Books I read in Q2 of 2022
I am sharing the books I read during the second quarter of this year. I give two ratings, Recommend or Couldn’t Put Down. For a book to get a Recommend rating it had to be one I stayed engaged in and thoroughly enjoyed. A Couldn’t Put Down book rating is one I literally wanted to keep reading whenever I could. If there is no rating, the book didn’t meet the criteria to be rated.
I read nine books during the second quarter. Of those nine, four were non-fiction and five were fiction. My goal is to read three books a month, with one of those being non-fiction so I met my reading goal. The books are listed in the order I read them.
Wish You Were Here
by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult has been my favorite author for years. I have read almost everyone one of her books over the years, When a new book of hers comes out I try to read it as soon as I can get a copy. This one was one of my favorite’s from her and I heard they are making it into a movie. Go read this!
Genre: Fiction/Romance
My Rating: Couldn’t Put Down
Book 11:2022
Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You
By: Christy Wright
In Living True, Christy takes you through 40 days of devotions aimed at rediscovering who God is and who you are. These devotions are easy to read and understand, unlike others I have read before. This was a refreshing Christian book that was a great way to start each morning with my coffee.
Genre: Nonfiction/Christian
My Rating: Recommend
Book 12:2022
None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
By: Jen Wilkin
I read this book during lent. She highlights the joy of seeing our limited selves in relation to a limitless God, and how such a realization frees us from striving to be more than we were created to be. I had a hard time connecting and understanding some of this book.
Genre: Nonfiction/Christian
Book 13:2022
Beach Read
By: Emily Henry
Emily Henry is new to me author that I have started to enjoy. I read her book People We Meet on Vacation and enjoyed it. This was another fun “beach read” to kick off the start of summer.
Genre: Fiction/Romance
My Rating: Recommend
Book 14:2022
The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
By: Emily Freeman
If you have trouble making decisions this book reminds you how to quiet the fear of choosing wrong and second-guessing your decision. Although no big decisions on the plate for me this book was refreshing and reminded me to have confidence in my decisions.
Genre: Nonfiction/Christian
My Rating: Recommend
Book 15:2022
Golden Girl
By: Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand is my favorite author for summer reads. I have not yet read a book by her that I have been disappointed in. This one has more mystery than usual from her which I really enjoyed. This book kept me reading to find answers.
Genre: Fiction/Mystery/Romance
My Rating: Couldn’t Put Down
Book 16:2022
The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before
By: Kendra Adachi
I really enjoyed all the tips in this book! It made me rethink my kitchen organization by rearranging cabinets in a way that makes more sense. I appreciated this book giving out helpful tips without needing to go but things to make your kitchen more personalized.
Genre: Nonfiction/Food & Kitchen
My Rating: Couldn’t Put Down
Book 17:2022
Something Wilder
By: Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren is another new to me author this year and I enjoy how much of their books are a quick read. The books are written by a duo. This one was more adventure than I have read in a while. It was a different take on a romance.
Genre: Fiction/Adventure/Romance
My Rating: Recommend
Book 18:2022
One Italian Summer
By: Rebecca Serle
Another great book by Rebecca Serle. Reading about the landscape and beauty of Itay painted a beautiful picture of the Amalfi Coast. Now I have added Italy to my travel bucket list.
Genre: Fiction/Romance/Magical Realism
My Rating: Couldn’t Put Down
Book 19:2022
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