Monthly Archives: October 2020

October 28, 2020 · 8:40 pm

My Man Jeeves by PG Wodehouse

Every chapter of My Man Jeeves is another story, another comedy of errors, another time Jeeves’ supreme intelligence gets them out of a tight situation. I felt like I was reading an old black and white comedy. It reads fast and is mostly quite amusing and a fun mind vacation.

4 (out of 5) Stars

Books Read in 2020: 58
Pages Read in 2020: 16,189
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October 9, 2020 · 3:25 pm

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Sometimes I was a bit confused about who a section was about because the author chose to write vaguely at some points before suddenly switching to specifics (occasionally randomly switching back to being vague again for no apparent reason). This really reduced the enjoyment of the book for me. What was going on and what the 5th wave actually was unfolded very well, however. It definitely kept me interested. The end was mostly satisfactory and because of that plus the fact that I didn’t love the writing style, I will not be continuing with the series.

4 (out of 5) Stars

Books Read in 2020: 57
Pages Read in 2020: 16,059
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October 9, 2020 · 3:09 pm

Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon

I found Murder in Christmas River to be entertaining but also very predictable. The end dragged on. I felt like it could have been wrapped up much quicker. There were quite a few minor typos throughout the book. As far as a mind vacation, like most cozy mysteries, it was very pleasant. If you really want a Christmas-themed cozy mystery, this one is good enough.

3 (out of 5) Stars

Books Read in 2020: 56
Pages Read in 2020: 15,565
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October 7, 2020 · 1:30 pm

American Trailblazers by Lisa Trusiani

American Trailblazers contains fifty short biographies of great people from US History. They are perfect for a child to read on their own or even as a jumping off point for learning more (it would make a great base for homeschooling). I personally learned a lot. Some of the people I was aware of and some I was not. I highly recommend this book for kids and their parents!

5 (out of 5) Stars

Books Read in 2020: 55
Pages Read in 2020: 15,357
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October 1, 2020 · 6:58 pm

The Not Good Enough Mother by Sharon Lamb

Told through little vignettes of foster kids she has evaluated, The Not Good Enough Mother is a memoir considering whether the author, someone paid to decide if other mothers (and fathers) were good enough, was good enough herself. She thought she was until her son became a drug addict. Throughout the book, she questions how she raised him and how their life went and what, if anything, separates her from what she calls good enough mothers and mothers who have had their kids removed by CPS. While it is very repetitive at times, the writing is really good and the questions posed are good for anyone who wonders if they are a good enough mother.

4 (out of 5) Stars

Books Read in 2020: 54
Pages Read in 2020: 15,155
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