Sunday.May.19 – Saturday.May.25
AKA: Honor a veteran and remember the sacrifice of those no longer with us ❤
FINISHED READING: 5
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
A quick audiobook listen. Written in verse, the book is an incredibly relatable story of Xiomara, a teen girl in New York. The hype is real! [5*]
Travels With Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck
Steinbeck and his dog, Charley, embarked on a cross-country trip across America. It’s beautifully perceptive. [3.5*]
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (read by Philip Franklin)
A cautionary tale. At least, that’s the way I choose to interpret it. A young man wanders off to the Alaskan wild. Months later his emaciated body is found by a hunter. What happened, and why did he leave everything behind? [3.5*]
Native Son by Richard Wright
Societal critique with overt Communist ideals. It’s graphic and harrowing. This book is a lot. [3.5*]
In at the Deep End by Kate Davies
Sexually explicit, but oh so good haha! [RTC]
CURRENTLY READING: 1
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
Currently 42% through the audiobook. It’s, um, interesting.
UPCOMING READ: 1
I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
I need a horror book in my life right now haha
BOOK HAUL: 1
Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
Won this in a Goodreads Giveaway! I waited almost 2 months for this book to arrive. Can’t wait to finally read it!
PUBLISHED POST(S): 1
Let’s Get Personal: Mental Health Month
HAPPY BLOGGING EVERYONE! 😀
Of All the Books in All the Libraries 
Yes, OMG, so happy the poet x was a 5 star read, I can’t wait to read it!
I’ve never heard of Native Son before, but I’m hooked already. I’ve been wanting to read fiction with communist ideals, but didn’t know any books like that! Was it enjoyable? Was it interesting?
Also. On a scale of Sophia to Suziey, how good are you at winning giveaways? I’m pressed, you know, I’ve never won a single one. Though penguin did give me a free preview at past Pulitzer Prize winners last week. 🙄
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Glad Poet X was so good! Really want to read it!
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