Most of you probably know that I did not to set a reading goal this year. I decided it was time to take a break from the competitive aspect of reading after I read 150 books in 2014. But I still intend to continue reading plenty and posting my reading list, reviews and monthly updates here.
I read nine books in January. Of those, two memoirs and one fiction book stood out as my favorites.
Have You Found Her
It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell is the author’s memoir about her lifetime battle with food and how, at 20 and almost 300 pounds, she decided it was time to take control of her weight. I’m not going to lie, I found myself rooting for Mitchell. I really wanted her to succeed, especially since her ideas about weight and her self image clearly were caused by and causing problems in the rest of her life. I was even more impressed by Mitchell when I finished reading her book and looked at her blog, Can You Stay for Dinner, which I also love.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins was my favorite fiction read of the month. I discovered the book on iTunes and added it to my reading list. It took me awhile to get interested in the story, and I never really liked or related to the main character at all. But, I’m pretty sure I wasn’t suppose to like her. Either way, once I became interested in the storyline about a woman who becomes involved in the lives of a couple she’s been watching as she passes by their house while she’s on the train, I couldn’t stop reading. It was one of those books that kept me up late because I needed to know what happened next.
These were my three favorite books of January. I strongly recommend any of them. You should add them to your reading list.
Let’s Talk Nerdy!
What was your favorite book of January? Have you read any of the books I discussed above? I’d love your thoughts on them.
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Thank you so, so much for such a kind review of It Was Me All Along!
I have to admit, I did not read any books in January! It was such a whirlwind month with the release, but I miss the ritual and escape of reading. I think I’m going to pick up “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler because I absolutely love her.
Thanks again 🙂
AndieMMitchell You are so welcome! It was super courageous of you to share you story. I think it will help a lot of people. I’m also loving the recipes on your blog. I’m sure you don’t have much time for reading right now, but you’ll get back to it. I actually have Poehler’s book on reserve at the library. I’m just waiting for it to become available. Best of luck with your book and all that goes with it!
It’s great to hear that even though you aren’t participating in a reading challenge, you are still actively reading.
Although my book challenge for this year is the same that has been the last couple years, which I have often far exceeded, I am feeling read out. I keep starting books and not wanting to finish them. It is sad. The only thing keeping me going at all is audio books. I’m hoping if I take a reading a break the love of books will return.
TammyL Are you just not enjoying the books you’re choosing?
profkrg Some of it is book choice, the rest is my lack of patience with characters making stupid decisions. I’m not quite sure why it has been bothering me. I seem to be on my way out of the reading slump.
TammyL I’m glad it’s passing. I just read Lacy Eye, which I loved.