What I read in July 2020! This month went by fast and I read some amazing books. I’m excited to share these with you all. If you want more details for each book check out the review for each book. I have already reviewed some of them.
Reading Stats
- Total Books Read – 8
- Pages Read – 1,488
- Audio book Total hours listened – 32
- Books by BIPOC authors – 5/8 (63% – I am focusing on this in order to diversify my reading so I’m adding this to my stats for myself)
- Favorite Book I read this month – I can’t pick just one, I’d have to say Running and Clap when you land were my favorites.
Running by Natalia Sylvester
I started the month with a bang! I loved this book so much and you’ll continue to hear that for the rest of the year because I’m sure this book will make it to the top 10 of the year.
Format – Physical Book
Rating – 5 Stars. Check out my review here.
Her last flight by Beatriz Williams
This was my first Beatriz Williams book and it won’t be my last. I hadn’t read a historical fiction book in a while and I am so glad that I read this one. I definitely recommend it for historical fiction fans.
Format – Physical Book
Rating – 4 Stars. Check out my review here.
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
This was a great contemporary romance book. I loved the characters, the friendships, the important topics addressed in this book. It reminds me of Jasmine Guillory books.
Format – Audio book
Rating – 4 Stars. Check out my review here.
What you wish for by Katherine Center
Katherine Center is one of my favorite authors, her books bring me so much joy! While this wasn’t my favorite book from her I’m glad I read it and I think some people may love it.
Format – Physical Book
Rating – 3.5 Stars. Check out my review here.
Clap when you Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
You will hear me talk about this book for the rest of the year! It will for sure make it to my top 10 books of the year and I want everyone to read it. Even if you don’t typically enjoy YA I think you’d like this book.
Format – Physical Book
Rating – 5 Stars. Check out my review here.
All Adults Here by Emma Straub
This was my IRL book club pick and we had such a great discussion! It is a literary fiction book but it kept me engaged and I really enjoyed the audio book narration.
Format – Audio Book
Rating – 4 Stars. Review coming soon.
Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
This is a must read book about friendship. I want to gift this book to all my friends. I really enjoyed learning more about Aminatou and Ann’s friendship and I am looking forward to listening to their podcast.
Format – Audio Book
Rating – Read NOW! Review coming soon.
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Add this book to your antiracism list NOW! I think everyone should read this book and follow the journaling along. It is key to reflect about yourself before you can actually start taking action and become an ally. I can’t recommend this book enough!
Format – Audio Book
Rating – Read NOW! Review coming soon.
I hope you enjoyed seeing what I read in July 2020. I’d love to know what your favorite books you read this month are. Let me know in the comments!
Such a great month of reading! I definitely want to read Clap, and I just learned that “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds is another YA written in verse, so maybe check that one out too!