Late posting what this past reading month, October, had in the books for me. It was a month of variety with various genres, and surprisingly more actual books than audiobooks, which are my preferred option.
Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry~ what could be the worst thing that happens to an atheist? For Michael that is having to attend a new school in a new town, but not just any school. A Catholic School. No friends until he meets Lucy, possibly another non-believer after she challenges a school teacher, a nun nonetheless! But Michael is in for a world of revelations. Great humor story.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune. Loved this slow-building fantasy world with the most lovable characters. Linus Baker has always followed the rules until he's assigned to the Marsyas Island Orphanage where six dangerous magical youths live. His mission is to be impartial and report on his findings. But how does he that when the secrets he uncovers challenge everything he has taken for granted? Is the danger worth the reward?
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig. Great short audiobook (less than 3 hours) described by the author as "his life raft" this non-fiction is a recollection of life lessons, inspirational readings, and nuggets of hope to remind us that not everything is as dark as it seems.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. This historical fiction takes the reader back and forth between the present day and 1700 London. Two women looking for their life meaning will find each other in a hidden alley.
Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis. If you loved Hatchet by Gary Paulsen you will love this fast pace adventure. Ashley is tough, she has always been, but she won't truly know her limits until one horrific night. A fight. Alcohol. The wrong turn. Stranded in the woods she will have to survive with nothing else but her instincts and the ghost of her first love.
Speak The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. "Speak up for yourself-- we want to know what you have to say." This powerful memoir is transformed by illustrations to convey Anderson's despair as a teen and her journey out of that dark experience.
Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek. This biography/memoir fueled my running mind and body. The transformation from his midwestern "meat & potatoes" childhood diet to his plant-based diet. Scott's love for an ultra sport that demands complete dedication and a way of living that demonstrates how connected our bodies and mind are is palpable from beginning to end.
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