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Books Read in January 2021

 


In January, I read 5 books, including one re-read.


Faking Under The Mistletoe -Ashley Shepherd 


I loved this book so much. I really enjoyed the characters and the story line. After I finished this book, I immediately purchased her second novel. I rated this book 4 stars on Goodreads.com.

The Fine Art of Losing Control -Ashley Shepherd

While I didn't love this book as much as Faking Under The Mistletoe, I still enjoyed it. I hope this author comes out with another book soon. I really enjoyed her writing. I rated this book 3 stars. 

My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories -Multiple Authors

I love this holiday story collection and I like to re-read it every year. I also recommend the Summer collection called Summer Days & Summer Nights. I rated this book 5 stars.

A Cosy Candelit Christmas -Tilly Tennant
I love reading lots of Christmas books (and watching a ton of Christmas movies). I start reading/watching in November and usually don't stop until late February. Fun Fact: I keep the mini (4 ft') tree in my room up until the end of February. It just brings me so much joy and let's be honest, we always need as much joy as possible in life. I didn't enjoy this book as much as other Christmas novels but I still enjoyed and would recommend it. I rated it 3 stars.

Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah -Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
I was hoping to love this book as much as I love the Dash & Lily series from these two authors but I just didn't. I didn't want to give up on it though but it's not a novel I would re-read. I do highly recommend the Dash & Lily book series by these authors and the Dash & Lily series on Netflix. I rated this book 2 stars.

Comments

  1. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephFebruary 9, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    I love the cover of The Fine Art of Losing Control.

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  2. Jana @ Jana SaysFebruary 9, 2021 at 3:45 PM

    I second what Steph said about the cover of that book.

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  3. MichaelFebruary 10, 2021 at 2:22 AM

    I've been putting off My True Love Gave to Me... I need to read that next holiday season!

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    1. Living Life With JoyFebruary 10, 2021 at 6:11 AM

      It's so good. I hope you enjoy it when you read it. Thank you for the comment.

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  4. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 10, 2021 at 8:08 AM

    Sorry to hear you didn't really love Sam and Ilsa, but the rest sound good. I enjoyed My True Love Gave to Me... I own the summer one and need to read it!

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Living Life With JoyFebruary 10, 2021 at 11:53 AM

      Thank you for the comment. The Summer one is good too. I want to re-read that every Summer too but I didn't last year.

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  5. BeckiFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:04 AM

    I still haven't read Dash & Lily but I've seen so many good reviews. Someday! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your month :)

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    1. Living Life With JoyMarch 3, 2021 at 2:45 PM

      The books are so good and the series on Netflix is great as well.

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