November Wrap-Up

I’m linking up to the Sunday Post, a blog news meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer, a chance to share news and recap the last week (or several!); and 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, hosted by Kathryn @ The Book Date.

November was a busy, busy month, and it felt as though it was endless and yet flying by at the same time. I’m kind of happy it’s over though because that means we’re one step closer to Christmas! Despite the cold and darkness, this is definitely one of my favourite times of the year, and I can’t wait for all the pretty lights to be up and the festive feelings to kick in.

My reading time really took a hit in November and I only managed to read three books. I have another round of deadlines and exams coming up, so I expect the first half of December will go the same way but I’m looking forward to some uninterrupted reading time during the Christmas holidays!

What I added to my shelves

For Review

Huge thanks to all the publishers, authors and NetGalley for the e-arcs! Link in title takes you to Goodreads.

• Death and the Victorians by Adrian Mackinder – out in January 2024
• Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh – out in February 2024

Bought

• Starling House by Alix E. Harrow – Illumicrate subscription

Borrowed

• The Suffering of the Immigrant (La doppia assenza in the Italian translation) by Abdelmalek Sayad – from the library
• Un Inverno Freddissimo by Fausta Cialente – from Storytel

Free Ebooks

All these were free to download as part of the Publishers for Palestine initiative Read Palestine Week. You can find out more about the initiative and see the ebooks available for free until 5th December on their website.

• Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question by Edward W. Said and Christopher Hitchens (editors)
• Voices of the Nakba: A Living History of Palestine by Diana Allan (editor)
• Wild Thorns by Sahar Khalifeh
• Hamas by Paola Caridi

What I Read

What I’m Reading

I have almost finished both Un Inverno Freddissimo and Dark Earth, and I’m enjoying both – even though they’re two completely different stories and settings!

I’m also reading A Rap on Race (Discussione sulla razza in the Italian translation) for research and I’m finding it really interesting so far.

Lastly, I’m on the blog tour for The Haunting Scent of Poppies, so watch out for my review next week!

That’s it for now! How was your November?
Tell me all in the comments!