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November Wrap Up and December TBR- Holiday books with a dash of fantasy

Hello! I just wanted to get a quick post up to wrap up my month in reading and talk about what books I'm reading this month. I know these are usually two separate posts, but I wanted to join them as they're relatively short.

November

Books read start to finish 1

Sounds Like Me My Life (So Far) in Song by Sara Bareilles

Read from 11/16-11/29

Rating *****(5 stars)

I loved this book of personal Essays and getting to know more about Sara.

Books continued  and completed  3

Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry

Read from 8/6/-11/30

Rating ***** (5 Stars)

It took me a few months to read this but ok because I was busy and couldn’t read it every day. I loved Winona and Lucile. I was rooting for them as they had their difficulties in this story. I’m not one to read co-authored books, but this one was so fun and so seem less. I don’t want to spoil the book, but I loved the ending chapters a lot. 

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus # 1) By Rick Riordan 

Read from 10/3-11/30

Rating ****.5 (4.5 stars)

I forgot how hard this story was to get into. This was a reread so I'm ready to finish the series when I get a copy. Once the plot gets rolling, this was a good story. The .5 is docked because the beginning is just so slow. 

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell 

Read From 9/26-11/19

Rating *****(5 stars)

This was such a cute sequel!!! I loved it, and I can't wait to see more from this world and these characters. I enjoyed this one a little more than Carry On because of the fact Magical Schools are not my jam really. The fact that this was a road trip I loved. The scenes were fantastic, and it was an overall great story. 

December TBR

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (3 % done)

Edition- Ebook bind-up of the first three books in the trilogy 

I am reading the first three books in one and am 3% done the entire book.  This is a lengthy book, so I will keep reading until I'm done. I love Alina so far, and I can't wait to see more of her as the stories progress. 

Fairest of  All by Serena Valentino (13% done)

Edition- Ebook 

I saw this book on Prime Reading the other day and started it right away. I am enjoying this story so far, and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here. 


The Little House on the Prairie the First Five Novels

Edition- B&N Hardcover 

 I got this book a few years ago, and I don't know why I haven't read it yet. I read them as a kid, but they were picture books, and I don't remember the stories. I have a feeling this will become a yearly tradition.

The Enchanted Sonata by Heather  Dixon Wallwork 

I received this book as a Christmas present last year. I wanted to read it last winter, as it seems to have winter vibes, but it kept getting pushed back. Seeing as this is a Nutcracker retelling, it's perfect for this month!!! 



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