The Siberian American: Six Books I Read in May

Monday, June 5, 2017

Six Books I Read in May

Hi, friends! I took an unintentional break from blogging last week, but it was so necessary. Now that I’m further into the second trimester and my migraines aren’t daily, I’m hoping to get back into my normal Monday, Wednesday, and Friday blogging schedule! I decided to do my book post a week before the linkup this week because I’m hoping to have a gender reveal post next Monday! Fingers crossed our little one cooperates. Towards the middle of the month, I was worried I would only have one or two books before the linkup, but thankfully, now that I’m feeling a little better, I have been able to get into reading again! I’ve read some really good books this month, so I’m super excited to share them with y’all.


I'll Eat When I'm Dead by Barbara Bourland
(c/o NetGalley)
I have mixed feelings about this book. The description made me think it was a mystery or a thriller, but it's really not. It's more a drama about life at a competitive magazine in New York. It was a bit slow in parts, but I did still like it overall. I would have liked it more if I knew what it was going in, though.


Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
(c/o NetGalley)
I didn't expect this book to be so dark, but it also had a quirky side that made it interesting. The author did a fantastic job of tying all the character's together as Lydia tried to figure out the reason behind Joey's suicide. If you like thrillers, this is a good read.


Perennials: A Novel by Mandy Berman
(c/o NetGalley)
This book had so much potential. I really liked the camp, but I feel like there were way too many characters, and the book really lost its focus on Rachel and Fiona. It claimed it was about their relationship, but a lot of the narrations barely focused on them. Plus, the tragic event mentioned doesn't occur until nearly 90 percent into the book, and there just wasn't enough time to show how it changed Rachel and Fiona.


The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
(c/o NetGalley)
Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again. Honestly, after reading this description, I didn't think this book would be as good as others she has written, but she really made Evelyn Hugo come alive. This is a beautiful, heartbreaking story that's different from anything else I have read. If you love women's fiction, read it ASAP!


Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith
(c/o Blogging for Books)
I was surprised by how much I liked this book! Honestly, the plot sounded cheesy-a teenage boy suddenly wins millions in the lottery, and his whole life changes. Jennifer E. Smith is an amazing writer, though, and the emotions in this are so raw and real. I found myself wanting to keep reading to see how it ends. If you like YA, this book is definitely worth a read!


Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
(c/o NetGalley)
This was a good thriller. It was an interesting plot and kept me interested. The characters really made this a good story. I wasn't in love with the ending, but I also didn't hate it. Overall, if you like thrillers, this one should be on your list!


Favorite reads in May: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoWindfall, and Are You Sleeping

Linking up with Steph & Jana.

I love book suggestions. What have you read lately?

31 comments:

  1. Glad you were able to end up reading a decent chunk! :) I keep hearing Evelyn Hugo is great, but it just doesn't sound like my jam. We'll see. :) I think Windfall sounds good. :) Xo - Alexandra

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  2. So glad your headaches are easing up! I hope Baby cooperates for the ultrasound so you can find out the gender! So exciting!!

    Also, I've heard really good things about the 7 Husbands book! Glad you enjoyed it too.

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  3. Windfall and Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore sound great! I'm glad you have felt like reading more. Can't wait for your gender reveal!!

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  4. So glad to hear you are starting to feel better. I'm bummed I missed the arc of Bright Ideas, but hopefully my library picks up a copy soon- it sounds so interesting! I keep seeing Windfall pop up everywhere, but never really looked into what it was about. Are You Sleeping looks so creepy just from the cover-- just requested it.

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  5. You last three books sound great! "The Seven Husbands..." has been on my TBR list for a while. I need to pick it up soon!
    Can't wait for a reveal post! Fingers crossed!!

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  6. I just keep seeing The Seven Husbands on everyone's reading lists so I officially want to read it ASAP.

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  7. Oh all of these look good! And someone just recommended The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so I think I'm going to have to pick that up next!

