July Book Review
I’m so glad July is over now, and we can start thinking about all the PUMPKINS!
Today I’m recapping four new books for you. One was awesome, one good, one okay, one zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Let’s get started!
I am a huge fan of Gilmore Girls, so naturally I had to read Lauren Graham’s (Lorelai Gilmore) book. As much as I like memoirs and digging into people’s lives, I really just wanted all the backstories of the Gilmore Girls. This sweet story includes Lauren’s journal entries while on set as Lorelai and lots of behind the scenese anecdotes and pictures. If you are a fan of the GGs, read this book. Then go bingewatch the series for the umpteenth time!
Nancy Thayer’s books are always light and easy summer reads and almost always set on Nantucket. In Beachcombers, three sisters find themselves back on the island they grew up on for various reasons. Their mother died under mysterious circumstances when they were children, and it’ not until this summer nearly 15 years later that their father suddenly decides to start dating again. Each sister goes through turbulant situations that ultimately lead them back to one another. I liked this book just fine. It keeps you interested. It’s just not my favorite Thayer book. Have you read this one? Am I being too critical?
After reading Rachel Hollis’s memoir last month I wanted to read her Party Girls series that put her on the map. I enjoyed Girl Wash Your Face, but I certainly didn’t understand why it was such a big hit. Party Girls was much more my style. It’s clean chick lit about a Southern girl who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in celebrity event planning. But when the reality of the business reveals itself, she’s forced to make a choice: do whatever it takes to get ahead, or stay true to herself. I liked the book a lot, but I’m not sure if I will continue with the whole series.
I had to read this one for school. I don’t usually recommend the books I have to read for classes, but sometimes one may be of particular interest to at least one of you. In Defense of Doctrine is a harder read with lots of Hebrew and Greek notes. However, if you ever want to dig deeper into what you believe and how to stand up for Truth, this book has fascinating references and thought-provoking passages you might enjoy.
I also wrapped up the month with four more Nancy Drews. I’m loving them so much right now. Bath tub reading!
Did you read anyting good this month? I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Any suggestions?
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