Comments on: July Reading Wrap-Up https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/ Connecting Books and Readers One Review at a Time Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:02:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290435 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:02:23 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290435 In reply to susan.

I haven’t heard of either of those! Library holds are a wonderful thing until they’re not.

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290433 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:00:35 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290433 In reply to susan.

Have a great trip! I waffled over Other Black Girl. Mostly didn’t like it so opted not to review. I’ll be curious to see what you think.

]]> By: susan https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290429 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:17:51 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290429 In reply to Catherine.

I didn’t finish The Dirty South by John Conoley, and The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary. I think it was a timing thing on Beth’s book a bunch of library books I requested came in that I had been dying to read so I put that one down. I may go back and check it out again later this fall when things are slow in the publishing world.

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290426 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:29:50 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290426 In reply to Laila.

Thank you! It was like finally taking a deep breath to know she’s doing so well.

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290424 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:26:11 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290424 In reply to Nicole Reed.

A lot of people are feeling this way. Maybe because it feels like we’re making no headway in the real world? Or even moving backwards?

]]> By: Catherine https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290423 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:25:12 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290423 In reply to Susan.

I’m finding the same thing this summer- except I leaned into it! Why, I don’t know, but I read so much dark fiction in July. Now, I’ve read two light novels and feel refreshed.

What were your DNFs?

]]> By: susan https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290416 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:40:30 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290416 Great photo of you with your Mom. So glad you were able to visit after 18 months! Must have been fun. I will be flying to LAX on Saturday to visit with my parents too. My reading has been sporadic b/c summer is busy! Perhaps I’ll get to the beach with a book soon. I’m trying out The Other Black Girl on audio and just I’m part way in. Cheers.

]]> By: Laila https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290405 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:09:07 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290405 I’m not in thriller mode per se but definitely in lighter fiction mode, and I include thrillers and mysteries in my version of “light.” So glad you got to see your mother again! Lovely lady.

]]> By: Nicole Reed https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290402 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:17:21 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290402 I loved The Guncle. It was a perfect summer read for me. I agree with you about wanting to read books that move right along lately.

]]> By: Susan https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2021/07/july-reading-wrap-up-4/#comment-290401 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:07:06 +0000 https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/?p=15963#comment-290401 This year and last I have read mostly authors that I know and trust with a couple of exceptions this month that were disappointing. Even using this formula this month has been some what disappointing. I’ve completed 10 books, with 1 C, and 1 D, and 2 DNFs. My last couple of books have been a mystery/thriller and southern lit. I haven’t chosen my favorite book of the month yet. Looking at my list nothing jumps out at me but I’m sure I’ll figure it out.
I do find myself liking lighter stories that move fast, and have a certain charisma about them. I decided to request Songs In Ursa Major, since I liked Daisy and the Six, and loved the latest A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

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