As most of you know, I didn’t have a very good month for personal reasons. I won’t be talking about them here, but if you are curious, you can take a look at this post. I’ve come back to blogging to get my mind off of things for a while, so I’ll just be talking books. I somehow was able to finish six books this month and while I haven’t really worked on a lot of new posts, including reviews, my series, Talk Chisme to Me, for Latinx Heritage Month has still been a pleasure to put up. Just a heads up that even though October is here and it’s usually my favorite time of the year where I put together my “October Fright” posts, this year I just do not have the energy to do so. It’s also worth noting here that I am currently running a Twitter giveaway, you can check out the tweet here.
(Book covers below are linked to my reviews, unless otherwise specified.)
Favorite Book This Month:
My favorite read in September was With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo. I listened to the audio book of this one and honestly, if this author narrated all the books, I might forgo reading physical books permanently. Hoping I can find the brain power to write a review of this one. Cover linked to Goodreads.
Least Favorite Book This Month:
No books received less than three stars from me this month.
Books I Read, Review (Maybe) Coming Soon:
(Covers linked to Goodreads)
Talk Chisme To Me: Latinx Heritage Month Series
Talk Chisme to Me, Part I: The TBR – What did I plan to read during Latinx Heritage Month? Take a look at my list!
Talk Chisme to Me, Part II: Favorite Books By Latinx Authors I Read This Past Year – In need of some recommendations, so you can support Latinx authors all year long? Check out this post!
Talk Chisme to Me, Part III: New & Upcoming Releases – This year I have 70+ books on my list, so you have no excuse not to read some books by Latinx authors this upcoming year.
Reading Challenges:
Aside from the Goodreads challenge, I’m only taking part in one reading challenge. I might just stop updating this challenge because I’ve lost all motivation when it comes to it.
1. The Beat the Backlist Challenge 2019 is hosted by NovelKnight. Nada.
- Challenge Goal: 10 books; Current Count: 4 books
October Releases I’m Excited For:
Which October release are you most excited about? How are you celebrating Latinx Heritage Month? Let me hear from you in the comments and feel free to leave me a link to your own wrap-up post and I’ll be sure to visit.
A Kernel of Nonsense 
It’s awesome when you don’t have any 1- or 2-star books. I am excited about a new ghost story called Hearthstone Cottage by Frazer Lee coming out later this month. My TBR is so long that I hope I can get to it this year!
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With the Fire on High was my favorite book of the month too! I still haven’t listened to one of Acevedo’s audiobooks, though, but I really want to – maybe her next release, or I’ll reread The Poet X that way. Anyway, I’m so glad we both loved it; I’m not sure which one of her books I like more now.
And if everything goes according to plan, I’ll be reading The Beautiful this month as well. So here for paranormal coming back, in diverse books.
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Hoping October is a better month for you ❤
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Great month! Thanks for sharing.
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I’d be interested to hear what you thought of Dear Haiti. It sounds great to me, but I’ve heard mixed reviews.
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You got a lot of reading done this past month considering all that has been going on. Only do what you feel up to. I can’t imagine how you are coping. Sending hugs, prayers and good books your way!
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I listened to the audiobook of With the Fire On High too and it was seriously such an amazing experience. I think that’s also why I loved it as much as I did! I hope you have a great October. ❤
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Of course we understand completely why you haven’t gotten as much blogging done and why you might not be doing your typical October posts. I hope October is a month of healing for you.
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That’s great you didn’t read any books that you gave lower than 3 stars! I read ONE book and gave it ONE star lol. Also, I’m really looking forward to Ninth House!
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Everyone I know that has read The Fire on High tells me I need to read it so I guess I need to get it at some point.
I hope some of your energy will return in October ❤
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Oh I still need to read With the Fire on High. Love the cover so much. I also love your Chisme series. My classes are about 85% Latinx, and I’m constantly looking for more “mirror” books for them. Sounds like I need to get The Moon Within, Becoming Beatriz, and Strange Birds right away!
I was so sorry to hear about your brother.
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I really need to hurry up and read Elizabeth Acevedo! I’ve got an ARC of The Beautiful and I need to read it! I’m so behind!
Check out my End of the Month post
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With the Fire on High is on my reading list as I’ve only read positive reviews. I have The Beautiful to read this year and The Library of Lost Things sounds perfect for me to read. Hope your October is much better!
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