Gaston Library discussion

It’s time for another Monthly Reading Wrap Up and it’s the last month of our Summer Reading Challenge! If you haven’t signed up yet go ahead and check out bit.ly/2020GastonAdultSummerReading for more information. I can’t believe summer is almost over!

This month I read…

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson- As usual with Jacqueline Woodson this was a beautifully written novel. Her writing always just pulls me right in. I also loved how she painted a picture of a family and their complicated relationships with each other. Very well done and quick read.

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green- I have to say, I liked the first in this series better. That’s not to say I didn’t really enjoy this one as well. Hank does an excellent job at bringing the world we all know and live in into the science fiction elements of the story in a way that it reads like something that could believably happen without feeling dystopian.

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith- I listened to this one on audiobook. I didn’t love this one, but didn’t hate it either. This whole series definitely feels formulaic in the plots they tell, so I’m not as interested in reading on. I am interested to see where the characters go, but they always seem to end up in the same place at the end of each book so I can imagine what happens to them next easily.

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid- While the plot was not what I expected out of this novel at all, the characters were so well fleshed out and formed that it made for an incredible read. This book definitely leaves you thinking about the characters and their actions and motives in a good way.

What did you read this month? Be sure to share down below!

Happy Reading!

I belong to two book clubs

Impervious by AJ Hartley - Is a reality bending fantasy dealing, in the end, with a very serious subject. It would be a great book for starting a discussion with middle school, high school, and college age people. Although no one in my book club was that age - the discussion did touch on the fears many of the teachers of our group face daily. Great for open, frank discussions.

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green - The first book of the Carl series (which you have read the sequel). Again, was a great book for a book club discussion. We especially liked the problem solving aspects.

Pluck & Cover (Book 1) and Hide & Chic (Book 2) - The Zombie Cosmetologist Novellas by J.D. Blackrose - Where cozy mystery meets urban fantasy zombie meets Hollywood Makeup. A very weird, fun, action-packed trip.

Erin wrote: "I belong to two book clubs

Impervious by AJ Hartley - Is a reality bending fantasy dealing, in the end, with a very serious subject. It would be a great book for starting a discussion with middle ..."

Erin, I would have loved to have been a part that book club discussion on An Absolutely Remarkable Thing! I'm not surprised it went well with your book club. I do recommend reading the second if your're interested. I did like the first better, but the second is good too.

Those of the Charlotte Speculative Fiction Book Club who read the second said something similar. The thought the POV laser focus of the first book made the difference. Love or hate the character voice of the POV, it make it more immediate.

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid was a good book. I wasn't so sure about it as I was reading but by the end I enjoyed it.

Brandye wrote: "Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid was a good book. I wasn't so sure about it as I was reading but by the end I enjoyed it."
It did take a while to pick up steam, but your right it's definitely worth it in the end!