My birthday month was nothing special! #OctoberWrapUp
Hello readers! I’m back after a week long break which I didn’t expect but anticipated because of many reasons. First it was a festival week that required lots of social gatherings, schools are close (we get Diwali vacation in schools), my in-laws were here, and unexpectedly I caught seasonal and allergic cold. I was in no state of writing posts or keep up with blog hopping or social media, and I read only 2 books in this last 2 weeks. In short, my birthday month was nothing special! But not all days were bad, I had some good moments.
October Highlights-
– I got some review copies from authors and publishers. (I’m going to read all of them in November)
– We had lots of fun on Diwali. Until last year my kid was afraid of firecrackers but this year she wasn’t afraid and showed interest. I’m sure next year I have to keep a close watch when she lit firecrackers herself.
– We bought early birthday gift for my kid and she loved it.
– I enjoyed most of the books i read this month.
– A week of break actually gave a much needed rest.
– I completed Goodreads reading challenge of 70 books. I think I can read 15 more books before year end.
– I completed HP embroidery. Here is how it looks-
Reading Stats
Book Read – 8
Pages Read – 2810
Books I read in September
(click on title for review)
The Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London, #2) by Mimi Matthews is refreshing, swoon-worthy and heartmelting historical fiction, second book in Belles of London series that focuses on Julia and Captain Blunt’s love story. This is most romantic book I have read so far. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Meat by Dane Cobain is excellent, mindblowing, thoughtprovoking and intense horror thriller with theme of factory farming that gives closer look to reality of the industry. I enjoyed the book more than I expected. I just had trouble digesting the end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pet That Cat!: A Handbook for Making Feline Friends by Nigel Kidd is interesting and lovely children’s nonfiction about cats giving all the details on history, fatcs and tips about cats and help kids with how to care for their cats. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young is interesting, dark, atmospheric, and mysterious thriller with touch of magical realism but it didn’t turn out as good as I expected. It sure needed spell for speed and magic. ⭐⭐⭐.5
Chuckle Merry Spin : Us IN THE U S by Khyrunnisa A. is hilarious, entertaining, and witty travelogue with amazing perspectives and tips for novices, that made me pack my bags and visit the U.S. through my cozy armchair.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau is heartwarming, swoonworthy, entertaining, and delectable romcom with celebrity falling for normal person trope. I highly recommend to fans of this genre. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau is entertaining, heartwarming and lovely romcom with excellent bi and asian representation but it’s not as amazing as Donut Fall in Love. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders, #1) by Mur Lafferty is interesting and very unique sci-fi cozy mystery that taes place in near future on space with heroine who attracts murders. This is steady paced, mostly light murder mystery that is well written and unpredictable but I can see it’s not for everyone and some reader might DNF it but if you be patient, it’s definitely good. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Plans for November
None so far! I need to finish reading ARCs and review copies I have received. That’s one thing on priority. And there is another book fair this month. It’s i think second hand book fair and with a box purchase and take as mnay books that fits the box kind. I sure plan to get a box full of books.
Thank you for reading! Let’s chat..,
How was your month?
Have you read any of these books or plan to?
What do you plan to read in November?
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Books Teacup and Reviews
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.”
23 Comments
Lashaan Balasingam @ Roars and Echoes
The embroidery looks amazing, Yesha! Hope November will be a calmer month though. Happy belated birthday. 😀
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Lashaan! So far November is relaxing with less social thing but I started my month with extremly slow read so that is not something positive.
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Hooked By That Book
Your month doesn’t sound too bad to me. Rest is never a bad thing.
Books Teacup and Reviews
No rest wasn’t the probelem i think but I would have liked to read a little more before month end and i don’t get along with some relatives and it’s hard to avoid them suring festival.
Marie
Oh my god your HP embroidery looks SO beautiful, I love it! 😍 So sorry to hear you’ve had a cold, I hope you’re feeling better now and that November will be good to you! Donut fall in love sounds really good and I love that cover!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Marie! I feel much better now. I think you’ll like Donut Fall in Love. It’s romantic and fun.
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Susy's Cozy World
The embroidery is beautiful!! 😍 I am sorry to read that you felt unwell, but I am glad you enjoyed all the books you have read!!
romi
ahh nonetheless a very late happy birthday to you!!! 🎉💚 the weather at the moment sort of just sucks. everyone keeps falling sick 😔
Carla
It’s too bad you ended up sick with all the celebrating going on. Happy Belated Birthday Yesha and I hope you feel better soon.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you! I feel better now, just little tired.
Carla
Glad to hear it.
Lady Tessa Everton Pulyer
That’s a shame your month ended with you being so sick. I’m so sorry to hear that. I am glad that your feeling better now, though. Hope November is a much better month for you!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Tessa! Hopefully November starts and ends better. I wish fantastic November too.
Reading Tonic
Sorry about the seasonal cold you caught this month and belated happy birthday wishes! It still sounds like you managed to do so much. Hope you are taking it easy and giving your body time to recover. Hope November is a much better month for you!
Books Teacup and Reviews
I feel better today but I can’t do much for couple of days. I will get some me time when my kid’s school starts again on 3rd. It’s hard to keep her busy at home.
WendyW
I missed you, but I’m glad you got a great rest.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Wendy! It will take another week to get back to routine. Either way I can only think about routine when my kid’s school starts on 3rd.
Teri Polen
Glad you got some rest, but sorry other things didn’t go as well. Happy Belated Birthday, Yesha! And I love the Hogwarts castle.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Teri! Hopefully things will be better this month. Wish you great November
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
Sounds like you’ve been really busy Yesha, and that book fair sounds brilliant! Have fun deciding which books to take home!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Nicki! I hope to enjoy that fair too. It’s from 10 to 13. I’m definitely going on 10th to pick all good ones.