Books by Month

November was an interesting reading month with books ranging from spooky reads from my Fall 2023 TBR to starting to dip my toe into festive seasonal fare.

Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

Because this book evoked all of the dread and quiet horror of Rosemary’s Baby while still telling a unique and compelling story, I gave it five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Garlic and the Vampire / Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen

These charming graphic novels for children were equally delightful for this adult bookworm. Sweet stories and beautiful artwork make these easy for me to recommend – our 8-year-old liked them too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

This delightful mystery with a woodland animal cast was such a cozy and perfect fall read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cultish: The Language of Fanatacism by Amanda Montell

I learned all about cults and how language lures people to join and stay in this gripping book I listened to on audio during my fall morning and afternoon walks. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall

This was my first Marshall, and it definitely won’t be my last. This story of a boarding school, a sacred tradition of leaping over a dangerous river as a rite of passage, and secrets harbored made for an interesting YA read. (Even though I am not generally a reader of YA.) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

The stories of two young black women in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington D.C. intertwine. The audio narration for this novel was fantastic, so I highly recommend listening. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost

I love a festive cozy mystery and always try to read one during the holiday season. The Christmas tree farm setting and solid cast of characters made this one a winner for me, and I will continue in the series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers are my favorite middle grade fiction family, and I have loved all of the books in this series thus far, although this third installment does take the third spot for me in rankings. I’ll continue making my way through these in 2024. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

October was an incredible reading month. I continued to work on my fall reading list, usually huddled underneath my new heated blanket with a steaming cup of Joffrey’s coffee nearby.

I’ll continue to work from my fall list through November, before shifting to my Winter Reading List. (Which I can’t wait to start working on in about two weeks!)