimes, I do. If only this pesky blog thing didn’t keep me indoors so much working. Just kidding guys, I love it and I love sharing things like what I’ve been reading with you.

Here’s what’s on the July 2018 Reading list!

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

I stupidly skipped this book on Book of the Month and I’ve been regretting it since. But I luckily got it quickly from the library and then read it in less than 24 hours. It’s funny, adorable, and has lots of dirty bits. In case you haven’t heard of it, it’s about a woman with Asbergers who decides to hire a male escort and have him teach her how to be in a relationship. Basically, it should be #1 on your summer reading list. You’re welcome.

Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West

This was a meh for me. I picked up after seeing someone mention it in a facebook group that I’m in. It sounded pretty cute, so I decided to try it out. It was cute, but the main character’s goal to “gain heart” got a little annoying. It really didn’t grab me until the middle to end. I don’t know if I would have kept going if I wasn’t listening to it on audio.

The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles (and the Wattpad follow up The Beach House by Beth Reekles)

If you get my newsletter (which you really should), then you know I have a minor obsession with the movie The Kissing Booth. It’s not just me though, it’s one of the most watched and rewatched movies on Netflix. For a good reason too. It’s just cute and fun. It’s the teen rom com that’s been missing from all of our lives. Don’t pick between reading the book or watching the movie though. Do both. Then read Beth Reekles’s follow up on Wattpad “The Beach House.”

Circe by Madeline Miller

I don’t know how to recommend this book. Is that weird? I was super into Greek Mythology when I was in middle and high school and then it kind of fell to the wayside for me. This novel was the novel that brought it all back together again. I loved listening to it and hearing Circe’s story as other Greek myths were woven in and out of her tale. I really enjoyed it and I could see rereading it for myself.

Far from the Tree by Robin Benway

See my mini instagram review! It made me cry over my bagel in public. That is all.

Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton

From what I could tell, this novel divided people. You either called it the talented Mr. Ripley for the digital age or you called it the Talented Mr. Rip Off. For me, it was more of the latter (though, I think I need to read The Talented Mr. Ripley, first, whoops). I just didn’t enjoy it or care about anyone in the book. The worst part? I couldn’t even hate read it. I finished it for a facebook book community I’m in, but I would have completely given up on it otherwise. (Please note, I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)

The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead & Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead

I don’t remember how I heard about The Glittering Court series, but I was excited to hear when I found out about it that the third (and final) book was coming out at the end of June. Perfect timing. All three books cover the same period of time, but each is told from the perspective of a different girl from The Glittering Court. (NAMES), are all women who have been enrolled in this court to be trained to be proper women who can travel over to the new world and find wealthy husbands. It’s a weird concept…but somehow didn’t seem that disturbing once it was fully explained in the book (most of the girls do it voluntarily and actually have a say over who their husband will be.

I was a little hesitant once I realized each story was going to cover the same time period, especially because these three girls were all roommates, but as I settled into the second book, I realized that wasn’t going to be a problem at all. The girls are completely different and each of their experiences is also completely different from the others. I’m excited to finally dive into the last book and see how the third girl’s story plays out.

Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman

We’re told spreading gossip is bad….but what if you just got to lift up the roofs of other people’s houses and hear what was going on inside? This is kind of what Other People’s Houses is like. A neighborhood is rocked by some drama and you get to find out how it blows up and what everyone things about it.

Truly, Madly, Famously by Rebecca Serle

Ah, the sequel to Famous in Love. Famous in Love was just so bad I could love it. Truly Madly Famously was just so bad that it was just plain bad. I also completely disagree with who she ended up with. The end.

The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

Dan Brown indulgence reading mixed with real White House knowledge. It’s fun and fast paced.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

I went in and out of liking this book. I put it down a lot and picked it back up a lot. It was slow in some places and fast in others. I liked the characters though, but the plot was….interesting? I don’t know. There’s a sequel, so I may have to read the plot of it first to see if it’s actually something I want to bother with.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

More dysotopia? You betcha. What’s the hook this time? Love is a dangerous disease, but luckily they’ve rid everyone of it. Everything else around the town was bombed out and no one lives out there except the crazy “Wilds.” Or is that all wrong?

So what are you reading? And what will you read next?