August Wrap-up and September TBR

AUGUST IS OVER.

WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?

Look at me, getting a wrap-up posted on time.



August was busier than I expected it to be, what with dance, AWANA, and school starting back up in full force.  The eclipse happened.  We were at Walt Disney World.  Which was super cool.

Let's get into the wrap-up, shall we?

What I Read:
I read physical books, e-books, picture books, comic books, and listened to audiobooks this month.  Whew. 

The Maze of Bones ~ Rick Riordan

Overview: Amy and Dan Cahill have their lives changed forever when their grandmother dies and leaves the family with an impossible quest. 
Rating: 4 out of 5 (this one was so nostalgic for me.  this was one of my favorite series when I was younger, and I want to continue rereading it in the coming months.)

The Noble Servant ~ Melanie Dickerson

Overview: Lady Magdalen and Steffan, the Duke of Wolfberg, are both betrayed and forced to masquerade as servants.  But once they've found each other, perhaps they can solve the problem together... and maybe even fall in love.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (I finally read this and it was so good guys ahhh)

Only the Good Spy Young ~ Ally Carter

Overview: Cammie Morgan isn't sure who to trust, as one of her most trusted teachers appears to be a double agent.  Gallagher Academy no longer seems to be the safest place in the world.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (IT WAS SO GOOD)

Echo ~ Pam Muñoz Ryan

Overview: Four children across history come in contact with a harmonica that changes their lives for the better.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (see my review for more details)

With Blossoms Gold ~ Hayden Ward

(isn't this cover so pretty?)
Overview: Nella has lived in a tower ever since she and her grandmother were exiled from the village.  She has a good life, and is happy.  But then a young man climbs through her window, and her corner of the world suddenly seems much smaller.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (I really enjoyed this Rapunzel retelling.  It was so original.)

Out of Sight, Out of Time ~ Ally Carter

Overview: Cammie is on the run, but she doesn't remember where she's been all summer.  It will take help from her friends and Gallagher sisters to solve the mystery before another tragedy can strike.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (goodness, these books keep getting better.  this was so great.)

No Normal ~ G. Willow Wilson

Overview: Kamala Khan is a normal girl until a freak accident gives her super powers.  Now, taking up the mantle of Ms. Marvel, she defends New Jersey with everything she has.
Rating: 4 out of 5 (I really enjoyed this.  I'll be on the lookout for more of Kamala.)

Yours Sincerely, Giraffe ~ Megumi Iwasa

(I just had to mention this really quickly because it was so cute! I didn't even rate it, but I really had a great time flipping through it.  The illustrations were so cute.  And it's about a giraffe.  And a penguin.  What more could you ask for?)

Winnie-the-Pooh ~ A.A. Milne

Overview: (if you need it...) Christopher Robin's Hundred-Acre-Wood friends have some misadventures and a whole lot of friendship as they hunt heffalumps, discover the North Pole, search for Eeyore's tail, and more.
Rating: 5 out of 5 (obviously.  I absolutely adored this, as always.)

Hello, Universe ~ Erin Entrada Kelly

Overview: A cripplingly shy boy named Virgil, in a valiant attempt to rescue his guinea pig, falls down an abandoned well.  His only hope for rescue is in a deaf girl named Valencia, a girl who thinks she psychic named Kaori, and Kaori's little sister Gen. 
Rating: 4 out of 5 (this was a really sweet story, and I did enjoy it.)


What I Watched:

When Calls the Heart:

Hitch me to the back of this bandwagon and let's go.  I am loving this show so far.  It's so sweet.  Why didn't I watch it sooner?

Chesapeake Shores:

This is a newer Hallmark show.  Season 2 just started, so my sister and I binged season 1 this month and then started watching the new ones.  It's pretty cheesy and over-dramatic, but it's still enjoyable and I'm invested in the characters and EVERY ONE OF THEM NEEDS A HUG.

Monk:

This show is so great.  Monk is so relatable and makes me so sad.  Ahh.


What I Listened To:

There's the normal SCC and DEH, plus Chris Rice's hymns album, Voctave's new album (which is gorgeous ahh), and a new discovery for me, Jillian Edwards, who is the daughter-in-law of Steven Curtis Chapman and has a really pretty voice.


What I Posted:
Andora's Folly Blog Tour + Review (about a very well-done retelling)
The Sunshine Blogger Tag (about myself and blogging)
Echo review (about a surprisingly good audiobook experience)
Reintegration Blog Tour (about a new release I'm excited for)


What I Plan to Read:

Uncommon Criminals ~ Ally Carter (it's finally time to finish this trilogy yayyy)

Reintegration ~ Ashley Bogner (because I've already started it and I'm really enjoying it so far)

The Goldfish Boy ~ Lisa Thompson (currently listening to this audiobook and i'm liking it a lot.)


So let's talk in the comments! What books did you read this month?  Any music that I just have to listen to?
~ Abby