I finally decided to start participating in this to share the books that I have been reading every month.
I have been doing a lot of reading this month, although unfortunately it is not my type of reading, textbook reading isn't my idea of fun unless it includes history. But here are the books that I have enjoyed reading so far this month:
To Kill A Mockingbird-This is part of a read along that I joined, and am currently behind but will end up finishing the book later on this month. Only on chapter 5 so far, but enjoying it a lot better than when I was a kid trying to read it.
The Winnowing Season- I need to finish this book and due a review for my copy of the book. So far I am not enjoying it as much as I thought I would.
Sunshine: I got this book in a swap, and did not know what book I was getting. I really enjoyed that and while I normally don't read books on vampires and such I really enjoyed this book. I only wish it was either longer or that there was a sequel.
Here is my goal for the next month for What's on My Nightstand:
- Finish reading Winnowing Season and To Kill A Mockingbird
- Read Driving with Dead People - I also got this book from a swap
- Emma - Part of Austen in August read along/classic club book
- Sense and Sensibility - Part of Austen in August read along/classic club
- Finish reading Heart of Darkness - Classic Club book
- Finish reading The Railway Children- Classic Club book
I too am reading To Kill A Mockingbird. I am on chapter 22, can't put it down! I read Emma last year for Austen in August. This year I plan to read Pride and Prejudice. I finished Sense and Sensibility in May. I think she has become my new most favorite author. Hope you have a great August!
ReplyDeleteI need to get caught up in reading To Kill A Mockingbird in order to finish it for the read along. I think I will probably really like the book Emma, as I really enjoyed the miniseries made in 2010. I am looking forward to reading more of Austen's books in August. You have a great august too.
DeleteI didn't read To Kill a Mockingbird until I was an adult, and I loved it. Not sure how I would have felt about it as a child... I loved Emma and Sense and Sensibility. Hope you enjoy them too. The Heart of Darkness--not so much.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying it but need to finish it before the end of this month. I think I will end up really enjoying the Austen books. The version of The Heart of Darkness I have includes a few short stories, and I haven't even gotten past the first one. So not sure how I will enjoy the actual book.
DeleteGood luck with your reading goals! I might have to join in the Austen challenge if I can find the time, I love her books. :O)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think I will enjoy most of them, but think I may have to push myself to start/finish the Heart of Darkness. I read the first short story in the book and had a hard time with it.
DeleteSome great choices on there - I love Austen. Haven't read To Kill a Mockingbird in years... now I'm beginning to think I should read it again.
ReplyDeleteyou should join, I have found that I love read alongs and talking about the books together.
DeleteGreat list! I need to read some Austen soon...it's been too long.
ReplyDeleteThanks, you can always join the august in austen read along/challenge.
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