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:

I'm always happy to hear from you! To help fight spam, comment moderation has been set up for posts older than two days. Feel free to ask me questions or ask for recommendations!