Bookish Enthusiasm

The other day I pulled books off my shelf that I'm excited to read throughout the rest of the year. I know this stack will grow and change. I know I won't get to read every book I pulled. But still, it was so fun shopping my own shelves for books. 

Here's some of what I found:

There, There

by Tommy Orange

This book has been on my shelf since it came out. Countless people have told me to read it because it's such a good fit for me. I'm really hoping to get to this one this month. Plus, November seems like a great time to read it because it's Native American Heritage Month. 



Musical Chairs

by Amy Poeppel

I heard Amy Poeppel has another book coming out in 2022 and I'd love to get to this one first. The cover is colorful and it looks to be a story about music and relationships. 




Killers of a Certain Age

by Deanna Raybourn

This was my book of the month pick last month and I'd really like to read it soon to decide if it would be a good book to give as a gift. I like to give books as gifts but it feels safer when I have actually read the book. I was thinking my mom might really like this one but I need to make sure it's a PG read before I wrap it and put it under the tree for her. 

And I'm a big fan of Raybourn...I love her Veronica Speedwell novels.


When was the last time you shopped your shelves? Find anything good?

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