What I have read so far this year

Before I start I should probably throw out there that I had a few DNF (did not finish) books this year. As someone that has dealt with anxiety my entire life if something isn’t working for me I let it go. Books can sometimes be triggering and while I have some basic rules for myself, things also change as I get older and also change.

When my kids were little and Andy traveled a lot for work we had some health scares with kiddos that led me to completely rule out any book where a kid got sick. I needed books to escape and if it hit too close to home it was a no go. No sad books about dogs (duh), or moms dying and not being able to see their kids grow up. That said I also like to read more than just “light reads” but I also have to be in the mood.

All of this to say, some of the books I put down are rated really high and maybe someday I will revisit them but because the past couple of years have felt somewhat heavy at times (more of that to come at some point) I gave and still give myself permission to walk away if needed.

Oh I should also add that I joined kindle unlimited this year. So far I feel like I am getting my monies worth!

Ok here we go

I started the year strong with this book Don’t forget to write. I ADORED this book. Seriously just read it. I would have loved to have someone like Ada in my life! Bonus this book is on Kindle Unlimited.

His & Hers. I like a good mystery. This one was a bit creepy and kept me guessing. Also on Kindle Unlimited.

The lies I tell. I enjoyed this one. It was different and kept my attention.

Similar to the first but I still really enjoyed The housemaids secret. Kindle unlimited

The true love experiment was a light fun read.

The influencer. This was a quick easy read. I enjoyed it.

I was somehow late to the game with Abbey Jimenez books. Read Yours Truly first and really liked it!

I was really looking forward to this one. First lie wins. I thought it was ok. Not sure what I was missing.

Ok so here we go with my first DNF. Reminders of him was rated high but I got bored.

The missing ones was another dnf. Another one that was rated high but just not for me.

The most fun we ever had was one I really wanted to like. DNF. I will probably try this one again

The Good Sister. Sally Hepworth never disappoints.

Just for the summer. Another good beach read!

Everything I never told you. I enjoyed her other books but this one was DNF. I honestly don’t even remember what it was about.

Was at the beach a lot this Summer so was on a roll with Abby. The happy ever after playlist.

Life’s too short

Loved girl on the train but Into the water was a DNF.

On a quiet street. Really enjoyed this one.

Friends with Secrets. This was another quick read. Enjoyed it.

Read The Soulmate recently while on vacay in the Bahamas. It was a page turner and l liked the short chapters, made it easy to pick up.

Such a bad influence Y’all I can’t decide about this one. I finished it, and it had so much truth in the story about SM these days. I guess I liked it. Was not expecting the ending.

And finally The Heiress. Grabbed this one because it was set in the NC mountains and had a lot of local references. Actually a pretty good read and was perfect for our last day in the Bahamas when I was all done with water slides and just wanted to sit and read lol.

About to start Keep it in the Family. Will let you know if I like it!

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