Month in Review

I usually do this on the first day of the month but am posting a little late thanks to health issues.  I have anxiety disorder and unfortunately the last week hasn't been that great.  My Armchair BEA participating dropped off completely thanks to it, but thankfully, I didn't let the anxiety get a good hold on me.

I have no clue how much I read last month, I'll find out now as I make my list! (Number of stars are how I rated the book on GoodReads)

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie *****

The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook ****

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ****

I'm No Angel by Kylie Bisutti ****

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury ****

Just What Kind of Mother Are You by Paula Daly ****

It Happened At the Fair by Deeanne Gist ***

So, I didn't read much at all in May but it looks like what I did read was good.  Hopefully June will be much better for me.

Challenges

 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge (1), Around the World in 80 Books (2).

This Month

 I have a lot of great books sitting on my shelf that I want, and need, to get to.  This month I'll be reading Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood for the Classics Club spin.  I've also been really excited for Revenge Wears Prada, the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, however I need to stop reading reviews as they haven't been very favourable.

Most importantly, this month I'm looking forward to the end of the school year and the end of 7am wake-ups.  Goodbye alarm clock and hello lie-ins!

Comments

  1. CarpeDiemJune 4, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    *hug* Anxiety is awful. I've struggled with that before. I will pray for you.

    I find it funny that you thought you didn't read much last month. You read more last month than I have all year. lol

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  2. The Relentless ReaderJune 4, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Goodbye alarm clock! That sounds great :) I'm sorry to hear that you struggle with anxiety. I know there's nothing I can say to make it better, just know I'm thinking of you :)

    I hope you have a great June!!

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  3. SukoJune 5, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    You've had a great month of reading. And June will be even better! :)

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  4. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Lovely blog! Please follow mine, it's new: readandlovebooks.blogspot.com
    Thanks♥

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