Welcome to May! The last month for a while when temperatures in Texas are likely to be anywhere near reasonable. The end of the semester. The beginning of summer (including summer training). Surgery toward the end of the month.
Lots of things going on, but maybe also plenty of time to read. Here’s what I’m planning on this month.
Book Clubs
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong – I know I haven’t been including my subscriptions, but when it’s both Nowhere’s Fantastic Strangelings pick AND Roxane Gay’s pick for the month, I probably want to go ahead and read it. Also will meet the standard for 52 Book Club’s prompt “A sticker on the cover” and Nowhere’s “A Nowhere Book Club pick.”
- Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan – Not sure I’ll get around to re-reading it, but it is seared into my brain, so I’m excited to talk about it with friends again! If you haven’t read it, definitely pick it up.
- The Measure by Nikki Erlick – Another possible re-read, especially as I’m slated to lead the discussion. This was one of my favorite books that I read last year.
- Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet – A story of hope amidst a sea of existential dread. Same, Dinosaurs.
- When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill – Historical fiction for Rise & Shine group, a “fiery feminist fantasy.” Sounds like something I would love.
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll – I’m participating in my first readalong through the Audrey app. This should be fun.
Reading Challenges
The Pole by J.M. Coetzee
- A musical instrument on the cover (52 Book Club)
Funny Story by Emily Henry
- Choose an audiobook solely based on your favorite narrator (narrated by Julia Whelan) – Libro fm
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
- Read an audiobook set in your favorite city (New Orleans) – also Libro.fm
The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins
- A book with magical realism (POPSUGAR)
Library Reads
These need to go back to the library soon, so on to May’s TBR they go!
- Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean
- Sacred Spaces by Carley Summers
- Feed These People by Jen Hatmaker
- Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
There are several books I’m finishing from previous months, and I’m on a Phryne Fisher kick with my audio selections, so a few of those will likely make an appearance this month, too.
I hope you get some time to read something you love this month!