August was just fine for me, despite all the upsetting stuff that is going on. I celebrated my birthday, for a week, as always. We had a mix of heat waves and lovely days in the 80s with some clouds. As has been my way during the pandemic I escaped into books and was rewarded with all kinds of stories that reminded me there have always been troubles mixed with joys.
Stats: 11 books read. 8 fiction. 8 written by women. 2 science fiction. 1 mythology. 1 nonfiction. 1 memoir. 2 historical novels.
Place I went: United States, England, Greenland, Germany.
Authors new to me: Steph Cha, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Judith Lindbergh, Markus Zusak.
Favorites: Night Sleep Death the Stars, In the Country of Women
Least favorite: Starling Days
How did your August reading go? Favorites? Have you read any of these books?
how did you like the "Norse Myths"? i took a class in that in uni and got quite entranced in them for awhile...
ReplyDeleteThe Norse Myths were great! I learned all the gods and giants and about the creation of the tree and the lands and how Loki brought on the end of the world. Then I went on to read The Thrall's Tale, about the first Vikings to settle Greenland and I was totally up on their beliefs. I'll do a post on it all soon.
DeleteAs always, I am jealous of the number of books that you have finished in August. I am reading a bit faster now though.
ReplyDeleteI also had a pretty good August despite the state of the world.
Happy reading in September
Yes, I saw your tweet about reading more, Brian. I have always wanted more reading time, ever since I was a kid who grew up to have homework and got distracted by social activities, then parenthood and work. It was not until I retired that I gained back that time. Don't despair. You are doing great with your reading. I wish you well in September.
DeleteI have 'The Book Thief' (presently unread). Oh, and Norse Myths totally *rock*. Thor was my hero LONG before Marvel got hold of him! Although Odin All Father is my *main* man. Anyone who can pluck out his own eye in order to see things more clearly gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteI had had The Book Thief on my shelf for years. It was very much worth reading! Oh yes, the Norse Myths are the best I have read so far!
DeleteYour reading habits certainly enabled you to do some armchair travelling.
ReplyDeleteYes! I even travel from my bed: my favorite place to read.
DeleteYou got a huge amount of books read! I’m going to check out Starling Days, that cover is striking.
ReplyDeleteYes, Starling Days has a great cover and the British one is good too. The book was troubling to me though.
DeleteYou always have the most interesting books on your blog. The only one I have read is The Book Thief which I thought was really great.
ReplyDeleteHappy September.
I may be the last person who hadn't read The Book Thief yet. I am glad I finally got to it.
DeleteI doubt you're the last person to read any book. LOL
DeleteBut yes, I think it is definitely worth reading. It gives the whole WWII scene a new perspective.
Nice! I started The Book Thief years ago and DNFed it. Too tough emotionally speaking. I'm reading way too many books at the same time, so only finished 7 in August
ReplyDeleteI had started it once before and DNFed. This time I just took to it right away, but it is not quite a happy book, oh no!
DeleteDefinitely not and I understand if people can't cope with this kind of story at certain points in their lives. But it's definitely worth coming back to once one is up to it.
DeleteNice job on the 11 books. I hope you had a lovely birthday with loads of love, even though August is not your fun month, like you told me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Esther. August is my bittersweet month, yes. But my birthday was full of love.
DeleteOhh you had a great reading August with these books. Happy belated birthday too! Are you a Leo? I have read The Book Thief .... that is dark & sad! I'm midway thru the Vanishing Half and I'm enjoying her storytelling ... interesting too. Will you be reviewing the Joyce Carol Oates book? I hope so... Enjoy your September!
ReplyDeleteYes I have been having a good run of books, both my own choices and my reading groups' picks. I have got my review of The Vanishing Half written up and I will definitely be reviewing the JCO book. Thanks for the birthday wish. I am a Leo on the 18th. Today I was looking back on the blog at some posts and realized that you are one of the longest running followers and commenters, so thank you!
DeleteSure! I always like your blog! You are my go-to reader, ha. And I will continue to follow ...
DeleteSome great books read last month! I'm glad that August was pretty good for you... considering everything. Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carrie! I will attempt to do it again in September.
DeleteI actually managed to tie you for the number of books read in August. I think this may be a first! I have a few of the books you read on my reading list and will get to them eventually. And, oh yes, a belated happy birthday. I'm glad the month was a good one for you. Happy September!
ReplyDeleteThem's bragging rights, Dorothy! You are in the big leagues now. Isn't it a joy to read that much? Thanks for the wishes.
DeleteHappy belated Birthday, Judy! 🥳 I am also glad to hear you were able to escape from these crazy-days in some wonderful books. I enjoyed four books in August and my favourites were: The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor and Katharina by Margaret Skea. 🙂 Happy reading in September! 😃
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jessica!
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