The Siberian American: Eight Books I Read in April

Monday, May 8, 2017

Eight Books I Read in April

Happy book day, friends! I always look forward to sharing my books every month, and I love seeing what everyone else is reading. I started out this month strong, but moving got the best of me at the end of the month, and I was just way too tired to read before bed. Still, I ended up reading eight books so no complaints there! I also ended up with quite a variety of books this month. I could never decide what I wanted to read, so it was a super random month!


To Capture What We Cannot Keep by Beatrice Colin
(c/o NetGalley)
This was a historical fiction romance centered around the building of the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, I didn't love it. It was so slow (which is even stranger for a 300 page book), and the romance didn't even start until over 50 percent into the book. Also, I felt like the building of the Eiffel Tower was really a minor part in this story. It was a decent read, but not one I will go out of my way to recommend.


The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell
(c/o NetGalley)
After I read and enjoyed I Found You last month, I knew I wanted to read another Lisa Jewell book. I would call this book more of a drama than a thriller. You find out the big event right away, and then the story starts from the beginning to explain what caused it. The story kept me interested, and I liked it overall. I did like I Found You better, but this was still a good read.


Sting by Sandra Brown
(c/o NetGalley)
This book is a thriller with some romance on the side, and I was surprised by how much I liked it! The plot was interesting, and I was eager to see how it ended. I thought the ending was great, too.


Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin
(c/o NetGalley)
Whenever I am in the mood for a feel-good romance, I know Holly Martin will deliver. There are always some issues with the dialogue and the writing, and the repetition drove me crazy a few times, but the story was sweet. I also love how Holly Martin's books center around a season. It was fun to read this in the spring. I was looking for a light read, and this was perfect!


Unsub by Meg Gardiner
(c/o Penguin First to Read)
I basically read this book in one sitting. It really kept me on my toes with its creepiness. It's the first time in a long time I literally felt scared while reading (though I must admit some parts felt a little unrealistic). I was a little disappointed that the ending was set up for a sequel when I thought this was a stand-alone novel (and GoodReads doesn't show anything about a sequel). Still, I would definitely read a sequel if there is one!



Close Enough to Touch: A Novel by Colleen Oakley
(c/o NetGalley)
I was honestly a little worried to read Close Enough to Touch because I thought the plot sounded similar to Everything, Everything, and I loved that book and didn't think anything would compare. Thankfully, the books turned out to be really different. This book was a lot more grown up (not in a good or bad way) and made me really think about Jubilee's circumstances. The love story was also done well and didn't feel forced. I would definitely recommend this book!


The 4th Man by Lisa Gardner
(c/o NetGalley)
This book was a great little short story about a cold case, but I don't think it's a great place to start if you aren't familiar with the characters. Although it's a stand-alone short story, I don't think it gives justice to how great these characters are. I read Find Her last year and loved it, so this story was a nice read.


The Invitation by Lucy Foley
(c/o NetGalley)
I have mixed feelings about this book. It's basically a story of how people changed after WWII with the Italian coast as the backdrop. It was incredibly slow at times, but I did enjoy the unraveling of the character's stories. I was pretty disappointed in the ending.


Favorite reads in April: Sting, Unsub, and Close Enough to Touch

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32 comments:

  1. I have The Girls In The Garden on my list from Negalley from forever ago, so hopefully I can get on it and read it more quickly since it sounds like a good read! Sting and Unsub definitely sound like good thrillers that I'd want to pick up! I always love reading books that scare me, as long as Chris is home that night!

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  2. I read two books this month... hahahahaha!
    But now I'm adding The Girls in the Garden and The Invitation to my TBR list! So thank you!

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  3. You are seriously so impressive. I can barely remember the last time I read eight books in a month! Haha

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  4. Close Enough to Touch sounds interesting! I would have been worried about it being too much like Everything, Everything too but glad to hear it wasn't.

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  5. I think I've wanted to read Girls in the Garden, but it always ends up being one that I don't prioritize. I like the sounds of The Invitation, but would definitely save it for a time I knew I was in the mood for a slower read.

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  6. I'm currently reading Six of Crows! It's a heist story set in a fantasy world and it's really good. I'm looking forward to being done with finals so I can finish it!

