Leaving Everything Most Loved

Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A little long-winded, but a solid installment. I love Maisie and find this series to be both interesting and relaxing. This was my first time listening to these on audiobook, and I thought the narrator was great.

Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good story, but the writing is clunky and awkward and the book is too long. Based on the reviews of others, I do think I will try the next book though.

Love's Reckoning

Love's Reckoning by Laura Frantz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really good Christian romance/historical fiction. It wasn't completely predictable, and I felt really invested in the characters.

All Our Yesterdays

All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this and almost gave it 5 stars just because it ISN'T a series.

Angelfall

Angelfall by Susan Ee
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Hmmmm, I'm on the fence with this one. Fast-paced with lots of action, but the plot feels familiar and it's kind of dark and disturbing.

The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe

The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

15 installments in and I still love this series.

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute, light summer read.

The Night Circus

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a lovely work of art. Unique and enchanting.

A Door in the Wall

The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a book I studied with my two younger kids this year. It wasn't my favorite, but they liked the medieval stuff and we're rooting for Robin. I do think it helped my kids understand the use of symbols much better.

A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The audiobook was fantastic. I loved that we got to hear the voice of the real Salva at the end. This book is a tough read at times, but so important. I was very ignorant about the history of Sudan before, and this has really opened my eyes.

Eleanor & Park

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Read it in one sitting. Really packs an emotional punch with both highs and lows.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great choice for family audiobooks.

Isla and the Happily Ever After

Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Definitely not my favorite of hers. But it was a fun and fast read.

Big Little Lies

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A tougher read than What Alice Forgot. I love her writing style and her humor, but I did see the ending coming a mile away. It's a book I've thought a lot about since I finished it, and I think it will stick with me.

The Penderwicks in Spring

The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Utterly delightful. We love taking The Penderwicks with us on family road trips.

Lost Lake

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not my favorite of hers, but still a cute story.

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon by Alexander McCall Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Listened to the audiobook and loved every minute.