Wednesday, May 31, 2023

May Reflections


I read fifty-two books in the month of May!

Books reviewed at Becky's Book Reviews:

87. Queen Bee. Amalie Howard. 2023. 368 pages. [Source: Library]

88. A Sky Full of Song. Susan Lynn Meyer. 2023. [April] 272 pages. [Source: Library]

89. Girl Forgotten. April Henry. 2023. [March] 264 pages. [Source: Library] 

90. The Choice. Gillian McAllister. 2020/2017. 368 pages. [Source: Library]

91. Project F. Jeanne DuPrau. 2023. [October 10] 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]

92. Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust. Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene. 2022. (2021) 128 pages. [Source: Library]

93. The Refusal Camp. James R. Benn. 2023. [March] 255 pages. [Source: Library] 

94. Snow and Poison (Cinder & Glass #2) Melissa de la Cruz. 2023. [April] 336 pages. [Source: Library] 

95. Honest June. Tina Wells. 2021. 272 pages. [Source: Library]

96. Peter and the Starcatchers (Peter and the Starcatchers #1) Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Illustrated by Greg Call. 2004. 452 pages. [Source: Library]

97. Star Splitter. Matthew J. Kirby. 2023. [April] 320 pages. [Source: Library]

98. When Clouds Touch Us. Thanhhà Lại. 2023. [May] 256 pages. [Source: Library]

99. Menacing Manor. (Sinister Summer #4) Kiersten White. 2023. 272 pages. [Source: Library]

100. Bea and the New Deal Horse. L.M. Elliott. 2023. 384 pages. [Source: Library]

 101. And Then She Vanished. Nick Jones. 2021. 246 pages. [Source: Library]

102. Flipped. Wendelin Van Draanen. 2001. 212 pages. [Source: Library] 

103. A Darkening of Dragons. (Songs of Magic #1) S.A. Patrick. 2018/2020/2022/2023. 400 pages. [Source: Library] 

104. Lying in the Deep. Diana Urban. 2023. 384 pages. [Source: Library] 

105. The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the Moon. Richard Maurer. 2023. 272 pages. [Source: Library] 

106. Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust. Elisa Boxer. Illustrated by Amy June Bates. 2023. [March] 48 pages. [Source: Library] [Link to Cover Image

107. An Ocean of Stars. Becca Mionis. 2023. 421 pages. [Source: Library]

108.  A Vanishing of Griffins. (Songs of Magic) S.A. Patrick. 2021/2023. 400 pages. [Source: Library]


Books reviewed at Young Readers:

100. Board book: Bugblock. Christopher Franceschelli. Illustrated by Peski Studio. 2023. [April] 84 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

101. Animals in Pants. Suzy Levinson. Illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell. 2023. [April] 32 pages. [Source: Library] 

102. The Astronomically Grand Plan (Astrid the Astronaut #1) Rie Neal. Illustrated by Talitha Shipman. 2022. [July] 112 pages. [Source: Library] 

103. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! Sandra Boynton. 2023. [April] 40 pages. [Source: Library] 

104. A Giant Problem. (Mihi Ever After #2) Tae Keller. 2023. [May] 208 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

105. Dazzle Makes a Wish (Book Buddies #3) Cynthia Lord. Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. 2023. 80 pages. [Source: Library]

106. Princess Private Eye. Evelyn Skye. 2023. [May] 320 pages. [Source: Library]

107. Basil of Baker Street. (Great Mouse Detective). Eve Titus. 1958. 113 pages. [Source: Library]

108. Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy (Doggo and Pupper #3) Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charlie Alder. 2023. [March] 96 pages. [Source: Library] 

109. What Does Baby See (Board Book) Peter Pauper Press, Inc. Illustrated by Simon Abbott. 2023. 20 pages. [Source: Library]

110. Nat the Cat Takes a Bath (Ready to Read: Pre-Level One) Jarrett Lerner. 2023. [May] 32 pages. [Source: Library]

111. Ways to Build Dreams. Renee Watson. Illustrated by Nina Mata. 2023. [October] 208 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

112. Ella Fitzgerald (She Persisted) Andrea Davis Pinkney. Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. 2023. [April] 80 pages. [Source: Library] 

113. How Do You Spell Unfair? MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee. 2023. 40 pages. [Source: Library]

114. Pew! The Stinky and Legen-dairy Gift From Colonel Thomas S. Meacham by Cathy Stefanec Ogren. Illustrated by Lesley Breen. 2023. 32 pages. [Source: Library]

115. Picture book:  The Teachers I Loved Best. Taylor Mali. Illustrated by Erica Root. 2023. [March] 32 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

116. Board book: Cowy Cow. Chris Raschka. 2014. 24 pages. [Source: Library] 

117. Picture book: Truffle: A Dog (And Cat) Story. David McPhail. 2023. [June] 40 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

118. Picture Book: Oh No, the Aunts Are Here. Adam Rex. Illustrated by Lian Cho. 2023. [May] 40 pages. [Source: Library] 

119. Picture book: Anatole (Anatole #1) Eve Titus. Illustrated by Paul Galdone. 1956. 40 pages. [Source: Library]

120. Anatole and the Cat (Anatole #2) Eve Titus. Illustrated by Paul Galdone. 1957. 32 pages. [Source: Library] [Link to cover image]  

121. Picture Book: (Golden Book) The Kitten Who Thought He Was A Mouse. Miriam Norton. Illustrated by Garth Williams. 1951. 22 pages. [Source: Library]

Books reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible

45. Thru the Bible #29: Jonah and Micah. 1979. 173 pages. [Source: Bought]

46. Be Amazed: Restoring an Attitude of Wonder (Minor Prophets). Warren W. Wiersbe. 1996. 212 pages. [Source: Bought]

47. Petunia. Roger Duvoisin. 1950. 32 pages. [Source: Library]

48. Be Concerned: Making a Difference in Your Lifetime (Minor Prophets). Warren Wiersbe. 1996. 148 pages. [Source: Bought]


Bibles reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible

3. NRSV XL: Holy Bible. God. 2007. 1824 pages. [Source: Bought]


4. The NIV Rainbow Study Bible. (NIV 1984) 1992. 1576 pages. [Source: Bought]


5. NKJV, Deluxe Reader's Bible. God. 2018. 1952 pages. [Source: Bought] 


5.5 New Testament with Study Helps: New International Version. God. 1973/1976. 489 pages. [Source: Bought]


Totals:

Books Read in 2023284
Pages Read in 202368876
January
# of Books50
# of Pages12848
February
# of Books72
# of Pages15241
March
# of Books55
# of Pages15216
April
# of Books55
# of Pages10876
May
# of Books52
# of Pages14695


© 2023 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews

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