Well, summer is finally here! We are experiencing temperatures in the low 90's and it is not expected to change for the next week. In Wisconsin, we don't usually have long stretches of weather in the 90's. I'm going to enjoy it while it's here!
In the month of June, I read 9 books. The genre breakdown looks like this:
Cozy Mystery: 2
Inspirational Fiction: 1
Historical Fiction: 1
Amish Fiction: 1
Short Stories: 1
Classic: 1
Non-fiction: 2
Cozy Mystery:
Lana's parents go to visit her grandmother and leave her in charge of the restaurant. Another murder is committed in Asia Village.
Murder Lo Mein (A Noodle Shop Mystery #3) by Vivien Chien (review coming soon)
The annual noodle contest is being held at Asia Village. Peter Huang, head chef of Ho-Lee Noodle House, has worked hard to prepare for the contest. He is determined to win this year. One of the judges is found dead, the contest must be put on hold.
I enjoyed both of these and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Inspirational Fiction:
This was an interesting story with a diverse cast of characters. It is about second chances and having a place to belong. There is a bit of a mystery element as well.
Historical Fiction:
Depression era, small town in Pennsylvania. Julie's father moves the family in order to take over a small newspaper. There is an amazing account of a flood based on the Jonestown Flood of 1889.
Amish Fiction:
This is the third and final book in the Amish Secrets series. Charlotte's mother has passed away. She discovers a new family member and must decide whether or not to be baptized into the Amish church.
Short Stories:
Beautifully written stories about various members of a small Kentucky town.
Classic:
Anne Elliot regrets breaking off her engagement to Captain Wentworth eight years ago. Will she get a second chance?
Non-fiction:
Letters written between the author and a book seller in London. Delightful read.
Taming your wardrobe by dressing with 33 items or less for 3 months.
My two favorites this month were Fidelity and 84, Charing Cross Road.
I hope you enjoy your warm weather. It's very rare that we hit anything above 75 here on the Oregon coast and most of the summer temps are in the 60s. You had a good month of reading and I'm not surprised that 84, Charing Cross Road was a favorite. I'm ready to read it again and watch the movie.
ReplyDeleteHi Les,
ReplyDeleteWe do try to relish the hot weather. My husband and I both like to spend time outside in it, but it would be unbearable without air conditioning to escape into. I think 84, Charing Cross Road will be one of my favorites of the year.