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Monthly Archives: September 2017

The Hopefuls: A novel by Jennifer Close
fiction / literary fiction

The Hopefuls: A novel by Jennifer Close

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Rachel • Leave a comment

The Hopefuls is another book I got out from the library because it was available instantly for download for the Kindle. I remember hearing about her other book, Girls in White Dresses, when it came out but I honestly am not sure if I read it. I thought I had but then the description doesn’t … Continue reading →

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
fiction

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Rachel • 1 Comment

Another YA book! What has gotten into me? I had tried to get this on Netgalley but was refused (I have a 97% rating! What more do they want?) but saw it it was available immediately for the Kindle through the Maryland Library eLibrary Consortium so I downloaded it. I really prefer to read on my … Continue reading →

The Hate U Give  by Angie Thomas
fiction

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Rachel • Leave a comment

The Hate U Give caught my eye back before it was released in late February thanks to the 2Pac reference in the title but I just was able to download it to my Kindle from the library this week. It was as good as I hoped. The story of Starr, a black girl going to … Continue reading →

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
fiction

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Rachel • Leave a comment

I’ve read quite a few books that I haven’t written about here over the last few weeks. We had a super busy weekend (mushroom festival! fancy dinner out! Ft McHenry! Korean food!) followed by having a horrible cold for an entire week that I am still getting over. I also did a lot of cooking … Continue reading →

Y Is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton
fiction / mystery

Y Is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Rachel • Leave a comment

I’ve been reading this series since I was about 12 so of course, I pre-ordered Y is for Yesterday almost 9 months ago and read it the day it came out. I’ve always enjoyed Kinsey Millhone and her weird peanut butter and pickle sandwiches and affinity for the elderly. Kinsey was in her early 30s … Continue reading →

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