Two. Two books. Two completed books.
It was a rough month for reading. November started as a distracting beast and kicked off a massive reading slump. However, I have a few books started for December and hope to finish the year strong. I only need one more book to tie last year’s record!

Physical: 0
Audio: 0
Mix: 2
DNF: 5 – LIFE IS TOO SHORT.

Format: Mix Audio/Physical (Great Narrator!)
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 5/5

My husband recommended this one, and I’m delighted to report that I overcame my fear of space books and absolutely loved this novel. I can’t tell you my favorite parts, because it would ruin all of the charm and twists. This would make a great gateway into science-fiction if you have never dabbled in the genre. I will patiently await the movie – coming not-so-soon (May 2026)!

Format: Physical/Audio Mix
Genre: Contemporary Romance (of the raunchy variety)
Rating: 3.75/5

I promised myself long ago that I would attempt to read any book that made me snort-laugh in a library aisle. Look, this is explicit and stupid – but it’s also pretty charming and follows the rom-com formula without making me completely die of cringe. However, if you read this, you didn’t hear about it from me.

THE QUIT LIST. I gave most of these a serious chance. But if you break up with a book and feel relieved, you have made the correct decision. Onward, friends!

DNF @ 61%
It’s so painful to get 2/3 in a book and have to call it. This novel had a charming premise and a fun buddy road trip plot – until it didn’t. The deep dives into European political fan fic was just too much for me. I tried my best.

DNF @ 31%
She’s 26. He’s 33. They acted like they were 12. While the service dog trainer and single dad plot kept me hanging on for a while, I was so bored. Next!

DNF @ 11%
Once again, this might have been a me problem. At this time, I did not have the stamina for the amount of world building this book required. Plus, it was about a planet with nightmares. I was not in the mood.

DNF @ 32%
I want to like cozy books, but this one was beyond a Hallmark movie. I couldn’t take it anymore. Grumpy/Sunshine in a small town. He’s been heartbroken by a different big city girl – will this one be worth risking his heart? She wants a fresh start – but what could she possibly have to give him? I guess I will never know…

DNF @ 40%. This book was recommended to me, and I understand why! This was totally a timing issue in my brain, and I was not in the mood. But it’s quirky and fun and might make a comeback list in the future. This is a book for people that liked the Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine vibes but hated Eleanor Oliphant. So if that very specific description hits, this might be for you!

Ready for a new month of reading! I have a couple fun read-aloud books in progress with the boys, so I will have a bit of variety to end the year. Stay tuned!