November Reading Goals Update

Hope everyone has been having a good November. And I know this check in isn’t exact mid-month. But I got delayed and wanted to update everyone on how I’m doing with my reading goals.

What I’ve Read

Indigenous Reads

My goal to read six indgionous reads this year has gone pretty well. I’m at three and I’m working on several others. I think I will meet my goal this month.

Between the Pipes

This book by Albert McLeod tells a short story about an Indigenous gay hockey player, named Chase. The hockey player is depressed about bullying and microaggressions looking for guidance from his community. He finds help through a two spirit elder and starts to accept who he is for the better.

Amazon: Between the Pipes

The Rez Doctor

An Indigenous young man surpasses obstacles to become a doctor. From having to leave his community to working to balance family life with his goals. He is capable of overcoming obstacles and help his community.

The Ribbon Skirt

A young two spirit person looks to the spirits for help. When they have questions when it comes to being their authentic self. With the help of their friends they manage to find the materials that will make a perfect ribbon skirt for a powwow.

Amazon: The Ribbon Skirt

Arcs

I’ve been getting really involved in reviewing arcs. I’m mostly working on things from NetGalley, but I’d like to try and understand the mystery that is Edelweiss at some point. These are the ones I’ve finished thus far, and I’m still working on a few different ones.

You’re Probably Gayish

An exploration of stereotypes of gay men and their veracity. My review can be found here. It was a fun and engaging non-fiction read that I think people will enjoy.

Amazon: You’re Probably Gayish

Huda F Wants To Know?

A story about the ups and down of adolescence from the perspective of a Muslim teen. Huda has to deal with school, sisters, the changes in her parents lives and thinking about finding love in the future, any teen will relate to Huda

Amazon: Huda F Wants to Know?

How to Draw a Secret

A semi-autobiographical story of a young Taiwanese girl. Cindy takes time to adjust to life after some changes in her family happen. I loved the art in this piece as well as a look into Taiwanese traditions and culture.

Amazon: How to Draw a Secret

Sugar Shack

The next book in the Peapod farms series an another semi-autobiographical graphic novel that follows Jem. Jem is a tween tomboy adjusting to life on a farm after coming from the city. Jem not only has to get used to her new step-sisters but the different rules and traditions in the country.

Amazon: Sugar Shack

Mistletoe and Mine

A wonderful book to start off the holidays. It is the story of a woman who owns a Christmas themed business but has lost her Christmas spirit after some deaths in the family. She meets a man, who is a local estate owner who loves Christmas and the two quickly fall in love. This book is full of sweet romance and holiday magic.

Amazon: Mistletoe and Mine

General Reads

I also finished a few graphic novels and a romance novel along with all this.
If You’ll Have Me

A sweet sapphic story about two unlikely friends growing into a beautiful relationship. PG and Momo are very different people exploring college life, but after a chance meeting their friendship grows. Are their personalities too different for their friendship and potential romance to work? Or will they find a way to meet in the middle.

Amazon: If You’ll Have Me

Woman World