At my current pace, I need to read 1.5 books a week in order to meet my 2018 reading goal. I think that's doable! ;)
While browsing through Goodreads, I came across the "The Gold Seer" trilogy by Rae Carson. I ended up downloading the first book (Walk on Earth a Stranger) on my Kindle, since it was free on Kindle Unlimited. Um, one of the best reading decisions of the year! I really enjoyed the storyline and the main character was just great. It wasn't hard to quickly buy the second book of the series and get through THAT quickly. I'm currently on book three, and I've taken a bit of a break from reading (just the past week hasn't given me time to sit down and unwind-- so much to do), but I hope to finish the book this coming week.
I have also finished listening to "Demelza" by Winston Graham, and have started on book three: "Jeremy".
Demelza is an interesting character, to be sure. It's cool to see her grow and change, becoming the capable and flexible woman Ross always knew was in her. The ending was heartbreaking, (((spoiler ahead))) with the loss of a child... the next book, "Jeremy" will be about their next child, and first son. I know there is more heartbreak in store for Ross and Demelza but I think they will continue to overcome and rise above it all.
Also -- I feel the need to add that this saga is not mainly about romance, it's also rich in historical descriptions and happenings. Winston Graham writes like he has lived the era. True signs of a good writer.
Truly, the past couple of months has been really good reading-wise. It's been so much better than going for months and months without cracking open a book (aside from my Bible).
"Made for More" by Hannah Anderson -- I am still stuck on the second chapter. Not that it's not good -- it IS. I just need to actually focus on the book. I will finish the book, no matter how long it might take me. ;)
That's it for now!
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