Summer is for reading good books, drinking iced coffee and relaxing in the evenings. Or at least in my head it is. But my reading time was hijacked this month, in the best possible way. I spent every spare moment working on editing a book for a fabulous client, and I spent a week away at our church’s kids camp. Yes, I helped wrangle 31 children around a camp in the Texas heat of July. And we had a blast.
All of that to say, my reading list was short this month. But powerful!
Fiction
Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde – A dear friend of mine has been telling me about this author for years, and I finally picked up one of her books. This is a story that challenges one’s idea and perception of true happiness. Roseanne has climbed the ladder and has it all, but the view of her life isn’t as grand as she had hoped. Following the tragic loss of a dear friend who did not get the chance to enjoy life and the things she had worked so hard for, Roseanne becomes inspired to rewrite the ending of her own story. You can read my full review here.
Yup, that was my only fiction book this month! Can you believe it?
Nonfiction
Retire Inspired by Chris Hogan
“Retirement is not an old person thing. It’s a smart person thing.”
If you told me even ten years ago that I would be reading a retirement book right now, not to mention enjoying and recommending it, I would have laughed, rolled my eyes, and argued with you. However, reading this book has changed my view so much. Retirement doesn’t have to mean not working anymore. It means not having to work. And all of us want to get there! This is not a book that you get from the library or borrow from a friend. This is a buy book. Because it’s needed at multiple stages of your life. You’ll need to adjust along the way. You’ll need to start young, and continue as you get older. Read my extended review here.
You are a Bada** by Jen Sincero – Two things you can gather from the title of this book: 1.) There is language, and her personality is as hilariously out there as you expect. 2.) It is going to be one big pep talk into how awesome you are and how much you should love yourself. As soon as I finished this book, I immediately went back and skimmed over it again. I’m still going through and journaling from it. While I don’t prescribe to all of her beliefs, it keeps things fresh for me to read books from other perspectives and backgrounds. My favorite chapter: Fear is for Suckers. Here’s my full review.
What books have you read recently that you would recommend? I’d love to hear from you.
Now friends, read on!
Want to read more but can’t find the time. Here’s how I find time to read, even with a busy life.
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