June Wrap-Up
Book News/Progress:
I completed my first round of edits for my book! It feels so good to have things truly underway with the editing process. I’m really excited to be working with Emily Settle at Feiwel & Friends—I feel so lucky!
What I Read:
I’ve listened to a lot more books recently because I’ve basically made it my goal to waste less time playing random crossword puzzles or word games on my phone and spend that time listening to books instead. And listening a little more led me to want to listen a lot more, so …
- I read Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe by Lindsay S. Zrull Always Isn’t Forever by J.C. Cervantes.
- I finished listening to Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister (so many twists and turns!!) and Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig. Then I listened to Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi (absolutely loved this book!!!), Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski, Throwback by Maureen Goo (such a fun trip back to the 80s), A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga, and I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (as good as everyone says it is, even for those of us who never watched iCarly).
- I red The Chaperone by M. Hendrix – Really liked this one, especially for younger YA readers who would appreciate a sort of lite version of The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Then I read Food Fight by Linda B. David – This is a great MG book about a kid with AFRID. I already posted my review of this one, along with the author’s Top Ten Addictions, so check it out!
- I also read Land of Broken Promises by Jane Kuo – This verse novel is a follow-up to In the Beautiful Country, which I didn’t realize until after I finished it. The book can definitely be read on it’s own though – it follows the MC’s family when they realize they’ve accidentally become illegal immigrants.
- Then I started reading Come See the Fair by Gavriel Savit – I’m not very far into this one yet, but I’m intrigued!
- I finished listening to The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue – This book features a ton of diversity, and it’s a great read for kids who feel like they don’t have control over their circumstances and wish they could take things into their own hands.
- Then I listened to The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland – This book is so fun for anyone who’s a fan of reality dating shows.
- I also listened to Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord – This contemporary MG deals with new friendships, photography, Alzheimer’s, and lots of nature!
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