Look at that sad little stack of books! I'm afraid that March was rather a slumpy reading month for me. (Mostly because of that first book, which I struggled through for almost the first half of the month.) As always, click on the titles for my Goodreads reviews.
Dangerous, by Shannon Hale. I love Shannon Hale. She's written some of my favorite books and I'd consider her one of my favorite authors, but wow. I don't really know what this was, and I don't know what to even say about it. It was like a crazy, bizarre, action-y, sci-fi teen romance that was originally going to be a trilogy but instead got crammed into one book. Hmph. I should have put it aside, but I wanted to see how much weirder it could get.
Life Among the Savages, by Shirley Jackson. I really enjoyed this! So far, Shirley Jackson has not let me down. This was so different from her usual books, but it was very funny. I love her writing style and I can't wait to read more by her.
Last in a Long Line of Rebels, by Lisa Lewis Tyre. I expected more from this middle grade novel, especially with such an adorable cover. (I know, I know, but I can't help it.) It handled racism in a graceful way and I love the little realistic bits that pop up in books like these, set in the south. But it wasn't as special and amazing as I'd hoped.
Fighting through a meh-book is always a struggle, and I know from experience that it can really slow down reading goals.
ReplyDeleteI love Shirley Jackson's short stories and have been wanting to get into her novels!
Yes it can! I have a hard time deciding when to keep going with those books, and when to just set it aside and move on. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is my favorite of hers so far!
DeleteI don't think I've read anything by Shannon, but you've piqued my curiosity. I'll have to look up her back list and see if any are of interest. :)
ReplyDeleteI would really recommend her Books of Bayern series, those are probably my favorites! Also her Princess Academy books are good, and of course Austenland is hilarious (especially since you like the movie).
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