Reading Reflections: July 2010

Books Read:
Dead in the Family (Southern Vampire Mysteries #10) by Charlaine Harris (review)
Morpheus Road: The Light by D. J. MacHale (review)Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (review)

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 3

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 40

Most Anticipated:
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Biggest Let Down:
Dead in the Family (Southern Vampire Mysteries #10) by Charlaine Harris

Favorite Read:
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Highest Rank:
5 butterflies

Lowest Rank:
3 butterflies

Overall Reflection:
Well, I didn't meet my monthly goal of 4 books. :( Unfortunately, there were some unseen obstacles this (and last) month that pushed my reading to the back burner. Hopefully, once I am fully recovered from my surgery, I'll be back on track. With my lack of reading these past 2 months, I don't think I'll be able to reach my goal of 75 books this year. To do so, I would have to read 7 books each month, and I think that might be a little unrealistic with my schedule. We'll see though. I'll still keep 75 as my ultimate goal. Anything above 50 will make me happy though. :)

As far as the books I read this month, Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris was the ultimate letdown. I do hope that Harris continues the series, but puts a bit more effort into it. Not to be mean or anything, but the book read a little flat, like she was worn out or out of material. I truly hope that's not the case. Morpheus Road: The Light by D. J. MacHale was a good, solid, scary read. Although a little more balance throughout the book would have made a five star rating. Regardless, I am looking forward to the next installment in the series. I was most impressed with Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It will definitely make my top 10 book list of the year! :)