This will be the first time in a few years that I more than likely won’t meet my Goodreads reading goal, but hey – #2020. That said, I’m glad that what I read in November 2020 and in the first week of this month have been enjoyable and brought me much-needed moments of peace (and stress relief). Cheers to the last SUYB linkup for the year!
What I read in November 2020
DATE ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT by R.S. Grey
*ARC received from author.
My rating & review: 4-4.5 stars. For us OG fans of R.S. Grey, this was so reminiscent of her early books, and I enjoyed every minute of it. This book feels like a comeback somehow for our girl, and it reminded me why I fell in love with her books in the first place. The writing is sharp, the humor is witty, and the plot line is well-developed with two characters you almost instantly fall in love with. I sure did.
BEFORE THE CROWN by Flora Harding
*ARC received from NetGalley.
My rating & review: 3.5 stars. This read like an early episode of The Crown, so that alone made this an enjoyable read. As always with historical fiction, it was a fun game to pick apart the fact from fiction. It was, however, at several points very slow and dull. I kept hoping for a bit of intrigue or a juicy bit of gossip.
BRINGING DOWN THE DUKE (A League of Extraordinary Women #1) by Evie Dunmore
My rating & review: 4 stars. A modern take on regency romance? Sign. Me. Up! I adored this book. The characters, plot, banter, steamy scenes – it’s all there.
THE SWEETEST THING (Lucky Harbor #2) by Jill Shalvis
My rating & review: 3.5 stars. I had high hopes for this since I absolutely loved Simply Irresistible. Overall, it fell flat – Tara is an odd character that I’m not sure if I like or not? She’s hard to read. There wasn’t as much character development or background as I wanted – I felt like the previous book in the series went a little deeper as far as this genre goes. But, I still gave this 4 stars because Ford. Oh, sweet Ford. So swoony. I’m still enjoying this series, though and plan to continue!
THIS TIME NEXT YEAR by Sophie Cousens
My rating & review: 4 stars. If you loved One Day in December, this is the 2020-equivalent read for you! This was a delight. It was everything I expect from a book romcom/dramedy – two characters to root for the whole way through, low angst, and a good amount of character development/background. I also appreciated that Minnie and Quinn didn’t just fall into each other’s arms. Each of them had a respectable amount of shit they had to work through before they could even think about giving love to another person. Realistic and relatable. I think if you end the year reading any book, this should be it.
Currently reading: A Rogue of One’s Own (A League of Extraordinary Women #2) by Evie Dunmore
Let’s connect on Goodreads! You also can keep up with all my reading in the archives.
Oh I love historical fiction. Currently I am reading a book about pilots in WWII. Though I have not been reading as much as I use to because of stress. I LOVE the cover of This Time Next Year so well done!
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
I know the feeling, this is the first time in a few years I haven’t met my reading goal. Oh well, some reading is better than none!
Great recommendations! This Time Next Year sounds interesting!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
It was so cute!
I loved reading your book review!! I really enjoyed One Day In December so I’m sure I would love This Time Next Year! Happy Monday!!
I agree that you would love it!
I need a delight 🙂 This Time Next Year sounds great. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your holidays!
It was so cute, loved it. Cheers to the New Year!
I love your recommendations! I love The Crown, so I think I’ll start there 🙂
Lindifique
Go for it!
just downloaded the new rS grey one you mentioned here – it’s on kindle unlimited so yay!
Yay for K.U.! Hope you enjoy it more than her last one. 🙂
Ive not read any of these but added them to my list!
Happy reading! Definitely a lot of feel-good books.
This Time Next Year looks cute!
I loved it!
I just added This Time Next Year to my to read list. I haven’t read any R.S. Grey books, but feel like I should!
Loved This Time Next Year – such a cute book and great for this time of year.
There’s still one more SUYB this year!
I somehow met my Goodreads goal but last year I was harassed and harassed because I fell behind at one point. RELAX, Goodreads. It’s all for fun.
Haha, right?! I feel like I got emails almost daily from them.
I keep hearing about Bringing Down the Duke, and I think I need to pick it up! Just finished the first in the Bridgertons series – I don’t usually read anything regency romanc-y, but the Netflix series coming out soon inspired me to pick it up, and I must admit that I completely devoured it.
Stopping by from Show Us Your Books 🙂
I had NO idea that was a book series! I’ve been excited for the Netflix release, so I guess now I’ll have to pick up the books!
I absolutely LOVED Date Me Like You Mean It! I am going to Add Bringing Down the Duke and This Time Next Year to my list. The way you described it sounds like the perfect book!
R.S. Grey’s latest was so good – I really enjoyed it. I think you’ll like the other two!
Always fun to see what you’ve been reading!
Thanks!