November Recap & Expected December Reads

My November 2019 Reads:

November was a crazy reading month for me. It took me two weeks to finish one book! Then, I started The Memory House later than expected and ended up going to book club not having finished it. Thankfully, I remembered the general plot from my first reading of it back in March.

In November, I finished:

1. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


2. The Memory House by Rachel Hauck - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my original review. I'm happy to say I enjoyed it just as much the second time around!


3. God's Hostage by Andrew Brunson. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.


4. Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


5. Stories Behind the Songs and Hymns About Heaven by Ace Collins. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


6. 100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer for Courageous Girls by Jean Fischer ⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


7. The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear. - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.


8. The Piper's Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review available 12/02/19.

Expected December 2019 Reads:

In December, I expect to read:

1. Above the Fold by Rachel McDaniel - I've been looking forward to this book for months!


2. The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson - I love the cover of this book and I'm looking forward to reading it.


3. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - Still in progress! It's not a review book and has slid to the bottom of my stack.


4. Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander - My local book club's December selection!


5. Isaiah's Legacy by Mesu Andrews - Both my husband and I will read this one. He loves Mesu Andrews' books!


6. Praying With Jane by Rachel Dodge - Currently reading. I read Pride & Prejudice back in October, so it's been fun to see the author tie together the novels and the devotional thoughts.

 What will you read this month?

October Recap & Expected November Reads

My October 2019 Reads:

The monthly recap is one of my favorite posts to create. I'll share what I've been reading and what I hope to read. In October, I finished:

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


2. When God Says Wait: A Devotional Thought Journal  by Elizabeth Laing Thompson. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


3. The Courage to See: Daily Inspiration from Great Literature by Greg Garrett and Sabrina Fountain. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


4. How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty by Patti Breitman and Connie Hatch. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐


5. Unscripted by Davis Bunn. - ⭐⭐⭐ - Read my review.


6. Outbreak by Davis Bunn. - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.


7. A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.


8. Woe Is I by Patricia T O'Connor - ⭐⭐⭐ - Took me over a year to make it through this one....


9. We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels - ⭐⭐⭐ - Review coming soon.

This month's reading was a bit disappointing. As you can see, several books received only a three-star rating from me. However... Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen was spectacular, as always, and easily my favorite read of the month.

Expected November 2019 Reads:

In November, I expect to read:

1. Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep - Generally, I don't like novellas. However, I love Michelle Griep's books, so I'm willing to give this set a try.


2.  The Memory House by Rachel Hauck. - My local book club's pick for this month.


3. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - Currently in progress!


4. 100 Extraordinary Stories of Prayer for Courageous Girls - My daughters loved 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls so I think they'll enjoy this one as well.


5. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. - Currently reading and enjoying!


6. Silver Willow by the Shore by Kelli Stuart - A new-to-me author!


7. Coral by Sara Ella - I'm a bit intimidated by this book. I've seen so much bookstagram love for Sara Ella's books, but I'm expecting it to be an emotionally difficult read.

 What will you read this month?