In August, I read thirty-one books!
Books reviewed at Becky's Book Reviews
83. Unboxing Libby. Steph Cherrywell. 320 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, MG Fiction, MG speculative fiction, MG science fiction]
84.
The Return of the King. (Lord of the Rings) J.R.R. Tolkien. 1955/1965. Houghton Mifflin. 440 pages.85. Time Travelling with a Tortoise. Ross Welford. 2024. 220 pages.
[Source: Library] [MG speculative fiction, time travel, dinosaurs, 4
stars]86. Pocket Bear. Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso.
2025. 272 pages. [Source: Review copy] [5 stars, J fiction, J fantasy,
animal fantasy, toy fantasy]87. Lost in Time. A.G. Riddle. 2022. 455 pages. [Source: Library] [5
stars, adult science fiction, adult speculative fiction, alternate
universes, time travel]
88. Harry
Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. J.K. Rowling. 1997. 345 pages.
[Source: Library] [5 stars, mg fantasy, mg fiction, audio book]
89. The First Men in the Moon. H.G. Wells. 1901. 213 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, adult science fiction, classic]90. Clara the Triumphant Rhinoceros. Jane Kurtz. Illustrated by Claire
Messer. 2025. 40 pages. [Source: Library] [nonfiction picture book, 5
stars]91. 4:50 From Paddington. (Miss Marple #8) Agatha Christie. 1957/2007. 288 pages. [Source: Bought]92. Into the Bewilderness. Gus Gordon. 2025. 192 pages. [Source: Library] [graphic novel, children's graphic novel, 5 stars]93.
Station Eleven. Emily St. John Mandel. 2014. Knopf Doubleday. 352 pages.
[Source: Library] [5 stars, speculative fiction, adult science fiction,
apocalyptic]
94. Old School. Gordon Korman. 2025. 288 pages. [Source: Library] [3
stars, mg fiction, mg realistic fiction, multiple narrators, school,
inter-generational friendships]95. Stitch: Reimagining Frankenstein. Padraig Kenny. 2025. 208 pages.
[Source: Library] [5 stars, mg speculative fiction, mg fantasy]
96. How To Train Your Dragon. Cressida Cowell. 2003. 214 pages. [Source: Library] [audio book, 3 stars, children's fantasy]
97. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter #2) J.K. Rowling. 1998. 341 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars]
Books reviewed at Young Readers
82. Who Meows? A Book of Animal Sounds. Robin Page. 2025. 32 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars, picture book, concept book]
83. A Scrub in the Tub. Jan Thomas. 2025. 40 pages. [Source: Library] [picture book, humor, 5 stars]84. The Elephant's Birthday (Mouse and Spoon). Cynthia Rylant.
Illustrated by Janna Mattia. 2025. 32 pages. [Source: Library] [early
reader, ready to read level 2, animal fantasy, series book; 5 stars]85. George & Lenny Are Always Together. Jon Agee. 2025. 40 pages.
[Source: Library] [5 stars, animal fantasy, friendship, picture book]86. [Board book] I Will Love You Till the Cows Come Home. Anne Matheson. Illustrated by Kim Crumrine. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars, board book, parental love]
87. [Board book] Grumpkin. Nicola Edwards. Illustrated by Sian Roberts. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, board book, Halloween]
88. Kitty vs. Kindergarten. Martha Freeman. Illustrated by Eda Kaban. 2025. 48 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, pets, school]
89. Do You See the Tiger? Philip Ardagh. Illustrated by David Melling. 2025. 40 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars]
90. Norman and the Smell of Adventure. Ryan T. Higgins. 2025. 48 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars]
Books reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible
59. The River of Grace: A Story of John Calvin. Joyce McPherson. 1998. 180 pages. [Source: Bought] [biography, children's book, 5 stars]60. The Bible, Simplified. Zach Windahl. 2025. 320 pages. [Source: Review copy] [4 stars, christian nonfiction]
61. CSB Scripture Notebook: Psalms. God. 2020. 432 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Psalter]Bibles reviewed at Operation Actually Read Bible
8. New King James Version. Audio Bible. Narrated by Tinasha LaRay. God. Accessed through YouVersion Bible App. 1982 for NKJV translation. Not sure when the audio was recorded. [5 stars, Bible, audio book] 9. KJV Thompson Chain Reference Bible. God. 1923 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Bible] 10. NASB 2020 Giant Print Reference Bible, Holman Published. 2022. 1776 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Bible]Totals for 2025
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