What I Read in August 2021

What I read in August 2021. This was a month full of audiobooks and overall a little over the place quality wise.

Reading Stats

• Total Books Read – 6 (2 physical books and 4 audiobooks)
• Pages Read – 720
• Audio book Total hours listened – 49 hours
• Favorite Book I read this month – The Ex Talk 

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

This is a romance with a unique premise and I loved it! I was nervous to read it because I had heard it is steamy but I think it was the right amount of steam for me. It has a enemies to lovers trope set in Seattle and covers some heavier topics (like grief). It is a great contemporary romance!  

Format – Audiobook  

Rating – 4.5 Stars. Full review coming soon!

The Turnout by Megan Abbott

This was Jenna Bush Hager’s pick for August and based on the synopsis I was super excited to read it. It was a little disappointing and not really what I thought this book was going to be like. It is very dark and more of a mystery/suspense than a thriller. I’m not sure I understood the point of the book (maybe it would be a good book club pick so you can discuss). Overall, this one wasn’t for me. 

Format – Physical Book

Rating – 2.5 Stars. Full review coming soon!

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

As you know Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of my favorite authors. I am making my way through her backlist books so I decided to pick this one up. Julia Whelan narrates all of her audiobooks so I listened to this one and as always the narration was amazing. I think this book has an interesting premise and I enjoyed getting to know the characters but It wasn’t my favorite TJR book. 

Format – Audiobook

Rating – 3.5 Stars. Full review coming soon!

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Next is a great thriller. This book is described as Gossip Girl meets Get out. It is a YA thriller set in a high school similar to Gossip Girl. The audiobook narration was great and it has two points of views and very suspenseful. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened. It covers topics of racism, classicism, prejudice and bullying. 

Format – Audiobook

Rating – 4 Stars. Full review coming soon!

A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin

This was my book club pick for this month. This is a gender binding book (there’s satire, romance, mystery, magical realism) and not what I was expecting at all. It is a bingeable book and a great book for a book club. When I finished reading the book I didn’t know how I felt about it. However, after the discussion with the women on my book club I ended up understanding the book better and I haven’t stopped thinking about the book. 

Format – E-Book

Rating – 3.5 – 4 Stars (Can’t figure out my rating)

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

I hadn’t read a historical fiction in a while so I decided to finally read this highly anticipated book. Another book narrated by Julia Whelan so obviously I have to listen to the audiobook. This is a heavy and sad book, you definitely need to be in the right headspace when you read it. I just finished it so still thinking about it I will let you all know my final thoughts when I post my review. 

Format – Audiobook

Rating – 4 Stars. Review coming soon!

This is all I read in August 2021. Overall, I had a better month than I thought. What was your favorite book you read in July? Let me know in the comments!