July 2021
July felt really busy. It was pretty hot for much of the month which made getting things done a little more uncomfortable. We took a short trip to Columbus, Georgia where we did some hiking, did a little shopping, went to a few museums, and even caught up with an old friend. We walked the dogs about 1,000 times and even slipped into the pool a time or two.
My reading has been down a bit. I didn’t really read while we were out of town so I am not entirely surprised. My reading continues to be dominated by audiobooks that I can listen to at work. I am trying to carve out a little bit of time every day to read something on my Kindle or a print book. I completely failed with blog hopping and hope to do better during the month of August. I was a bit of a slacker on Instagram and didn’t post nearly as often as I have been. My follower count is up to 1,659 and I hope to be more consistent in the next month.
Reading Stats
Books Read: 10
Audiobooks: 5
Digital Books: 2
Digital Books: 2
Print Books: 3
Re-Reads: 0
Re-Reads: 0
Book Source for Books Read in July
NetGalley: 4
Edelweiss: 1
Direct from Publisher/Author/Narrator/Publicist: 3
Purchased/Freebie: 2
Kindle Unlimited/Audible Plus: 0
Borrowed/Library: 2
*Some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 83/100
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 88%
Purchased/Freebie: 2
Kindle Unlimited/Audible Plus: 0
Borrowed/Library: 2
*Some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 83/100
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 88%
642 Approved | 567 Feedback Sent
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
5 books to review | 99 downloaded
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
5 books to review | 99 downloaded
Favorites of the Month
Up Next
How was your month? Do you have any reading or blogging goals for August?
I need to try the Kleypas one
I’ve been noticing lots of good mentions of A Good Day for Chardonnay, so I might just have to add that one. I haven’t yet read the author.
Enjoy August!
I think I did well, despite July being a busy month.
I have my eye on She Wouldn’t Change a Thing. Can’t wait to see your review
My reading has also been dominated by audiobooks this summer. I’m so happy I’m allowed to listen at work. I wouldn’t get any reading done otherwise. Have a great August!
Great month Carole, glad you got to take a little time off to travel. I loved the Darynda Jones and the Roberts and I Wouldn’t Change a Thing is up soon for me too. Thanks for sharing
The heat left me a bit lethargic, too, and I didn’t get as much done as I planned. Yay for a lovely trip and some enjoyable books even if there are fewer this month. I hope to read the Darynda Jones one soon.
Have a great August, Carole!
darynda’s book cover makes me want to make a margarita and slip in the pool
sherry @ fundinmental
It’s a process. You can only work away at things and you need breaks like the vacation. I also like the Jones and Estep books.
I really want to get some blog posts scheduled ahead. I feel like I’ve been slacking on the blog thing lately – at least in terms of doing things last minute, and that’s rough when I know that life has been busy lately. LOL
It has been pretty hot though, which is good only when I can get in the pool. hah
Lauren
I always have grand plans on reading a ton when I’m out of town and it never seems to work out that way. 🙂 I enjoed Waylaid so much. And I really want to read that series by Jennifer Estep.
It’s been a busy month for you guys! You’ve read so many great books in June. I really want to read the Kleypas, the Nora Roberts, and the Darynda Jones. Hope August is a great month!