Today is the day to link up your ABC Reads!!
Here's a
refresher on the terms of the challenge in case you missed it
previously:
What does the challenge entail? Well, I'm glad you asked. There are 26
letters of the alphabet and Mia and I challenge you, during the course of
2016, to read a book that starts with each letter. For example,
Atonement (A), The Bell Jar (B), Catching Fire (C), and so on. Makes
sense, right? You don't need to go in order - if you want to start with
S, go for it. On the last day of each month, we'll host a link-up for you to share
your ABC Reads. We will award one point for each letter you review AND a
bonus point for linking up with us! At the end of the year (or when
the first participant reviews a book beginning with each of the 26
letters), the winner will be awarded a $30 Amazon gift card. Congrats to challenge winner, Jessica from Frikken Duckie!
Reading took a back seat to life this month. A way back seat, but more on that another time. I didn't even come close to meeting my goal of completing at least four books this month. Fortunately, the one I did manage to finish was a great one! I'm hopeful I can step up the pace next month. I only have nine books left for the challenge so I really need to read at least two next month to stay on track. This month, I completed the following letter: N.
Here are my thoughts...
I found myself completely consumed with Vianne and Isabelle's story. I really enjoy historical fiction and this book proved fantastic. I loved the way it combined historical drama (the German occupation of France) with family drama. There were a number of moving pieces throughout the story that kept me guessing until the end. I don't want to say much about the story because I highly encourage you to read it. I left the story with a lot to think about in regard to not only family and loyalty to country, but also about friendship and what it means to be free. I can't even begin to fathom what life was like during the World Wars and Nazi occupation in particular. What a horrifying and scary time!
Andrea :)
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
I found myself completely consumed with Vianne and Isabelle's story. I really enjoy historical fiction and this book proved fantastic. I loved the way it combined historical drama (the German occupation of France) with family drama. There were a number of moving pieces throughout the story that kept me guessing until the end. I don't want to say much about the story because I highly encourage you to read it. I left the story with a lot to think about in regard to not only family and loyalty to country, but also about friendship and what it means to be free. I can't even begin to fathom what life was like during the World Wars and Nazi occupation in particular. What a horrifying and scary time!
What have you been reading lately?
Andrea :)
Oh my goodness, this book. I need to read it again. It was just so good. I cried like a baby during the last like 100 pages. Historical fiction is one of my favorites because you have that authenticity of events that are happening.
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