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March Reading Wrap-Up
2009 at 9am Posted by Rebecca Joines Schinsky
Is it really April already? I’m in total denial that another year is already 25% over. Sheesh, time really does fly as you get older. (Which freaks me out because if it’s going this quickly while I’m still in my mid-20s, what’s it going to be like in another couple decades? Wow.)
Anyway, this was a pretty great reading month. I read nine books, which puts me back on track toward my goal of 100 for the year. There was some nice variety, and I really enjoyed each book. Here’s what I read this month, which each cover linked to my review (except for The Angel’s Game, which I’m going to hold off on until the release date gets a little closer).
I like it when a month ends up this way, where fiction and nonfiction reads are almost equal. It’s always nice to have that balance. Because they were all so good, it’s going to be hard to pick favorites, but that’s a problem I’m willing to have.
The Angel’s Game was hands-down the best novel I read this month (seriously, it’s phenomenal), but since I won’t review it for a little while, I’m going to pick The Brightest Moon of the Century as my favorite fiction book of the month. There was nothing I didn’t like about it, and I’m already looking forward to reading it again.
My nonfiction selections weren’t quite as varied as they usually are because I wanted to focus on women’s issues for Women’s History Month. The Purity Myth was easily my favorite read—and one that I think pretty much everyone could benefit from reading—so don’t forget to enter my giveaway!
What was the best book you read in March? The worst book? Any total wallbangers?
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I can’t wait for your review of The Angel’s Game. I am about to start The Shadow of the Wind.
You read some good ones this past month.
Looking forward to that review…
–Anna
I haven’t read any of the books on your reading list for March but some of them sound good.
I read about the same number of books in March that I did in January and February combined which means two things:
1) Although everything has been reviewed, not all reviews have been posted, due to time and release dates (although i’m also trying to save up some reviews for this summer when I have a tiny baby and no time to blog).
2) I read way too many great books. “America America,” “Hunger Games,” and “A Reliable Wife” were all SUPER strong contenders, but in the end “First Comes Love, Then Comes Malaria” edged ahead and beat them out. I think you’d like “First Comes Love…” the author’s super fun and sassy.
Jen, I snagged First Comes Love from LT Early Reviewers, and I’m stoked to read it. I have A Reliable Wife on the TBR shelf and can’t wait much longer after reading your, Amy’s, and Swapna’s reviews earlier this week…and The Hunger Games is on the list. Hopefully for the next couple months.
Hurrah for good books!
I am totally jealous that you have read The Angel’s Game already! I Loved Shadow of the Wind, and am really looking forward to the new book.
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