March Reading Roundup

March was my favorite reading month of the year. I read one of the most powerful audiobooks of the year, and a few reads that are perfect for the summer.

Happy Reading!

Other People's Houses, Clare Mackintosh | Fiction, 4/5

This book was a fun surprise. Normally I don’t love police procedurals but once I got into this one I couldn’t stop listening. I hadn’t read any of the other books in the series, but didn’t think that hurt my reading experience. This one had me guessing until the end. This is great for fans of BEST OFFER WINS.

Thank you to libro.fm for my copy. This is a really fun audiobook!

The Enchanted April, Elizabeth von Arnim | Fiction, 4/5

This was a charming classic—and proof that there are few problems that a trip to Italy won’t solve!

Lake Effect, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney | Fiction, 5/5

I could not stop listening to this book. I’ve read Sweeney’s other novels but this was by far my favorite. It’s a messy, very complicated family saga that was real and heartfelt.

Thank you to libro.fm for my copy!

This Story Might Save Your Life, Tiffany Crum | Fiction, 5/5

I loved this book! It kept me guessing and was so hard to put down! It was mysterious without being scary.

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care, Claudia Rowe | Nonfiction, 5/5

Going into this book, I knew very little about the American foster care system. This book not only was educational, but the six stories that are followed are very illuminating to the real lives of the kids in this system. Highly recommend this heartbreaking book.

First-Time Caller, B.K. Borison | Fiction, 3.5/5

Overall I enjoyed this romcom, but for being so long, I felt like there wasn’t much character development. But the characters are fun and lovable and this book made a good antidote to some heavier books I’ve been reading. Overall I had a difficult time with Aiden, his character didn’t feel as fleshed out as Lucie.

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, Omar El Akkad | Memoir, Nonfiction 5/5

As soon as I finished this book I wanted to read it again. The writing is absolutely stunning and so powerful. Heartbreaking and so important I cannot recommend this book enough.

Good People, Patmeena Sabit | Fiction, 5/5

I could not put this book down. It reads like a true crime documentary (great for fans of THE APPEAL or KILL SHOW), while examining the American dream for an immigrant family. I found it to be very smartly written and extremely compelling.

All the World Can Hold, Jung Yun | Historical Fiction, 5/5

I can’t believe this book hasn’t gotten more buzz. It is a deeply moving story following three families on a cruise after 9/11. Yun captured each of their unique perspectives in such a beautiful way. I really enjoyed this book. (Also how is 2001 historical fiction...)

So Old, So Young, Grant Ginder | Fiction, 4/5

A great read for fans of THE CELEBRANTS. I loved this book, told over the course of six parties. Each felt like a time capsule of that year and I found it a unique way to examine long time friendships.

Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe, Brooke Nevils | Memoir, 5/5

I don’t understand how this book isn’t everywhere. I remember where I was when I found out Matt Lauer, a man I had watched on television almost my entire life, was fired. I followed this story closely and read CATCH AND KILL and felt nothing but anger and heartbreak towards his actions. Much like KNOW MY NAME, this story was incredibly brave to share. Not only is it personal and vulnerable, but as a journalist, you can tell this book was extremely well researched. I cannot recommend this book enough.