June Cover Love

There are a lot of books releasing this month. That means there are a lot of beautiful covers to enjoy. Here are my favorites.

I think Ascension of Larks is my favorite. I'm partial to monochromatic color schemes. I also love the vintage covers on Cocoa Beach and The Road to Paradise. What are your favorites?

Can't Wait for Jane of Austin by Hillary Manton Lodge

What I am waiting for:

Jane of Austin

When does it release? June 13, 2017

Why am I waiting? It sounds like a great story, but, this one is total cover love.

Check out more upcoming releases at Wishful Endings.

Ten Historical Fiction Books on My TBR

Here are some of the historical fiction books I would love to read over the next few months.

Egypt's Sister

Women in the Castle

The Road to Paradise

Where the Light Falls

Freedom's Ring

The Promise of Breeze Hill

The Alice Network

Before the Rain Falls

Mr. Rochester

The Jane Austen Project

Check out more top ten lists at The Broke and the Bookish.

It's Monday! What are you reading?

I'm linking up with Book Date to share this week's TBR.

Just finished:

The Painter's Daughter

Up next:

Beartown

What are you reading this week? Let me know in the comments.

June Book Haul #1

Here are all the books I picked up this past week.

Moving Target

Always Watching

Jilted

The Great Passage

The Jane Austen Project

The Brutal Telling

A Table by the Window

The keep putting the Chief Inspector Gamache novels on sale and I keep buying them. I've heard great things about them, so they are on my TBR. The Jane Austen Project is a rare full price Kindle purchase. I had some gift cards so I am trying not to feel guilty for spending $9.99 on a book that I can't actually put on my shelf. Am I the only one with that problem?

Let me know what books you've gotten lately in the comments. Check out more book hauls at Tynga's Reviews and The Deliberate Reader.

Historical Reads for Summer

It seems like contemporary settings get all the love in the summer, but I prefer an historical novel when I'm at the beach. Here are a few books that would make a great addition to your beach bag this year. While most of these books aren't what I would consider fluffy, I have stayed away from any heavy themes.


To the Farthest Shores
The Mark of the King


Waves of Mercy
The Lady and the Lion Heart

The Ringmaster's Wife
The Summer Before the War


Stars Over Sunset Boulevard
The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress

Hidden Places
Miracle in a Dry Season


A Proper Pursuit
Unrivaled


Stardust
The Magic of Ordinary Days

What books are you reading this summer? Let me know in the comments.

May Wrap Up

Here are some short, sweet reviews of the books I read in May.

A Reason for God

I wanted to read more theology books this year, and this is an author that my pastor recommends often. I found the first half of the book more readable than the second half. Lots of philosophy is woven in throughout. I would definitely recommend it if you you are looking for something with a little more meat to it than some of the Christian living books out right now.

I See You

This was super fast paced, and I loved it! I didn't really see the end coming. It has made me rethink social media a bit. And I won't be riding public transportation any time soon. Creepy!

The Orphan's Tale

This book ended up being a little heavier than I expected. It was very good, but it didn't rise to the place that The Nightingale and Secrets of a Charmed Life did. Still, if you enjoy WW2 fiction, this is a good one to try.

Anything is Possible

I think it's safe to say Elizabeth Strout isn't for me. I really disliked this short story collection. I also disliked Olive Kitteridge and it won a Pulitzer, so what do I know? I liked two of the stories. I found the rest to be awful. I'm so glad I don't live in that town with those people.

Wings of the Wind

I've really enjoyed all of the books in this series. I did a full review here.

Catching the Wind

This was a really nice dual timeline story. I did a full review here.

Piecing Me Together

I read this book for Modern Mrs. Darcy's book club. It's basically a fish out of water story. If you're looking for a YA contemporary that doesn't focus on romance this is a great one to try. It's a very easy read. I did feel like the writing never really rose above a  middle school level, but it was a great story and very timely.

Brown Girl Dreaming

This is a lovely story told through verse. It was really nice to sit down in the evening and read a few chapters before bed. This book chronicles the author's childhood during the 1960's. Highly recommended if you enjoy middle grade reading.

What did you read this month? Let me know in the comments. 

Check out more book reviews at Modern Mrs. Darcy.