Welcome to my first reading roundup since baby Connor arrived!! I’m happy to report that there is still some reading happening in our house. We’re both thoroughly enjoying the nursery – mom reads while he sleeps 🙂
Work Book (for lunchtime reading):
This category is on hiatus while I’m home on maternity leave!
House Books:
The Farm by Joanne Ramos – I received an ARC of this intriguing novel and am absolutely devouring it when I have the time. Women are recruited to become “Hosts” at an upscale resort where they carry babies for rich clients. Shady actions and manipulation abound!
Rooted by Banning Liebscher – This showed up on another blogger’s list and I immediately requested it from the library. This will be my second nonfiction Christian book toward my 2019 goal. It focuses on how God develops you before you can make a more visible impact on the world.
eBooks:
Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman – I’m halfway through this collection of short memoirs about advice he wants to give his young son. Now that I have a child of my own, some of the insights and thoughts are even more meaningful.
Around the Web:
Introducing my Used Book Shop – Since we have over 600 books in our house (and keep buying more), I thought it would be fun to start selling some of my favorites in an online book store! Check out the selection or let us know if there’s a particular book you want to read and we’ll try to hunt it down at library book sales!
Reading Harry Potter to Kids – I cannot wait to start this process with Connor!!
Mary Berry Train Ride – Afternoon tea on a train ride through the English countryside and a Mary Berry meet and greet. This sounds like heaven.
For more mini reviews, check out Reading Roundup #52!
22 Comments
Tina
April 15, 2019 at 7:56 amOoo The Farm is on its way to my house! Sounds so good.
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
April 15, 2019 at 2:46 pmThe Farm sounds very intriguing! This is the first I’ve heard of it but I’m headed to my library app right now to see if I can find it.
Rachel Kamery
April 18, 2019 at 8:35 amHopefully they have it!!
Rachael | Pingel Sisters
April 16, 2019 at 9:25 amI just finished The Farm, it’s a solid book. I, however, was less than impressed with Things My Son Need to Know About the World. I really struggled to finish it.
Rachel Kamery
April 18, 2019 at 8:35 amThat’s interesting that you didn’t like Backman’s latest because I flew through it (well, as fast as I could with a newborn haha). Goes to show each reader is different 🙂
Confuzzled Bev
May 14, 2019 at 3:13 amOver 600 books? I think I probably have over 1,000. I’m scared to count them
Rachel Kamery
May 14, 2019 at 3:13 pmWow!!
Jana @ Jana Says
May 14, 2019 at 9:04 amI like your idea of a personal online used bookshop. Good luck with it!
I have the Farm from NetGalley as well and started to read it when the library bombarded me with holds. It’s the first one I plan to pick up when all of those books are done. I’ve heard good things about it so I’m excited.
Rachel Kamery
May 14, 2019 at 3:13 pmIt’s always such a panic when library holds come in!
SMD
May 14, 2019 at 9:42 amI added The Farm to my list of books to check out. It sounds good in a will make me angry sort of way.
Rachel Kamery
May 14, 2019 at 3:12 pmHa yes it definitely has those vibes.
Monica
May 14, 2019 at 10:24 amMy sister really liked Things my son needs to know!
Rachel Kamery
May 14, 2019 at 3:11 pmIt was short but sweet 🙂
Kay R.D.
May 14, 2019 at 11:16 amOOH the Farm sounds really good!
Julie
May 14, 2019 at 11:59 amThe Farm sounds soo good, it’s on my ever long library request list.
Tanya @ A Mindful Migration
May 14, 2019 at 12:43 pmI’ve seen The Farm but really didn’t know what it was about – sounds very intriguing. Adding it to my TBR. Love the idea of an online used bookstore! I have such a hard time parting with my books because I’m a huge baby but they take up so much space. It’s why I finally got a kindle but I still love the feel of physical books.
Rachel Kamery
May 14, 2019 at 3:09 pmI just sold my first book yesterday and my thoughts were equally “Hooray!” and “Oh, I’m going to miss that one” haha.
kristen
May 14, 2019 at 3:10 pmglad you liked the farm! i keep seeing it around but not sure it’s something i can handle right now. love the used book shop, i know i have 600 books at home unread, that does not count the books i’ve already read and decided to keep lol. i could probably start my own shop. i keep meaning to check out my library’s sale but i really don’t need any more books.
Pam
May 14, 2019 at 3:18 pmCongratulations on the birth of your son Connor! I have a Conor too! He is 22 and just graduated from college. I am going to a book event next week where the author of The Farm will be one of the panelists. I think I am going to pick up the book that night. I also jealous of the used book shop. I want to do this in real life. I have soooo many books and need to lighten the load. Is it hard to do? Pam
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Dani
May 14, 2019 at 4:38 pmI just got The Farm from Netgalley and am excited to read it! I had no idea what Backman’s book was about, but I’ve read and enjoyed his novellas, so I think I’d like this one as well. Good luck with your used bookshop!
Amber
May 16, 2019 at 2:06 pmThe Farm sounds really good! Definitely adding that to my “want to read list”. I tend not to buy books very much because I’m a librarian and just borrow them from other libraries when I can, but I love the idea of an online used bookshop. Good luck with it!
Alexandra Consolver
May 22, 2019 at 4:44 pmCongratulations on your little one!! 🙂 I am interested in read The Farm! 🙂 XO – Alexandra
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