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  7. Wow I'm super impressed at how much you read even during a busy month with a big move. Spring at Blueberry Bay looks like a cute read for our upcoming trip <3
    Green Fashionista

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  8. So glad you shared all your books because I have to add to my list!! Haven't read anything in a couple of weeks LOL! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  9. The Invitation sounds interesting, but it's a shame that the ending was so disappointing!

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  10. I read Find Her last month and loved it. It also made me utterly paranoid but still ... a great read. I used to read a lot of Sandra Brown but haven't in years. Thrillers with a little romance are some of favorites so I'm adding it to my TBR. Definitely adding Unsub because that sounds right up my alley too.

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    1. I think you would like both Sting and Unsub! I definitely need to read more Sandra Brown now! :)

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  11. Close Enough to Touch is going in my list - that sounds good!

    I basically stopped reading after the 20th of the month! And so far I haven't finished a book yet in May. I'd better read something or next month's post is going to be pretty poor!

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  12. I am going to try out I Found You by Lisa Jewell first - if I like it, I may reach The Girls in the Garden, as well. Unsub sounds creepy. I love historical fiction - it's a shame that Capture didn't deliver.

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  13. I read Girls in the Garden last year and I liked it too! I think I will check out I Found You, especially if it's a bit better :) It's too bad about that Eiffel Tower book because the cover is soooo absolutely gorgeous and the premise does sound promising! I've only read a few Sandra Brown books but that one sounds really good so I'll check it out! Loved Everything Everything so I will also check out Close Enough to Touch especially if it is different :)

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  14. I'll read Unsub for sure - on the beach, in the sun, for the scareds. Lol

    Love the covers of the first and last, it's a shame the books didn't measure up.

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  15. Ooh adding Unsub to my list! I love when a book scares me haha

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  16. Sting sounds like my kind of book! I love the wide variety you read this month. I feel like The Invitation would be good, too, but that's disappointing that it was kind of slow.

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  17. Eight books in one month, that is so amazing!! I can barely read one.

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  18. You've given me so many books for my TBR! Thank you!!!

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    1. I'm always so glad to hear that! You're welcome. :)

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  19. The best word to describe all my reading months is random. I have no rhyme or reason behind why I pick which books I do each month.

    Unsub sounds like my kind of read.

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  20. Oh, Unsub sounds great. I'll have to look into that. I'm glad you really liked Close Enough to Touch too. It sounds good!

    -Lauren

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    1. Unsub was SO good (and all kinds of creepy). Close Enough to Touch was a great one!

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  21. Is Holly Martin's writing similar to Jenny Colgan? I am going to add her to my list. I wasn't sure about Close Enough to Touch but after reading your review I'm adding it! Pam :)

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    1. I've never actually read Jenny Colgan, but from descriptions, it does sound like a similar style. Close Enough to Touch really surprised me. :)

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  22. oh yay for Sting! I read Mean Streak and loved it, the only other ebook my library had of hers was Sting so I'm waiting for it now (hurry up other person!). Unsub does sound creepy. added Close Enough to Touch to my list!

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  23. How do you get through so many books in one month?! Always love these pots as I LOVE reading!

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  24. Oooh I'm totally checking out Unsub! That sounds awesome. My mom just told me about The Girls in the Garden, she really enjoyed it. I'll have to check that out too.

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  25. Adding Sting and Close Enough to my TBR!

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  26. I haven't read a Sandra Brown book in a long time! I'm going to add Sting to my to read list. I Found You is my next read after I finish my current book. Glad you liked Close Enough to Touch. I enjoyed it as well.

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  27. Most of these sound pretty good! I read 5 books in April, but posted about most of them in March. SO my post was teeny. I would have read more but it's been such a busy season with graduations, weddings, and parties. Whew. Cannot wait until June. I did sit down on my day off yesterday and read a whole YA book though, which was great and I think will get me out of my rut. I don't know. I was trying to finish Erin's 6.0, which left me reading classics and genres that are a bit slower for me. I am about half way through In Cold Blood - which is super interesting, but it's long and it just takes me longer to read classics anyhow. haha Anyway, longest reading rut rant ever... :P I think that Sting and Close Enough to Touch both sound good. :) XO - Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  28. I'll likely try a Lisa Jewell book. I hadn't heard of I Found You, but The Girls in the Garden has popped up once or twice.

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