Thursday, June 29, 2023

June Reflections


 I read forty-six books in June 2023. I wanted to reach fifty, but, well life happens. Migraines happen.

Books reviewed at Becky's Book Reviews

109. Reign. (American Royals #4) Katharine McGee. 2023. [August] 432 pages. [Source: Review copy]

110. Home Away From Home. Cynthia Lord. 2023. 224 pages. [Source: Library] 

111. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Holly Jackson. 2019. 433 pages. [Source: Library]

112. Tenmile. Sandra Dallas. 2022. [November] 240 pages. [Source: Library] 

113. Strangers in the Night. Heather Webb. 2023. 432 pages. [Source: Library] 

114. Revenge of the Librarian. Tom Gauld. 2022. [October] 180 pages. [Source: Library] 

115. Captain America: The Ghost Army. Alan Gratz. Illustrated by Brent Schoonover. 2023. [January] 176 pages. [Source: Library] 

116. Minerva Keen's Detective Club. James Patterson and Keir Graff. 2023. [May] 336 pages. [Source: Library] 

117. Gnome Is Where Your Heart Is. Casey Lyall. 2023. [May] 304 pages. [Source: Library]

118. World's Fair 1992. Robert Silverberg. 1970. 256 pages. [Source: Bought] [Adult science fiction] 

119. Someplace to Call Home. Sandra Dallas. 2019. 240 pages. [Source: Library] [Middle Grade Historical] 

120. Projekt 1065. Alan Gratz. 2016. 320 pages. [Source: Library] [Middle Grade, Young Adult Historical Fiction, World War II] 

121. Five First Chances. Sarah Jost. 2023. [April] 400 pages. [Source: Library] [Adult Romance; Science Fiction; Time Loops] 

122. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Judith Kerr. 1971. 191 pages. [Source: Library] [Middle Grade, Historical, World War II]  

123. The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow. Elaine Dimopoulous. Illustrated by Doug Salati. 2023. 181 pages. [Source: Library] [Animal Fantasy, Children's, Middle Grade] 

124. If You Sailed on the Titanic. Denise Lewis Patrick. Illustrated by Winona Nelson. 2023. [January] 80 pages. [Source: Library] [Nonfiction, Children's and Middle Grade]


Books reviewed at Young Readers

122. Picture Book Biography: Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll! Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe the Godmother of Rock & Roll. Tonya Bolden. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. 2023. 40 pages. [Source: Library]

123. Basil and the Cave of Cats (Great American Detective #3? #2?) Eve Titus. Illustrated by Paul Galdone. 1971. 101 pages. [Source: Library] [Link to cover image]  

124. Teaching Tornero: The True Story of a Sloth Superstar. Georgeanne Irvine. 2023. [May] 36 pages. [Source: Review copy]

125.  Audrey L. and Audrey W. Best Friends-ish (Book 1) Carter Higgins. Illustrated by Jennifer K. Mann. 2021. 184 pages. [Source: Library]

126. Monster Mac and Cheese Party. Todd Parr. 2023. 40 pages. [Source: Review copy]

127. The Great Mathemachicken: Hide and Go Beak. Nancy Krulik. 2022. [January] 96 pages. [Source: Library]

128. The Great Mathemachicken #2 Have A Slice Day. Nancy Krulik. 2023. [April] 96 pages. [Source: Library]

129. Elena Rides. Juana Medina. 2023. [March] 32 pages. [Source: Library] 

130. City Under the City. Dan Yaccarino. 2022. [November] 68 pages. [Source: Library] 

131. Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII. Shari Swanson. Illustrated by Renee Graef. 2023. [March] 40 pages. [Source: Library] 

132. The Underdogs #1: The Underdogs: Catch a Cat Burglar. Kate and Jol Temple. Illustrated by Shiloh Gordon. 2021. 160 pages. [Source: Library] 

133. True Creative Talents (Audrey L & Audrey W #2) 2022. [October] 176 pages. [Source: Library]

134. Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild. Margarita Engle. 2023. [February] 32 pages. [Source: Library]

135. Fish and Worm. (I Can Read Comics, Level 1) Sergio Ruzzier. 2023. [May] 48 pages. [Source: Library] [Early Reader] 

136. Gnome and Rat. Lauren Stohler. 2023. [June] 80 pages. [Source: Library] [Early chapter book, graphic novel] 

137. The Ice Cream Vanishes. Julia Sarcone-Roach. 2023. [June] 40 pages. [Source: Library] [Picture book] 

138. The Corgi and the Queen. Caroline L. Perry. Illustrated by Lydia Corry. 2022. [November] 40 pages. [Source: Library] 

139. Anne Dares (Anne #5) Kallie George. Illustrated by Abigail Halpin. 2023. [October 17?] 72 pages. [Source: Review copy] [early chapter book; illustrated chapter book] 

140. Poppleton in Summer (Poppleton #6?) Cynthia Rylant. Illustrated by Mark Teague. 2023. [May] 64 pages. [Source: Library] [Early chapter book, Animal fantasy] 

141. Board book: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Adapted from C.S. Lewis. Illustrated by Joey Chou.. 2021. 32 pages. [Source: Library]  

142. Board book: ABC's of Texas. Sandra Magsamen. 2021. 32 pages. [Source: Library]

143. Board book: I Love You As Big as Texas. Rose Rossner. Illustrated by Joanne Partis. 2021. 24 pages. [Source: Library] 

144. Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town. Edited by Paul B. Janeczko. Illustrated by Hyewon Yum. 2023. [March] 48 pages. [Source: Library] [Poetry collection for young children]

145. Pizza and Taco #6, Pizza and Taco: Dare To Be Scared. Stephen Shaskan. 2023. [June] 72 pages. [Source: Library] [Graphic novel, early chapter book]


Books reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible

49. Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall. Mitchell Chase. 2023. [May] 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]

50. Be Heroic (Minor Prophets): Demonstrating Bravery by Your Walk. Warren Wiersbe. 1997. 208 pages. [Source: Bought]

51. Fairest of Heart. Karen Witemeyer. 2023. [June] 352 pages. [Source: Review copy]

52. Ladies of the Lake. Cathy Gohlke. 2023. [July] 384 pages. [Source: Review copy]

53. The Book of Confessions. Presbyterian Church General Assembly. 1994/1999. 378 pages. [Source: Bought]


Bibles reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible

5.66 The New Testament in the Language of the People. Charles B. Williams 1937. 572 pages. [Source: Bought]


Totals for 2023

 

Books Read in 2023330
Pages Read in 202377072
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
June
# of Books46
# of Pages8196

© 2023 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews

1 comment:

fredamans said...

Fantastic!!! Happy July!