Hello friends! Welcome to another wrap up of 2024! How did your month go? Here is all we wanted to highlight from October:
October Reading
Reading in Numbers
| Kriti | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Total Books Read: 10 Stats/Breakdown: Personal picks: 4 Review copies: 5 Reread: 1 Fiction: 8 Non-Fiction: 2 Backlist Bingo Books: 2 | Total Books Read: 11 Stats/Breakdown: Library Books: 9 Review Copies: 2 Fiction: 10 Non-Fiction: 1 Backlist Bingo Books: 1 |
Buddy Read of the Month
Non-Bookish Noteworthy
Ariel – Cozy Caravan – a cute little merchant travels the world to make friends, craft, trade, and explore!
Kriti – Planning November Writing Challenge for myself!
Throwback from Previous Years on the Blog
2023: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield | Goodreads | Horror – One of the protagonists in this book is a scientist who goes on deep sea explorations. On her latest trip, she returns almost five months too late and a changed person. Julia is releasing a new novel in December. Stay tuned for its review!
2022: For the Love of Learning: A Year in the Life of a School Principal by Kristin Phillips | Goodreads | Memoir – Anyone with the love for learning and even a single fond memories of school will love this book. If you have worked in the education section, I’m sure you’ll experience all the ups and downs with Kristin as the school year progresses.
2021: HEX by Thomas Olde Heuvelt | Goodreads | Horror – has it really been three years since I read this devastatingly unforgettable book? Still my top horror read!
2020: The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa | Goodreads | Dystopia – Ariel and I love dystopian stories and this one offered us a unique perspective on memory, loss and living.
2019: A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker | Goodreads | Dystopia – A unique story about the future of music. A Song for a New Day is set in a world where public gatherings are illegal and, the only (read legal) way to enjoy music and sports, is through the virtual systems of StageHolo. A virus destroyed part of the world’s population and people prefer to stay home, get things delivered using drones, or drive in self-driving cars if they must commute.
Important Links for You
Do you have book recommendations or a book you would like to see reviewed? Use this form to send book names to Kriti.
The Backlist Bingo update for September is now available. Join us whenever your reading allows. Here is the link to the spreadsheet.
Did you have a favorite book in October? What are you reading in November?
Cozy caravan sounds good, what is it on?
ONG that hex cover is frightening!
Hi Kristina! Ariel is playing Cozy Caravan on computer/PC as the game is in early access. There isn’t an official release date yet.
I agree. HEX has a terrifying cover! Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