Everyone has been doing their year in review stats and that’s always so fun to see so I thought join in. Here’s what my reading stats are so far:

Books read: 48
Mysteries: 12
Fiction: 26
Books by women: 34
Library copies: 10
In translation: 5

The biggest surprise from this so far is the number of mysteries. Typically that would be about even with the fiction but I’ve been trying to add more non-fiction, graphic novels, YA books and others so in a way it is nice to have a greater variety of genres.

I’m participating in six challenges and I had started off doing so well but what with my move things just kind of slowed down. The one challenge I have been keeping up is the First in a Series challenge, it’s probably easiest for me to keep up with that one as I read so many mysteries and I’m always trying to discover a new series.

I did read What Angels Fear (May) and Silent in the Grave (June) but just never got around to posting about them. I enjoyed them so much that I have the sequels to these just waiting for me. I promise to post on the series book I read for this month but will post about it after I go to my book group meeting next week.

I’m not giving up on my challenges yet but I’m just having fun. If I finish them, great and if not, well those books will still remain on my TBR list. As for the rest of the year, I hope to keep up with reading group reads (check out the latest Slaves of Golconda choice) and hopefully keep up with ARCs while not forgetting my shelf sitters.

It’s summer and everyone is coming up with their summer books list. Bookmarks Magazine, NPR, even Poets & Writers magazine is sporting a rather summery look this month.

I’ve read one book recently that would be a perfect addition for those of you wanting a good beach read. LoveHampton by Sherri Rifkin came to me as an ARC and while it is more along the lines of chick lit, it is a fun read and one I’d recommend if you are in the mood for something light. Want to know more, here’s my review.

I have a few more books that look like they’ll be enjoyable reads so I’ll have to throw these into my mix of books. Here are the others:

• Dedication by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. From the book jacket — “What if your ex was adored by millions and you had only one chance to make him regret his entire existence?”
• Free Style by Linda Nieves-Powell. This is a story about two thirtysomething married moms who decide to escape their to-do lists and revisit their past.
• How to be Single by Liz Tuccillo. From the book jacket — “It’s the most annoying question and they just can’t help asking you. Why are you single?”

Now I just wish I was on the beach with these books in my bag and a frozen drink in my hand.