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2024 Second Quarter Book Reviews
33 items
By
Elle Hughes
My top books from the second quarter of 2024!
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I truly liked the portrayal of both Achilles and Helen in this.
Wicked Beauty (Dark Olympus #3)
A quick and comprehensive look at the life of Tubman
She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman
I laughed so hard I peed a little
Cunk on Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena
An excellent way to introduce kids to several influential authors.
There Was a Party for Langston
This whole series is an excellent was to introduce kids to important people, topics, and events.
Who Was Harvey Milk?
Mothman, Bigfoot, Dogman and many, many more
The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
The ending...can't wait for January
Iron Flame
Good advice and resources.
Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love
This alien dog book is adorable
Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story
In my opinion this book should be required reading alongside Huckleberry Finn from now on.
James: A Novel
An excellent expansion of this myth
Galatea
As a Michigander I stand behind this survival advice
The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink, and Eat . . . Everything with Ranch
A true crime thriller with a touch of romance
Identity: A Novel
4 Stars
There is a lot to unpack in this book. If you want a book with compelling characters that will cause you to think, this is an excellent choice.
Annie Bot: A Novel
I love this murderbot. The voice acting on the audiobook is also top notch.
Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries Series #4)
A cute book as told by a book
The Book That No One Wanted to Read
A bizarre and quirky book about like and love
The Husbands: A Novel
A retelling of Beowulf
Shield Maiden
The second installment of this atmospheric dystopian vampire story
Empire of the Damned
Very cute story of a witch and an angel
An Angel in My Teacup
We need more plucky elderly protagonists
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
A look at one of Shakespeare's most infamous leads
Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Lady Macbeth
I loved this limited series
Loki (2023) #4
This is cute, I love that its from the dog's POV
Dog's First Baby: A Board Book
I love this series and getting a historical slant in this book was excellent
Blitz: A Novel
3 Stars
I picked this up because I like Supernatural. I won't lie I pretended Castiel was writing to Dean.
Some Things I Still Can't Tell You: Poems
I'm partial to any book that features a Beagle
Girl in the Shadows - Diamond Files Mysteries Book 1
An entertaining snapshot of history.
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
An unique Arthurian tale steeped in Celtic mythology
Spear
A heartfelt book of unlikely friends
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel
A tense and technical alternative history
The Apollo Murders
The world building in these books is breathtaking
Heart of the Sun Warrior (Celestial Kingdom Duology #2)
A good story from the world of Percy Jackson
The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure
