What I Read In The Second Quarter Of 2022

June 29, 2022

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When summer starts, I feel like I really get into a groove with reading. Maybe it’s the longer days… days spent outside by the pool… less running around, more relaxing… but whatever it is, a good book and the summer season go hand in hand for me…

And while the second quarter of the year doesn’t technically consist of the summer season, it did involve lots of traveling (I was actually able to read on the last two flights we took… haven’t done that in 6 years), and time by the pool on the weekends, which lent itself to 9 books done and dusted.

So below I’m sharing the books I read and my overall rating. I always think it’s worth noting that I read for entertainment, so it takes a lot for me to “not like a book.” I don’t feel at all qualified to critique on the literary aspects of a book, so my thoughts and ratings are purely based on enjoyment and entertainment.

If you have any good summer reads, please let me know as I’m always looking for new books.
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LOCAL WOMAN MISSING

Alright, so this was my first time reading a book by Mary Kubica, but this book had amazing reviews on amazon so I figured I’d give it a try. It was excellent. It does involve the kidnapping of a little girls, so if that will bother you, you should avoid this book. But, I loved how it was written, going from present to past tense, and through a few character’s perspectives, and the ending isn’t one you’ll see coming.

I give this one 5/5 stars.

THE BEST OF FRIENDS

Another new author to me, I was initially drawn to the fact that she is a clinical psychologist and I thought she would use that in her writing. I think she does, and I think the book overall is good, but it was just too sad for me. It’s about 3 high school best friends, their family, a tragic shooting, and all that follows after. I read it on the way home from Hawaii and I literally had tears in my eyes. I liked to be “spooked” but I don’t like to be so sad that I actually have an emotional reaction to a book. I sort of recommend this book.

I give this one 3/5 stars.

MEANT TO BE

HUGE Emily Griffin fan over here… I’ve been reading her books for years. Typically great “beach reads.” While this one was entertaining and fun, it literally copies the Kennedy story, with a minor plot twist, so it just didn’t feel original at all. Not typical of her writing.

I give this one 3/5 stars.

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE

I’m a fan of Reese’s Bookclub books and this one wasn’t an exception. I think it does a great job exploring so many relevant issues- everything from culture to family dynamics and secrets. I haven’t watched the TV series, but I’ve heard it’s just as good, if not better (??).