Books Beside my Chair #17

I am a little late on this post. I should have posted this on Monday but I had training for my job. This is for the week of April 20th through April 26th. I read 8 books for a total of 2,280 pages. This brings my yearly total to 88 books. Now onto the books.

 This is a cute graphic novel and I gave it 4 stars. It gave me insight of how an introvert feels. It was a quick read and I highly recommend this book. This is what amazon has to say.
This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung's experience as an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Presented in a loose narrative style that can be read front to back or dipped into at one’s leisure, the book spans three years of Debbie's life, from the end of college to the present day. In these early years of adulthood, Debbie slowly but finally discovers there is a name for her lifelong need to be alone: she’s an introvert.

The first half of the book traces Debbie’s final year in college: socializing with peers, dating, falling in love (with an extrovert!), moving in, getting married, meeting new people, and simply trying to fit in. The second half looks at her life after graduation: finding a job, learning to live with her new husband, trying to understand social obligations when it comes to the in-laws, and navigating office life. Ultimately, Quiet Girl sends a positive, pro-introvert message: our heroine learns to embrace her introversion and finds ways to thrive in the world while fulfilling her need for quiet.

 I  finally got this book read and gave it 4 stars. I am glad that I listened to this book because the names were hard to pronounce and the narrator was great. This is what the book cover says.
Zelie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orisha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames. Tiders beckoned waves, and Zelie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed once magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, the maji were targeted and killed, leaving Zelie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zelie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zelie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Danger lurks in Orisha, where snow leopanaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest threat may be Zelie herself as she struggles to control her powers-and her growing feelings for an enemy.

 I read this book for the OWLS prompt of Divination which was to random number my TBR. I gave this book 4 stars. I don't need this for my career but wanted to see if I can read all twelve prompts. Spoiler I don't. This is a cute book about how he feels about becoming a father. Some of the stories made me laugh. I enjoy his books even though I haven't read them all yet. I really like his book A Man Called Ove. I watch the movie but I checked out the wrong one and had to read the subtitle. It was still good. I recommend that you both read the book and watch that movie but get the one without subtitles.

 This is the third volume of a series. Alice does a great job with the art and the story. The story will continue on and I will continue to read them. You can also read this series on her tumbler account but I like having the book on hand. This is the continue story of Charlie and Nick and their relationship. This story takes place in Paris France. I gave it 5 stars.

 I read this short kindle book for the smutathon readathon weekend. It was the only book I read for that readathon. I received this for free. I liked it but it was a little unbelievable but that isn't why I read books. I read for enjoyment. I gave it 4 stars. I am trying to decide if I will read the next book. This is what amazon has to say.
Anything goes when it's only for a night...

Meg Sanders has spent her life playing by the rules—until tonight. It’s her birthday and she’s determined to be a little wild and a whole lot carefree, at least until she has to get back to reality tomorrow. But the last thing she expects is to be seduced by two gorgeous men on the dance floor.

Theo and Galen are each incredibly sexy on their own, and potentially devastating as a pair—and they want her. Meg isn’t down for anything resembling complicated when her life is such a mess, but the pair win her over with the promise of a night out of her deepest, darkest fantasy—and that they walk the next morning with no strings attached.

One night is all they promise. But will it be enough?

 I decided to go a head and read the second book in this series. I have a habit of not continuing on with series right away and forgetting about how the story line goes. I won't write  about what the book cover says because it will give spoilers for the first book. I did give it 4 stars also. Both books are young adult fantasy.

 I have finally read this book. I purchased this book in July of 2012. I do enjoy a good Amish story. This one was okay and I gave it 3 stars.I read this for the Amish read in April. This is what the back of the book says.
Pennsylvania in the late 18th century, once called William Pen's Woods, is populated with an assortment of different faiths living together for the first time in American history. Included in this tapestry is a small and struggling group called Amish.
Surrounding this peaceful people are unavoidable threats. Both Patriots and the British are pillaging land and goods for the sake of the war. Young Amishmen are leaving the faith to take up arms and defend freedom. A simple walk in the untamed forests could result in deathe-from bullet, arrow, or wild animal.
Amid this chaos, Adam Wyse is fighting a personal battle. To join the war efforts and leave his faith would mean walking away from the only woman he's ever loved: Lena Yoder. But because of his love for her, he's made a promise that may keep them apart permanently.
When Adam withdraws from Lena, she's forced to turn to his brother, Isaac, for support. Must Lena deny her heart's desire to help Adam's soul? And will life in this feral and primitive New World be more than this peace-keeping people can withstand?

This is the last book that I was able to read for the week. It is the 2020 Newbery Award winner. This is the first time that a graphic novel won. It is actually a very good book and I gave it 4 stars. This is what the back of the book says about it.
Seventh grader Jordon Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But, instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in  a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan turns out to be one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds-and not really fitting into either one. Middle school's hard enough without all the unspoken rules and expectations that come with being the new kid! Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

Let me know if you have read any of these books. I would love to hear your thoughts. Until next time keep reading and stay safe.