August Book Round-up

Once again, I only got 4 books read out of the 6 I wanted to read. I thought I'd be able to squeeze the last two in, but then I started my new position at work and I've been working 11 hour days - not much time for reading!

Here's what I did manage to read in August:


A great read, just like the first in the series. Can't wait to read the next one, but it'll have to wait until payday! 


I enjoyed this one more than Cinder, and that's saying something. I can't wait to read Cress. 


This book was OK - not particularly good, but not so bad that I had to stop reading it. 


I loved this book - Cat Clarke is one of my favourite authors, and she didn't disappoint with this one. It's kind of uncomfortable to read, but in a good way. 

Here's what I'm hoping to read in September: 







Hopefully I'll get more time to read in September, but judging by the last week that's unlikely!

Comments

  1. DWei1 September 2014 at 10:20

    Want to see the textbooks I need? No? I didn't think so.

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  2. Himalayan Tenzin1 September 2014 at 12:45

    I think I also need to look for this books in the book store. :)

    Greetings
    http://somtnz.blogspot.in/

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  3. jaybird1 September 2014 at 16:43

    A lot of familiar covers there. I'm obsessed with Laini Taylor. She can write no wrong in my eyes!! Ha.

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  4. Suzanne Furness1 September 2014 at 17:36

    There are several there on my TBR list - not sure when I will get to them!
    Happy September reading.

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  5. Rob Z Tobor1 September 2014 at 18:54

    No No No . . . Write Write Write . . . . . . . No pressure Miss Laura those are longs days you are working, but as they said in a well know book Writing Good Reading Bad.

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  6. A Beer for the Shower1 September 2014 at 18:54

    Looks like a lot of good choices. I'm getting started on The Strain series... eager to check that one out after enjoying the TV series.

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  7. Krista McLaughlin3 September 2014 at 03:26

    I really liked The One, though it wasn't as good as I hoped. You've got some good ones on your list! :)

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