August Wrap Up & Favourite Books of the Month

August has been an odd bookish month. It sorted off really well, with me completing the 20 Books of Summer Challenge early, and then it really slowed down. It’s because my elderly Mum (88) hasn’t been well, so I’ve been busy keeping an eye on her and taking her to appointments, which has ended up with me not really feeling like reading. I’ve spent more time listening to music and watching YouTube videos instead, which I’ve enjoyed. I did manage to read/listen to 8 books though, which isn’t bad, considering. 

For those of you who enjoy graphs, here are my stats from StoryGraph

August a
August b

 

Favourites

I enjoyed all of the books I read and listened to this month, but these were my stand out favourites. ICYMI here are my reviews for The Names, A Week to Remember, and The Ballad of Smallhope & Pennyroyal

Bookish Travel

My armchair travel still took me to 20 countries!  😀 🌍

Wales

Summer at the Art Cafe by Sue McDonagh

USA, England, South Africa, Brazil

Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon by Bruce Headlam, Malcolm Gladwell

England, Switzerland, Scotland, France, Hungary, China, Egypt, Italy

The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal By Jodi Taylor

England, Portugal

Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

England, Wales, USA,

Somebody Told Me by Danny Wallace

England, Italy, Ukraine, Mexico

Killing Time by Jodi Taylor

Ireland, Spain

A Week to Remember by Ruth O'Leary

England, Ireland Italy, Jordan, France, Egypt

The Names by Florence Knapp

So how was your August?
Did you read or listen to any good books?