May 2024 Wrap Up – As busy as April but still better
Hello readers! I don’t know where month has gone. Reading wise May was not as bad as I expected but it was busy month. Check out May highlights and books read in this May 2024 Wrap Up post.
May 2024 Wrap Up
May Highlights
After exploring numerous summer break programs, we finally enrolled our child in roller skating classes. Initially, I had doubts about her willingness to participate, but she surprised us all. It was wonderful to watch her learn to skate, especially in the sweltering summer heat.
The heat here has been unbearable, reaching as high as 47°C at times. I spent the entire month at my mom’s place due to my kid’s skating class. While it was a nice change, both my child and I began to miss our home. Frequent power outages made it even more challenging, especially enduring nights without air conditioning. Last weekend was particularly difficult, so we decided to return home for good.
There was a lot of office work throughout the month. For half of the month, I didn’t read anything and barely had time for blog.
Reading Stats
Books Read – 9
Pages Read – 2259
Goodreads Challenge – 42/80
Books Read
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I buddy read The Final Empire with Toni@Readingtonic and we both absolutely loved it. I have to say most fantasy I read by female authors have much more emotions in their story but the world in this and the plot was just wow. I especially enjoyed pace and all the shocking twists in last two parts. I till haven’t written a review but it will be up later this week.
Sad Glad is heartwarming and lovely book for both kids and adult alike that imparts invaluable lessons of acknowledging the full spectrum of emotions and the beauty of embracing one’s emotions.
The Boy Who Built a Secret Garden is amazing tribute to Nek Chand’s legacy, offering children a great message of pursuing dream and passion.
Mum in a Mess is heartwarming and lovely children’s book about parental issues, family bond and importance of empathy and assistance.
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The Bump is captivating and charming LGBT contemporary with unique plot, interesting characters and their heartfelt parenthood journey. I really enjoyed this especially characters’ growth and their journey.
Addicted to You is an emotional, raw and realistic new adult contemporary romance that have authentic portrayal of struggle with addiction. Apart from slow first half and Lily’s some of actions, I loved both characters’ realistic, raw and intense journey to fight addiction.
Christmas at The Little Duck Pond Cafe is a feel-good, heartwarming, and cozy chick-lit. I enjoyed seeing developments in relationship of previous books’ characters and also in Fen’s character.
How To Win An Election is entertaining and enjoyable middle grade fiction with realistic and relatable approach to middle grade elections. I just didn’t like the end due to a couple of issue were kept unresolved.
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Mr. Hook Up was enjoyable workplace romance, had lots of potential and it hooked me to the story for most part. I just wish there was more drama and complexities and a more balanced portrayal of intimacy and emotional depth.
Blog Stats
June Plan
Now that I’m back to my house, I hope to get some routine and also start workout again after a month of break. Also I hope to dedicate fix time to reading this month.
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- Grandpa’s Bag of Stories by Sudha Murty – engaging collection of stories
- August 2024 Wrap Up – A good month ruined
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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.”
12 Comments
Lashaan Balasingam
I hope you had a better month of June with less intense heat, Yesha! Take care!
Teri Polen
I love that your daughter is giving roller skating a try, Yesha. I did it as a teen, but I’d hate to think about me trying it now, lol. We’ve had milder than usual temps here – keeping my fingers crossed it continues.
Books Teacup and Reviews
I also did it when I was around 10 and I wouldn’t mind trying it again but then I don’t have time for another activity. Wish you amazing June.
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
Wow I’m not surprised you struggled in those temperatures without air-con, I struggle in the high 20s! Hope June is a good month for you!
Books Teacup and Reviews
We are used to 35 and 43/44 is normal every summer but this time it was too high. We are desperate for rain now. Wish you amazing June as well.
Carla
I’m glad your daughter enjoyed her skating lessons. It’s hard to have a routine when you’re not home. I agree, May flew by. I hope you have a wonderful June.
Leah's Books
May looks like it was a good month for you! I’ve heard so many great things about the Mistborn series, I’m going to have to read it.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Plot and twists are simply awesome. Like I said emotions are not as good as I have seen in fantasy by female authors but this is definitely amazing. I could see why this is so popular.
Jo
This looks like a god reading month! Hopefully June will be a little calmer for you!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Yes, it was better than I expected. Thank you 😃
Bookstooge
I hope you like the rest of the Mistborn trilogy just as much.
Just be aware, for twists, you haven’t seen anything yet! 🙂
Books Teacup and Reviews
I’m sure expecting more twists now. Hopefully starting 2nd book next week and will finish it before month end.