What I’ve Been Reading Lately

 

 

 

I am WOEFULLY behind on sharing what I’ve been reading. I haven’t been reading nearly as much as I used to, pre-Riley, but I totally AM still reading and I’m super behind on sharing that.

I feel like I’ve come to terms with my new reading life. Back when she was a newborn I felt like I’d never read again or finish a book and slowly but surely I’ve gained more time to read — she started sleeping more consistently and I’m not trying to catch up on sleep. A rhythm has emerged and I’ve learned to fit reading where I can.

It’s not the same reading life I had but I’m okay with it and enjoy the time I do have to read. Plus I get to read books with Riley and that’s pretty fun to watch her find a love for them like I do. That’s pretty special thing to gain!

 

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The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby

It’s always a treat when I get to read a Jessi Kirby book (seriously she’s so underrated and her books are some of my all time fave YA contemporaries). I really enjoyed this one — it reminded me of like a coming-of-age Wild (which is a book I totally enjoyed). The whole social media angle of this book was relatable as someone who is a creator on the internet and I enjoyed watching the main character figure out a big of who she was being unplugged and away from the eyes of the internet. I had to suspend my disbelief that she could just hike this much and this well (despite her mishaps) without having NOT done it at all but otherwise I really enjoyed her trek through the wilderness and the people she met along the way. I LOVED the group she met along the way and I secretly wish there could be a novella for each of them to know their “why” for setting out to do this hike and just their backstory!  (Amazon // Barnes & Noble)

 

My reviews of Jessi Kirby’s other books: Golden // Moonglass // In Honor// Things We Know By Heart

 

 

The Way of Beauty by Camille Di Maio

I was really craving a historical fiction and I had this out with Kindle Unlimited so I started it and I loved this one even more than I thought I would. I loved the way Penn Station (a place I’m rather familiar with) almost is a character in its own. I loved that it is a story told about mother and daughter, in alternating points of view, a generation apart growing up and finding themselves and love in the city. I really got caught up in both of their stories — Vera finding out the love of her life is engaged but ending up becoming so close to their family, especially his charming wife Pearl, and Alice’s complicated love life. It was just a GORGEOUS book about family and love that weaved in the women’s rights movement, social classes and more. (Amazon // Barnes & Noble)

 

 

 

How To Walk Away by Katherine Center

 

This was one of the books on my must-read books for 2018 list because I ADORED her book Happiness For Beginners with all of my heart. I’m happy to report that I wasn’t disappointed with this book. I loved Margaret’s story and I felt every high and low with her vividly. Her fiance is THE WORST and I wanted to punch his fictional face. The romance was captivating but I REALLY loved the family elements and all the secrets and family dynamics that were explored between Margaret and her mom/dad/sister. It was a really fantastic read! (Amazon // Barnes & Noble)

 

 

 

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

OH YOU GUYS. If you are looking for a dark and cruel fantasy — you need this book in your life! I think it might be one of my favorite reads of the year for sure!! I DEVOURED it. It was full of action and twists and the world was just super brutal. I don’t read many fae books but I’m so into this. I am literally aching with a need for book 2!! (Amazon // Barnes & Noble)

 

Have you read any of these? What did you think?! Any of these going on your TBR? Tell me what you’ve been reading!

 

Need more reading inspiration? Check out my list of Fall reads for 2018!