It was not a great time for us to buy a vehicle since my husband just started a job at the very end of May after being unemployed for a couple of months. I still found myself looking for a car to replace the totaled van. We bought a used Jeep Grand Cherokee in great shape and I like it a lot but the whole process of buying a car is exhausting.
My sweet Cookie dog seemed to really have a dramatic decline in health during the month. I spent a lot of time helping her walk to the back door to get outside and helping her get up. Her muscles just couldn’t do it anymore and she had been in kidney failure for over 6 months. We had to make a really difficult decision and said goodbye to her just a few days ago.
We wrapped up the month by hosting my daughter’s graduation party. We invited family and friends. We had a better turnout than I expected and ended up with over 50 people at our house for the party. We do not have a big house so it was pretty crazy for a while but I survived.
I looked at the calendar and July appears to be open. Assuming nothing else happens outside of my control that takes up all of my time, I hope to get back on track with visiting other blogs. I really miss everyone and can’t wait to get back into my familiar routines.
I am linking this post to the Monthly Wrap-Up at Feed Your Fiction Addiction.
The Old
(Past Due ARCs)
Before We Fall by Courtney Cole – Review
The New
(Current ARCs)
Five Midnights by Ann Dávila Cardinal – Review
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez – Review
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis – Review
The Girl in Red by Christina Henry – Review
Superfan by Sarina Bowen – Review
The Anything
(Whatever I felt like reading)
The Loudest Silence by Kate L. Mary – Review
Recursion by Blake Crouch – Review
Broken World by Kate L. Mary – Review
The Beast of London by L.D. Goffigan
Shattered World by Kate L. Mary – Review
Mad World by Kate L. Mary – Review
Lost World by Kate L. Mary
Print Books: 1
Re-Reads: 0
NetGalley: 3
Direct from Publisher/Author/Narrator/Publicist: 8
Purchased/Freebie: 0
Kindle Unlimited: 1
Borrowed/Library: 1
*some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 88/100
Blogger Shame: 1 read towards the challenge in June / 23 total for the year
Audiobook Challenge: 6 read towards the challenge in June / 45 total for the year
New Release Challenge: 6 read towards the challenge in June / 39 total for the year
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 86%
545 Approved | 471 Feedback Sent
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
9 books to review (8 unread) | 84 downloaded
This year seems to be speeding by but at least I do have something to show for it. July is going to be busy as we continue sorting home and garden!
with your hectic life, it is perfectly understandable that you can't focus, I doubt I can either
*Hugs.* It sounds like you had a crazy June. I hope this month is calmer for you!
Aj @ Read All The Things!
I'm sorry June was a tough month with the car and your dog! *hugs* I hope that July is a lot calmer and relaxing!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
Oh I'm so sorry for tour dog… Not an easy month…
You've had a very full month. My daughter's 28th birthday was in June but that was the only thing that I had going on.
I really wish you a calm July
Sorry to hear about your dog. 🙁 Reading wise you did really good in June!! Hope you enjoy those you have planned for July!
Life can be so hard. I'm sorry to hear about your car and your dog. I can't imagine hosting 50 people ugh. It sounds like a lot of work. Moving forward in July will no doubt have it's own worries. I hope you are having a wonderful Canada Day 1st of July and happy 4th of July if you are american.
((HUGS)) You had a tough month. I hope July is an easier month for you. The Friend Zone was a total hit for me too. That ONE part was a little unnecessary, but I still adore the book, and cannot wait to see what else Jimenez has in store for us.
Looks like you really got a lot read especially with everything going on. Once again, I'm so sorry about Cookie. And you are right, car shopping is THE WORST!
I am so sorry about Cookie. You certainly have had a rough couple months. I hope July is much calmer and better for you. Congratulations on your daughter's graduation! That's a definite bright spot.
I kind of just disappeared in June and will try to do better in July. At least my reading was up., 🙂
Have a great July, Carole. Happy Reading!
I hope July is calmer for you. My July is as crazy hectic as your June but all about moving, medical appointments and a new dog.
Anne – Books of My Heart