March Reading Round-Up

Happy Spring reading, everyone! I read nine books in March, 5 non-fiction and 4 fiction. I have fully embraced that in my tendency to self-reflect, I consume memoirs more consistently than any other genre.

Here's what I read in March.

Happy reading!

The Divide, Morgan Richter | Fiction, 3/5

I really enjoyed the first half of this book, but the second half felt like it was rushing towards the ending. I wish the mystery had been a little more tied up, as many clues seemed to point to nowhere.

Thank you to the publisher for my copy.

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One of Our Kind, Nicola Yoon | Fiction

I’m not sure how to give this book a star rating. While I found the writing to be a little repetitive, I thought the premise was interesting. And while this book was really thought-provoking, I’m unsure about the overall execution.

Thank you to libro.fm for my copy.

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Lifeform, Jenny Slate | Memoir, 3/5

While I found some chapters of this book to be extremely profound and moving, overall this book was a little too weird for my taste.

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Jane and Dan at the End of the World, Colleen Oakley | Fiction, 5/5

I adored this book! It was the perfect balance of quirkiness, lovable characters, and drama. Jane and Dan are such great protagonists.

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I'm That Girl, Jordan Chiles | Memoir, 4/5

I love Olympic Gymnastics, and I watched in horror this summer as Chiles was stripped of her medal. I really enjoyed this memoir not only for the behind-the-scenes look at the Olympics but also for her heart and backstory.

Thank you to libro.fm for my ALC.

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No One Gets to Fall Apart, Sarah LaBrie | Memoir, 3/5

While the writing is melodic, I found this memoir to be a little too chaotic and self indulgent. I wish there had been a deeper look at her relationships but at times it felt like she was saved by her boyfriend instead of making her own self discoveries.

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What We Leave Behind, Sue Halpern | Fiction, 3.5/5

this quiet novel tells the story of Melody after her adoptive mom dies in a tragic accident. It also is the story of Candice, a high level HR executive. I kept waiting for there to be more overlap in the two plot lines. The writing in this books is beautiful, and if you like quiet family sagas where not much happens, I think you would enjoy this one.

Thank you to the publisher for my copy.

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We Are Experiencing A Slight Delay, Gary Janetti | Essays, 4/5

This book feels very David Sedaris adjacent. If you’re looking for something fun and lighthearted (with a dash of rich people problems) this is a fun collection of essays. I will be booking a trip to Mykonos ASAP.

Thank you to the publisher for my copy.

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How to Survive a Bear Attack, Claire Cameron | Memoir, 4.5/5

I come from a family of bear lovers. We had a bear themed room in our house. Before I could read I could tell the difference between black and grizzly bears. I also come from a family with a history of cancer.

The way Cameron wove together her own battle with cancer, her father’s death, and a deadly bear attack was stunning. This book is worth the read for the nature writing alone.

Thank you to libro.fm for my copy.