August 2024 Reading Wrap-up
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August, end is nigh
Dusk comes earlier, air cools
Thanks from all, good-bye
I can’t believe that August is done already. In my mind, summer just began, but the many fall hauls and aesthetic cozy videos ushering in the red leaves and pumpkin spice quickly turn my thoughts cooler.
StoryGraph tells me that my reading streak is up to 10 days long (the longest it's been in awhile) and the consistency feels great. I hope to keep that momentum in September. While I read three books this month, I’ve also taken the time to like how I’m reading.
As always, here’s my bookshop playlist.
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The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System (Vol. 3) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
This book is the end of the main series. I’m not sure what else I can say but this danmei (Chinese fiction about romance between male characters) is one I enjoy. I love the humor and commentary on the more traditional transmigration and “stallion” novels, fandom, and masculinity.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
What a book and I’m so happy for my first foray into Lahiri. Over the past couple of years, really since I graduated university, I’ve fallen out of love with short story collections. I’m thinking about doing a write up on why that is, but this book has definitely recharged my love for them. It is engaging, emotional, thoughtful, and funny. I can’t wait to read more from Lahiri.
Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
The third book in The Singing Hills Cycle series. This was not my favorite out of the three I’ve read. What I did like was the larger role Cleric Chih plays in this book. They are no longer just listening and remembering stories but take an active part in the story. I found them to be honest and charming in both their faults and strengths. The novel centers around the concept of storytelling, but at times the commentary almost slows the story instead of propelling it. While not my favorite, I’m looking forward to reading more of this series.