Despite having the very best intentions for my birthday month's reading, I did not have the best month for reading (I tell you, it's all the socials!).
However, I read two fantastic books I want to tell you about later.
Total books read: 8
Non-fiction: 3
Fiction: 5
Most disappointing book: My name is Lucy Barton
Despite getting wonderful reviews all over the internet, yes, there were a few things that I loved but I didn't enjoy it very much at all.
The saving grace was it was short.
Other books I really didn't like and the internet loved? The Royal We and Where'd you go, Bernadette.
Moving on to our book club reads...
Crazy Rich Asians 3*- this one is going to be made into a movie and it is perfect movie material.
Glamour, riches, style, love, etc.
The Idea of You 4*- this one made me think about my infertility. I'd forgotten how all-consuming it was at the time. Sigh.
Lovely book.
I posted a quote on Instagram from this book :)
But now, for the two 4.5 star books.
I'd started listening to Funny in Farsi: A memoir of growing up Iranian in America but I listen only in the car (3 days a week) and usually only on the way to work because I'm too tired to concentrate after work.
I'd listened to maybe an hour if that, and then that weekend I happened to read Anne Tyler's Digging to America.
It's the story of two families who adopted kids from China at the same time, and how they stay friends through the years of the story.
This is not a book you read like a thriller; instead it's a beautiful story about relationships. My only regret is that I didn't read this on Kindle because I wanted to highlight so many parts.
Gorgeous book. Terisha, you should definitely read it.
Anyway, so then the following week, I listened to the rest of Funny in Farsi, and I think having just come off another book about Iranian people just made me love this one all the more.
So that was a good week of reading for me.
Tell me, have you read any Anne Tyler? This was my first one. If yes, which do you recommend I read next?
I definitely recommend both of those books very much! And do get the audible version which is read by the author!
What was the best book you read in August?
I immediately wanted to read Digging to America, when I saw your instagram post. Looked like some thing I would love. My best book for Auguat would be our book club read. (I only read 2 books in August). But my best read for September thus far, is Firefly Lane - the book you learnt me. It was such beautiful story on friendship.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely something you'd enjoy readng!
DeleteYou know, you're making me rethink my decision to not read Firefly Lane. I suppose I could always read 50 pages and if it's not for me, stop...