July Reading Wrap-Up

July was an interesting mix of fun, light-hearted reads and informative, emotional reads. Check out some of my favorites below!

Books I Finished in July: 14

Print Books: 7

Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman / 5 stars

I love everything Abbi Waxman does, and this was no different. She balances hilarity with some truly lovely emotional moments, and I love how she gives every character a point of view.

Five Little Indians by Michelle Good / 4.25 stars

This was an emotional, educational exploration of the aftermath of the residential schools that the government forced Indigenous people into.

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto / 4.5 stars

Funny, wacky, suspenseful — a great summer read.

The Book of X by Sarah Rose Etter / 3.5 stars

This book is surreal — full of wild imagery and thoughtful commentary on women in society. Definitely one to discuss with others.

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill / 4.25 stars

Twist after twist, layer upon layer, but not too difficult to follow, this book is a fascinating take on mysteries and the writing process.

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon / 4.75 stars

Just so cute — Rachel Lynn Solomon manages to write a charming, witty romance that also deals very thoughtfully with depression and self-doubt, with a leading couple that is so sweet and genuine you can't help but fall in love with them.

Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen / 5 stars

I loved this book, plain and simple. The writing and the twists are genius, and the whole thing is a smart, hilarious commentary.

Audiobooks: 6

Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay / 5 stars

Powerful, honest, and unlike any other, Roxane Gay's perspective is as necessary and compelling today as it was in 2015.

The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman / 5 stars (reread)

This is my third time reading this book (first time listening, though!), and I adore it more every time.

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman / 5 stars (reread)

See above. I would read a vacuum cleaner manual if Abbi Waxman wrote it.

Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall / 5 stars

Everyone should read this book, plain and simple.

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey / 3.25 stars

Tons of rom-com references, cute premise, the writing just didn't quite land for me.

Bodies on the Line by Lauren Rankin / 5 stars

This book provides fascinating and necessary insight into the history of the fight for reproductive justice in America, centering the voices of abortion providers, clinic escorts, and patients who have been adversely impacted by conservatives and their anti-choice attacks on human rights. In a time post-Roe, this is well worth the read for anyone wishing to understand how we got here and how we can move forward.

NetGalley ARCs

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander / 4 stars

If you've ever dreamed of life in a cottage in the English countryside, read this book. It's a lovely story that explores the ways that books can impact people and communities.