I was all over the map this month:
History of Love by Danielle Krauss / this was not the best book I have ever read, but I enjoyed it for sure. I am still a little confused by the ending; I think I wanted more. More closure? More detail? More? But I sort of think the point was to fade out like that. I smiled a lot while reading this one. The characters had a lot of character.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins / like everyone, I heard so much hype about this one. It was the "thriller I wouldn't be able to put down!" except, I put it down a lot. Why? I don't know. The main character bugged me so much. Actually everything bugged me so much. I'm in the minority but this one fell flat for me, possibly because my expectations were too high.
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez / I enjoyed this one. It had been recommended to me a lot and it finally came up in my queue. Not my favorite book, but an engaging and interesting story. Quick read, too.
All Joy and No Fun by Jennifer Senior / non-fiction?! How rare. This was another one I had heard good things about and I liked it. It was nice to read some of the real science behind while toddlers are crazy and it was really nice to hear some new stories (outside of "this is the hardest but best job I've ever had!") about moms and families. In many ways, I felt like this book helped me feel more relaxed as a parent. I wouldn't say it's a must read because I don't think parenting books are ever a "must" but it's a good one.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn / Creeeeeeepy. So creepy. I think this is Gillian Flynn's first book and I was expecting a Gone Girl vibe and got something much more gross and intense. But THIS was a book I couldn't put down. It was just one "WTF?" moment after another and I liked that.
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes / this was a quick chick-lit read...so entertaining and slightly unbelievable. If you're a Jojo Moyes fan, I think you'd enjoy too, but I personally liked Me Before You more.
plus: Essentialism got a full review here & Design Mom here.
I've sort of stalled out...waiting for so much at the library and need to restock! Share what you're reading below! I always love to hear.
