Reading Challenge: My June (Beach) Reading Recap

kj_320July 1, 2024

In my opinion, June was a VERY successful reading month…granted, a majority of my reading happened while I was sitting beachside at my happy place (Siesta Key, I’m talking about you). I had a goal for ten books, but I was only able to read 9. Thankfully, eight of them were excellent reads and only one was the first DNF I’ve had in a long time.

Reading Recap

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune – 5 STARS. This was one of my most anticipated reads for June and it did NOT disappoint. I was so excited to read this and I absolutely devoured it. One of my favorites from Carley for sure…I might even say it is my favorite of hers (that might be controversial, but whatever).
Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley – 4 STARS. I first came across this book when I was in Indy visiting my little sister for her white coat ceremony and it was not what I expected at all. I think it was a great book to read because I’ve experienced heavy grief in my life, but I do wish I would have read it after I experience said grief. It was extremely emotional listening to the audiobook, but again, I think I needed it.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren – 5 STARS. I have yet to come across a book by the best friend duo that is Christina Lauren that I have not liked. This was definitely one of my favorites, and I cannot wait to discover more of their books.
The Catch (Influencer #3) by Amy Lea – 4 STARS. This concluded the Influencer series that I had been reading. I definitely think the second book in the series was by far my favorite, but Mel’s book definitely had me laughing out loud.
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren – 4 STARS. Another Christina Lauren book checked off the list. I borrowed this from the library and it was a great book to start my beach vacation off on the right foot. It was such a cute book that I was pleasantly entertained reading it while lounging around in Siesta Key.
Summer Ever After by Jane Crittenden – 5 STARS. This was my First Reads pick for June and it did not disappoint. I’m so glad I read it beachside and I totally devoured it. If I remember correctly, it comes out today (July 1st) so pick it up if you’re interested!
My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood – 4 STARS. This was another First Reads option that I picked up and the perfect short story to keep me from falling into a reading slump. I really enjoyed it although I do not know what I expected from this book, it was weird …. but a good kind of weird? Idk, if it intrigues you – read it.
The Dixon Rule (Campus Diaries #2) by Elle Kennedy – 4 STARS. I kept putting this aside until I was headed to Siesta Key because I had been dying to read this and enjoy it beachside. I definitely loved The Graham Effect more, but Elle Kennedy doesn’t disappoint me (EVER). I can’t wait to read the third book, although I have no idea who it’s about LOL 2025 needs to hurry up.
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering – 1 STAR. I REALLY wanted to like this book and I had the hardest time reading it. Eventually, I gave in (guilt and all) and DNF’d it because I could not handle the torture I felt trying to finish reading it. I was disappointed since I truly do not like to DNF books, at all, but I could not do it.

And that’s a wrap!

Like I said, June was a good reading month but I have high hopes for July. I’m thinking I can keep this momentum going and hit my goal for six books in July. Here are the books I’m hoping to be able to conquer this month: