Back from nearly a month long break // November in reading #monthlywrapup
Hello Readers! Finally, it feels good to be back after a month long hiatus. I was so sure before all functions started that I would have time for blog hop but soon I realised that wouldn’t be possible. Functions are fun but at the same time tiring and even more when it’s two weddings back to back. We woke up so early stayed up till late night, little sleep, dancing and taking care of kid whom I had to go looking for every 15 minutes… now we don’t want to have any get together for few months. November in reading was okay. I thought I could read 3 or 4 books but could read only 2.
Reading Stats
Books Read – 2
Pages – 815
Books Read
An Invitation to Die (Colonel Acharya, #3) by Tanushree Podder
An Invitation to Die was third book in Colonel Acharya cozy mystery series that revolved around the murder mystery in calm peaceful small town. The story was about murder mystery, small town life, deceit, family dispute, and friendship.
My favorite part of the story was setting.
Mystery was okay. Twist and turns were predictable because of fewer suspects and hints given too early.
Overall, An Invitation to Die was enjoyable, cozy, fast paced small town mystery series with amazing setting.
I recommend this book if you like,
Small town setting
Indian setting
easy and light mystery
multiple perspectives
gossips and drama
Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1) by Kevin Kwan
Crazy Rich Asians was interesting and dramatic fiction that revolved around Rachel’s summer vacation at Singapore with her boyfriend Nick and meeting Nick’s relatives that changed her whole life and her view of her boyfriend. The story was about East Asian culture, tradition, life style of crazy rich people, snobbery, prejudice, social class difference, perceptions towards people from mainland China or overseas, family, friendship, and love.
This was more character driven with lots of characters. I loved Astrid and Oliver most out of all secondary character. Best part of the book was footnotes. There was romance but it wasn’t main or major part of the story which was surprise for me.
Full review will be up this week.
Looking forward in December
- Getting back to routine
- Read at least 5 books
Thank you for reading! Let’s chat…
Have you read any of these books or added to TBR? How was your month in reading? What are you planning to read in December?
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Hi, I'm Yesha, an Indian book blogger. Avid and eclectic reader who loves to read with a cup of tea. Not born reader but I don't think I’m going to stop reading books in this life. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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theorangutanlibrarian
Glad you’re back- hope you have a great month 😀
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Thank you! Wish you great December.
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Lashaan Balasingam @ Bookidote
That does sound like a very, very busy month! I’m glad you survived it all and got around to finishing two books though. Rest up, Yesha!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Lashaan! As soon as all functions ended I went back to reading. Nothing is as relaxing as reading a good book with a good Indian masala tea.
Teri Polen
Wow – two weddings! Fun, but definitely tiring. Glad you’re back, Yesha!
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Thank you, Teri! I feel a bit lazy but it’s so good to be back.
Rae Longest
I teach at the university where the author of Crazy Rich Asians went to undergrad school. He was not in my class (Advanced Writing, which is academic writing focused on argumentative papers, but I would know him on sight. He never knew or noticed me because I am a retired part-timer.
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That’s great. He did great with the series. I’m still in awe with so much info about asian culture and food and of course rich poeple’s life.
WendyW
I’m so glad you took some time off and enjoyed your family and the weddings! Sounds like a lot of fun.
Books Teacup and Reviews
It was fun and I loved spending time with relatives.
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
Wow two weddings back to back sounds a lot Yesha and you managed to fit in those books as well!
Books Teacup and Reviews
I could read a little before wedding functions started but after that I didn’t even have time to look at phone or even Instagram but it was fun and I’m glad I took break.
Lady Tessa
Though events are fun, I always enjoy getting back into a routine. Hope December is a wonderful month for you!
Books Teacup and Reviews
I agree, events are fun but tiring and highly disturbing to routine and now I so want to get back normal routine.
happytonic
Sounds like this month was unlike any other for you with two weddings in the family. Hope your little one also had a lot of fun at the functions💃💃💃