{"id":57501,"date":"2020-02-15T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/2020x102x1january-book-wrap-up\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:52:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:52:53","slug":"january-book-wrap-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2020\/02\/january-book-wrap-up.html","title":{"rendered":"January Book Wrap Up 2020 – Mrs. Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"

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January was actually an excellent reading month. Something about the fireplace and cold weather really ups my reading game. And I made my goal 100 books this year, so I really tried to intentionally find reading time. I made it through 10 books last month, and I really enjoyed all of them! Which is a definite win in my book. But, I thought as part of my January Book Wrap Up, that I\u2019d share some mini reviews about each one that I read with you. Please let me know in the comments if you\u2019ve read them, what you\u2019re reading, and any reviews you have. I LOVE talking books!<\/p>\n

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Dutton was kind enough to send me a copy of When You See Me by Lisa Gardner<\/a> as an ARC. As part of our reading challenge<\/a> this year, I really wanted to make sure I got a good thriller in- and this one delivered! It may be a little much for sensitive readers, but I really got into the story. As a lover of shows like SVU and Criminal Minds, it gave me that same type of feeling I get when watching them. It was my first book by Lisa Gardner, and definitely won\u2019t be my last!<\/p>\n

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Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra<\/a> was our January Book Club pick. As a lover of Little Women, I was really worried going in\u2026.fearing she may destroy my favorite set of sisters. But, I didn\u2019t need to be. Meg was beautifully written as a struggling new mom with too much on her plate. And Jo, as always, the struggling writer trying to make her stamp on the world. I didn\u2019t love how the father of the girls was portrayed, but other than that I really enjoyed the story and her fresh take on a classic. I\u2019ll be looking forward to reading the next book that will be out soon!<\/p>\n

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I have been looking forward to reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern<\/a> ever since it was announced! The Night Circus is still one of my all time favorite books, and I couldn\u2019t wait for her newest release. It is a just wonderfully descriptive ode to books and book lovers. At times it can be a little too much, and I found it was easier to enjoy it in small sips rather than a binge read. But, I still really enjoyed the story- even though I found it sometimes confusing. I\u2019ll still read everything she ever writes, because her style of writing is unlike anything I\u2019ve ever read.<\/p>\n

Steven and I read The Cricket in Times Square<\/a> as part of his Homeschool Curriculum<\/a> and we both really enjoyed it! He loves animals as the main characters (who doesn\u2019t?) and now he wants to read more in the series. I remember reading it was a child, and it\u2019s still just as good today.<\/p>\n

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I tend to gravitate toward any book that has something about a bookstore in the title. The Printed Letter Bookshop<\/a> was no exception. It was a quick, fun read with quirky characters that you couldn\u2019t help but love, even despite their flaws. It was sometimes annoying- only in the sense that you want to grab a character and shake them. But, it let me vicariously live out my dream of owning a bookstore.<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t usually reach for fantasy novels. It\u2019s not in my wheelhouse, but I\u2019m trying to step out of my reading comfort zone. Someone recommended Once Upon a River<\/a> to me and I am SO glad I picked it up. The story just sucks you right in to a time and place that you don\u2019t want to step away from until you solve its mystery. I\u2019ll have to check out some more Diane Setterfield books in the near future\u2026<\/p>\n

Truth Plus Love<\/a> I started forever ago after I received it in exchange for a review. Honestly, it got lost in my book stacks. Then I picked it up and devoured the 2nd half. It\u2019s a great read if you are an influencer of any sort and you want to share a message that shares Jesus\u2019 love without beating people over the head with it. I really enjoyed it. <\/p>\n

I grabbed Good Riddance<\/a> at the library on a whim, because I thought the cover was cute\u2026honestly, I do that pretty often. Hi, I am Stephanie- judger of book covers. Is there a support group for this? The story dragged a little, but it did make me laugh out loud a few times. And it was an easy, quick read that I read through rather quickly. It\u2019s probably just a 3*** in my opinion. But, I didn\u2019t hate it.<\/p>\n

You may laugh at me, but Captain Nobody<\/a> was one of my favorite reads so far this year! It\u2019s another one I read aloud with my 2nd grader. And we found ourselves laughing so many times. A few times it also brought tears to my eyes. It deals with some tough themes for a young kid, but also sparked really good conversations. A great read aloud if you have probably like 2nd-5th graders!<\/p>\n

It may be jumping the gun choosing my fave read of 2020 already- but The Giver of Stars<\/a> is definitely going to be a contender! It was a beautiful story of friendship, strength, books, and love. Did I mention I love a book about books?! It was different than any other Jojo Moyes book I\u2019ve read- but not in a bad way. I loved her writing in this one, and hope she makes 100 more like it! <\/p>\n

So there\u2019s my January Book Wrap Up! Now let\u2019s see if I can get at least 10 more this month\u2026I better go get some reading done.<\/p>\n

You can always check out the books I\u2019ve read\/recommended on my Amazon Storefront<\/a>!<\/p>\n

What books did you love last month? What are you reading now? <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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