September wrap up and October TBR

September has been a really poor reading month for me.

I only managed to read one book which was Where the past begins by Amy Tan of which I gave 3.5 stars. I love Amy's writing but I found it more difficult to read this memoir than her novels which I love.

I don't know why I've struggled with reading this month other than I've been watching more TV when I get home from work. It may be that the nights are drawing in and I just want to get cozy and relax but not to engage my brain too much. I'm just hoping that this month is a blip in my reading. I am one book away from hitting my good reads target of 60 books read in 2019, so it is not as if I am feeling the pressure to hit that target.

In terms of my October TBR , I am going to try and read the books I hoped to read in September.

I have already started to read Everything Under by Daisy Johnson
English Animals by Laura Kay
Life after Life by Kate Atkinson

I also have Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman to read for the Laurenandthebooks Patreon Bookclub choice for October.

I also have a lot of Halloween themed Cozy Mystery type books on my Kindle so if I do have a good month I hope to read at least one of those by the end of the month.

Wishing you happy readings in October

Love Lesley xx

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