Top 5 Books I Want to Reread in 2022

This week’s topic at Meeghan Reads Top 5 Tuesday is top 5 books I want to reread in 2022.

 

I alwasy, always have a list of books that I want to reread. And, I am sure all of you have an ever growing TBR pile so then I almost feel guilty. But, there are a few that I will certainly be reading again this year for a variety of reasons. 

 

If you missed the January-March 2022 topics please see this link. Top 5 Tuesday was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted here @ Meeghan reads.

top 5 books I want to reread in 2022

Verity— Colleen Hoover

Unless you have been living under a rock, I am sure you have heard of Verity by Colleen Hoover. Having read this book years ago, a lot of it has stuck with me but I feel like I want to reread it to get all the details back in my mind, fresher than ever. Then I can jump into the conversations surrounding it again and know that I am not remembering things wrong. 

 

The Thirteenth Tale — Diane Setterfield

It is rare that I give a book 5 stars, but this one gets 5. It has been YEARS since I have read it, and to be honest I don't remember it completely. But, my aunt and I were talking about great books not that long ago and this book came up. I decided it was time to read it again.

 

The Mayfair Witches — Anne Rice

I have been a fan of Anne Rice for a LONG time. Read this series many years ago and remember liking it even more than Interview with a Vampire et al, so thought I would give it another shot. 

IT — Stephen King

My Mom passed away in November and I am still struggling pretty bad with it. These last two picks were her two favorites. IT was her favorite book of all time. I am also a HUGE Stephen King fan, and even though this one is mammoth I want to read it again, if for no other reason than to feel a little closer to her. 

 

Helter Skelter — Vincent Bugliosi

Another favorite of my Mom's...and mine too. We both were always fascinated by the Mason family and the murders that took place so I am actually looking forward to reading this one again. It's been a long time as well.

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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (5)

 

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and er… add to your groaning TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn here at The Book Date.

Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee of Unleashing Readers decided to give It’s Monday! a kidlit focus. If you read and review books in children’s literature – picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels or anything in those genres – join them.

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Another week, hard to believe how fast time goes sometimes. It's been a rough week, work isn't good and I had my infusion on Friday so haven't been feeling the best emotionally or physically. But, thankfully I always have my friends, family and books. 

What I read last week:

What I am reading now:

Up next:

I always have plans on what I am going to read next but they never stay the same. But, I'm thinking The Dutch House by Anne Patchett.

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The Sunday Post (2)

 

So I had my infusion on Friday and that usually means a pretty quiet weekend. To be honest, that seems to be all of our weekends lately. My husband wants to start doing things, but with the weather there isn't much to do outside so will have to try and think of some fun things. 

The job is the job. Not sure if I'm loving it and there are some things that are bothersome. Will have to wait and see how things go. Have 4 9 hour days this week, not totally excited about that. 

Recently finished The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager, Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong and Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Look for reviews soon (I am behind).

Currently reading An American Marriage by Tayari Jones and This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel.  I haven't started An American Marriage yet but can already tell This Might Hurt is going to be crazy!

Can't wait to see what you are reading or are going to be reading!

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Book Blogger Hop - Genres You Refuse to Read

I don't usually say no to any genre, but I am not a huge fan of straight up romance. Think Harlequin. I need a little more substance to my reading. 

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Book Beginnings on Fridays (1)

 

Every Friday Book Beginnings on Friday is hosted by Gillian at Rose City Reader where you can share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.

I am getting an IV infusion today so wanted to start something that I thought would be a little more fun. In the past I listened to Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson and absolutely loved it. I decided to bring Furiously Happy by the same author today and it started with some laughs at the author's expense. She is one of the most down to earth, funny authors I have read. It really is something to read about her struggles but I do love it. 

Onto the first sentence, and it's a doozy. 

First sentence: "You're not crazy. STOP CALLING YOURSELF CRAZY," my mom says for the eleventy billionth time. "You're just sensitive. And...a little...odd."

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It's Monday - What Are You Reading? (4)

 

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and er… add to your groaning TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn here at The Book Date.

Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee of Unleashing Readers decided to give It’s Monday! a kidlit focus. If you read and review books in children’s literature – picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, young adult novels or anything in those genres – join them.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Having been with my husband for 25+ years we are not the most romantic individuals in the world. There has been a lot going on personally and professionally so it will be just another day. We did have a nice weekend though, bought a few plants/flowers and just enjoyed spending time together. 

What I read last week:

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

What I am reading now:

Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield 

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager 

Up next:

I always have plans on what I am going to read next but they never stay the same. But, I'm thinking The Dutch House by Anne Patchett.

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The Sunday Post (1)

 

Another quiet weekend but work is crazy. The new job is a little more than anticipated and hopefully I will get the hang of things and the stress level will go down. I have my Ocrevus infusion on Friday so that means 9 hour days this week and next to make up the time. 

Recently finished Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney and Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. Look for reviews soon (I am behind).

Currently reading Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield and The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager Both are good so far and can't wait to see where they go. 

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Stacking the Shelves (2)

 

It was a quiet week for books around here - only my BOTM books were purchased and delivered, but don't worry, next week should be a doozy. 

BOTM were:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (this one I read on NetGalley but I wanted to own it)
Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

I have some reviews I have to catch up on, they are:

Book of Night by Holly Black (this one was a DNF unfortunately)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Raise High the Roof Beam Carpenters and Seymour the Introduction by J.D. Salinger
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

I have quite a few books coming and will update next week. I look forward to looking at what everyone else is reading Happy Saturday!

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Book Review: Blood Will Tell by Heather Chavez

Title: Blood Will Tell

Author: Heather Chavez

Release Date: April 26, 2022

Publisher: William Morrow

Genre: Thriller

Format: Ebook/Hardcover/Paperback/Audio
Pages: 400
Source: Publisher

Purchasing:

From the author of the acclaimed debut No Bad Deed, a twisty novel about the bond between two sisters—and the crimes one covers up to protect the other. For fans of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben.

Schoolteacher and single mom Frankie Barrera has always been fiercely protective of her younger sister Izzy—whether Izzy wants her to be or not. But over the years, Izzy’s risky choices have tested Frankie’s loyalty. Never so much as on a night five years ago, when a frantic phone call led Frankie to the scene of a car accident—and a drunk and disoriented Izzy who couldn’t remember a thing.

Though six friends partied on the outskirts of town that night, one girl was never seen again . . . 

Now, an AMBER alert puts Frankie in the sights of the local police. Her truck has been described as the one used in the abduction of a girl from a neighboring town. And the only other person with access to Frankie’s truck is Izzy.

This time around, Frankie will have to decide what lengths she’s willing to go to in order to protect Izzy—what lies she’s willing to tell, and what secrets she’s willing to keep—because the dangerous game that six friends once played on a warm summer night isn’t over yet . . .

This book was a real whirlwind! I have a sister and am the oldest...and I was able to somewhat relate because my sister got herself into some binds when she was younger.  Even if she didn't know it, I was always looking out for her but most of the time she didn't want my help. Frankie has the same thing with Izzy. 

Izzy got herself in some trouble with a group of 'friends' years ago and one of them ends up missing. Frankie helps Izzy but isn't sure exactly what happened because Izzy was so out of it when she called for help, Frankie just jumped in and did what she could. 

But, when Frankie gets stopped by the police saying her vehicle has been identified in an AMBER alert, and Frankie's son says he remembers her truck being missing that night, Frankie knows there is only one person to look at....and wonders what her sister has done now. 

This was an excellent read, and even though I thought I knew who was responsible for all the bad that had happened, I didn't guess it, which I love! The characters were so well written, and the family dynamic with Frankie, her son, her parents, her sister and her sister's boyfriend/fiancé were really well done too. 

If you are looking for an easy read that will keep you turning pages to find out what really happened, this is definitely one to pick up. 

Meet the Author:

Heather is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley’s English literature program and has worked as a newspaper reporter, editor and contributor to mystery and television blogs. Currently, she’s employed in public affairs for a major health care organization where she writes human interest stories. She lives with her family in Santa Rosa, California, and is at work on her second novel.

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