Hey guys! I got more reading done in March than in February, mostly because of all the extra time I had. Now I can go see the Emma movie, and I think that the story might be better brought to life on screen than on the page (I don’t even know who I am anymore because I’ve always believed that the book is better than the movie). Dear Evan Hansen was really moving and I liked it a lot, I definitely recommend reading it.

Even though I didn’t finish The Bone Houses this month like I wanted to, I still thought that I’d post My April Reading List. We’re falling on tough times in terms of reading material, and I’m preparing myself for a bit of a book drought. If you need advice on what to do during times like these, you can read my post on What to Do During A Book Drought by clicking the link;) On the other hand, this might be an awesome period of book rediscovery! It’s a great time for you to read a book that you’ve had on your shelf forever but never got to, or to rediscover some hidden book gems in those nooks and crannies in your house. I’m not quite sure when or where I’ll get some new supply, so I’m taking this advice myself and picking four books that I have at home already. One of them I’ve read already, but it was a long time ago and it can be a part of the book rediscovery process. It can be interesting sometimes to read a book that you haven’t read in awhile and find that it’s totally different than you remembered because your perspective and experiences have changed. Anyways, here’s my picks for April!

The Red Tent

In the process of cleaning out our office we pulled out this book, and my Mom suggested that I read it, so I’m planning on starting right after I finish The Bone Houses. It is written from the perspective of Dinah, who is a minor character in the bible. The author expands upon her story and describes being a woman in ancient times, and in the world of the Red Tent. This novel seems interesting and it has really great reviews, so I’m excited to read it. It’s available on Amazon, but I’m not sure how reliable they’re delivery service is right now.

Underground In Berlin

I got this book as a gift a while back, and started it, but never finished. So I guess now is a good time to finish it up;)) It tells the story of Marie Jalowicz Simon, and how she survived in Berlin during World War II as a Jew. This looks like it’ll be a pretty good read as well, as it’s told in Marie’s own voice and anything historical is a hit with me! This falls under my 2020 Reading List in the category of “is set during a war”.

Lord of the Flies

This is a “modern classic” that is about a group of boys who get stranded on an Island, and how they try to govern themselves and survive. This is a really cool concept, and should be super interesting. (I also found this one in our office).

Anne of Green Gables

I read this book a long time ago and remember it as a feel-good story that would be great for a time like this. It’s about a red-haired orphan named Anne who is taken in by two farmers in Avonlea, and all of the friends she makes and adventures she has as she grows up. If you haven’t read it, than I strongly suggest you do because it’s such a cute book! I also have the two books that come after this one in the series, so if this book drought extends further into the future I will be prepared!

That’s my list for April! I wish you luck in this time of uncertainty in the book world, and hope you discover some hidden treasures!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))