I took a couple of months off from posting while we were getting used to a household with two kids. This new 'normal' didn't really leave much room for reading either! By the time the kids go to sleep at night, my eyes are just about closing and I would be passing out on the couch.
I did find some time though while we went on a mini vacation to read a couple books while the baby soaked in the ocean air and slept like a champ. Now that we are getting into more of a routine at home as well, I find some quiet time to catch up on some of the books I had lined up for this month that I wanted to share.
I also wanted to share with you the really neat Book Club that I've joined online. It's open to everyone and it's actually really cool. I don't generally post about things unless I really truly like them or find them to be really helpful/interesting. This is one of them! It's called Book of the Month Club and it is an online book club subscription that takes information about you (after filling out a short survey) and provides you with a list of five books each month to choose one from that will be mailed to you to keep and read.
It's a pretty neat service and a great online community of avid readers that you can discuss the book with if that's something you like to do. If you like to read often and are looking for great books, this is perfect for you. Some of the best new and upcoming novels are chosen, as well as some great classics. Right now they have a great deal going on where you get 30% off a 3 month subscription and a free tote bag with the promotional code 30TOTE or you can try a 1 month subscription for only $5 with the promotional code READ5. Can't beat getting a great book for $5 in the first month!
I read Me Before You last summer while on vacation and absolutely loved it. It was one of those books that moved slowly with so much detail but you couldn't get enough or stop reading. I saw the movie a few months ago when it came out and loved the actors that represented each character and then I kind of didn't want the story to end so I decided to read After You. After You is a great sequel to the first and really captures what life is like for Lou after Will. If you liked the first, you will undoubtedly like After You. You can find it here.
If you have ever read and watched Something Borrowed, you know Emily Giffin and her books. I love them and always get my hands on each new one she releases. This latest that was released this summer was another great one but differed than some of her previous work. This book mixed loss, love, motherhood, family, and everything in between with a beautiful message at the end. You can find it here.
I love Amy Schumer and was really excited for her book to come out. This was actually my first pick in the Book of the Month club subscription and so I haven't read it yet but it is on my list this month. I will let you know how I like it! You can find it here.
What are you reading this month?
Have a good week!
I've been meaning to pick up After You and never got around to. Thanks for sharing about the online book club, will look into it. : )
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