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  8. I'm glad you're feeling better, Olya. Migraines are no fun! I read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo last month and I loved it to so much. It was my first TJR book and it won't be my last! Thanks to NetGalley I also have Are You Sleeping but haven't had a chance to read it yet. I got denied for Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, which makes me a petulant baby and not want to read it, except that it sounds so good. So I will read it, while thinking mean thought about them denying me. LOL!

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    1. Thank you so much, Tanya! It's been such a blessing to finally feel better. :) I know how you feel about books you get denied from. It makes me grumble for a bit and not want to read it either. ;)

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  9. I felt the same as you about Evelyn Hugo! When I read the plot I was all meh but TJR has become one of my favorite authors and I knew she could pull it off! Windfall sounds interesting, I'm going to add it to my list!

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  10. So glad you are feeling better! I struggled a lot with migraines during my second pregnancy and the only way I was able to get much relief was through regular massage. Glad to hear yours are improving though!! I can't wait to read Evelyn Hugo. Midnight at the Bright Ideas and Windfall are both on my list too - I've enjoyed other books by Jennifer E. Smith!!

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  11. Oooh I think I'm going to give Windfall a try!

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  12. Glad you are feeling better- I had terrible headaches while pregnant too :( Everyone seems to love Seven Husbands, might have to check that one out.

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  13. I can't wait to read The Seven Husbands! I just put Windfall and Are You Sleeping on my to read list. Both sound like my kind of book!

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  14. I'm definitely going to have to check out "Are You Sleeping," I'm super into thriller's lately!

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    1. If you love thrillers, this really was a good one! :)

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  15. Echo your sentiments on Evelyn Hugo and Bookstore.

    I will add Are You Sleeping!

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  16. Evelyn Hugo is one of my favorites of the year but I love everything TJR writes. Bright Ideas Bookstore was way darker than I expected but so good.

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  17. I have Are You Sleeping on my list for Erin's Challenge, and my first TJR book, and I couldn't be more excited. I got The Seven Husbands from Netgalley purely because I had a feeling that it would be good, so obviously that means that I need to read it sooner rather than later. Plus it's kind of nice that it's a little bit different from her other books too.

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  18. Alright... I'm not just adding The Seven Husbands... to my Goodreads TBR, but I'm buying the audiobook from Audible right now. You are like the 4th or 5th, or hell... maybe 6th person to sing its praises.

    I am adding Are You Sleeping to the TBR.

    Glad your migraines are daily (I seriously cannot imagine that). Hope your gender reveal party is lots of fun!

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  19. I hear good things about Seven Husbands. Glad you loved it so much. I have a copy of Are You Sleeping and I'm excited to read/review it. I'm currently reading Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore and I really love it so far. :)

    -lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Can't wait to hear what you think of Are You Sleeping! Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore really surprised me. :)

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  20. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I just received The Seven Husbands via Book of the Month Club. I'm adding Windfall to my tbr. I do enjoy ya. Pam :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Pam! :) Hope you enjoy Seven Husbands and Windfall! :)

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  21. I have 4/6 six of these books either on hold or on my TBR list. I'm gonna add Are You Sleeping right now and probably skip I'll Eat When I'm Dead.

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  22. I saw Are You Sleeping....I think as a Daily Deal?...It looked interesting enough.

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  23. Husbands has been on my TBR since I heard of it the first time. TJR always is a winner with me!

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  24. I'm behind on blogging.. I completely missed your announcement! Here's a very late congratulations!! I'm so excited for you. I've got Seven Husbands on my list and I can't wait to read it.

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  25. Are You Sleeping is currently on my list to read! I love thrillers so I'm excited for it!

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  26. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo sounds good. I hope you continue to feel better!

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  27. I would have thought that first one was about eating disorders. Can't judge a book by its cover--or title!
    Windfall sounds interesting. Will have to check it out!

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