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May 31, 2017 By Ricci 22 Comments

May Reads

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I love doing these monthly book recaps! It’s fun because I know I love seeing what others are reading and getting book recommendations from other bloggers I love and I hope someone can find a new read on here like I do on other’s blogs! Anyway, in case you forgot I am recapping my monthly reads as part of my New Year’s Resolutions to read 50 books. Although I think I underestimated how much I actually read because including this month’s books I am up to 34. HA!!

Actually I should probably tell you that I listened to all of these via audiobook. I “rent” them from my local library’s app and download them to my iPhone. Then I listen to them on my Bose Bluetooth speaker at home or in my car when I’m driving to and from work. I started reading two actual books but didn’t finish either. Oops!! I really need to get back to reading actual books.

Apparently I have been on a bit of a murder mystery kick this month because every book I read was in that genre. Not that I’m mad about that…HA! So here we go!

ONE. As Time Goes By by Mary Higgins Clark. For some reason growing up I was obsessed with books about adoption and this is like a grown up adoption/murder mystery book and it was soooo good!! I love me some MHC.

TWO. In the Woods by Tana French. Ok, this was a looooong book. I didn’t realize when I downloaded it that it was 21 hours!!! Fortunately I got really into it and didn’t mind that it was so long. There are more books in this series but I don’t know that I will be listening to those, I don’t know if I can do another 21 hours! HA!!!

THREE. I Heard that Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark. I think I have read this book before because it seems familiar but I can’t remember all of it?? Either way it was really good and very mysterious, very Mary Higgins Clark. Gosh that lady can slay a book!!

FOUR. To Have and To Kill by Mary Jane Clark. This is the first book in the Piper Donovan series (the next two are the last two) and I really loved it. It was based in NYC (which I LOVE) and it is about a struggling actress and cake decorating. Cake and murder? You just can’t beat that.

FIVE. The Look of Love by Mary Jane Clark. This book was the second in the Piper Donovan series and was based in LA at a spa. Definitely my kind of atmosphere! And again with the murder and cake. Loved it!

SIX. Footprints in the Sand by Mary Jane Clark. This is the final book in the Piper Donovan series (I think??) and was based in Florida. Again, the beach/cake/murder mystery. Just can’t beat it!! Plus all three of these books are pretty quick reads and I love that!!

So there you have it, my May Reads!! You can check out my previous month’s reads here…January, February, March and April. Hope you found something to read!!

Do you like reading??
What is the last book you read??

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Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. Michele says

    May 31, 2017 at 2:35 am

    I read a lot–usually on my kindle. You can find all the latest books I read by clicking here http://www.mikishope.com/2013/12/the-ongoing-whats-up-at-mikis-hope.html You will find them under giveaways and if you scroll down a bit also under book reviews–too many to list here! There is also a tab to the left where all books ultimately reside. Although my absolute favorite genre is Historical Romance–I also love Cozy Mysteries, and Thrillers–everything except self help books.

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  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    May 31, 2017 at 6:30 am

    I LOVE to read. Although these days, I have to read with my ears because I’m so busy. I don’t mind though. Audio books are like adult story time. LOL

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  3. heather says

    May 31, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Love the suggestions – I’m ALWAYS on the look out for a new book to read. I’m going to check these out!

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  4. Terri Beavers says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:50 am

    She is one of my favorite authors. The only one on your list that I think I’ve read is As Time Goes By. I’ll have to check out the others.

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  5. Sarah Bailey says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Ohh I really need to try and get into audio books more, I used to be a night reader but I can’t see without contacts in very well which has put pay to that :( so audio books might be the way around it.

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  6. Joely Smith says

    May 31, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Ha! The “Clarks” have it right? To have and to Kill sounds creepy in a good way. I do enjoy murder mystery television. I should pick up a book!

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  7. Claudia Krusch says

    May 31, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    I love to read and need to make a list like this. I will have to check out Footprints in the Sand.

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  8. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    May 31, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    These all sound like great reads! Thank you so much for sharing them, I am going to have to add them to my library. Looking for something new to read!

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  9. Marcie W. says

    May 31, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I have been looking for some book suggestions to indulge in over the summer. As a longtime Mary Higgins Clark fan, that title sounds especially awesome.

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  10. Jennifer Van Huss says

    May 31, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I love reading, but haven’t made much time for it these days! It looks like we have a the same taste for books. I haven’t read some of those so I can’t wait to read them! Good luck on your 50 book goal! I’m sure you’ll make it

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  11. Mimi Green says

    May 31, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I keep failing trying to read actual books. I’m going to start doing audiobooks. This way I will actually finish them.

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  12. Victoria Heckstall says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I really love reading books when I’m in a vacation, I always make sure to look for a n interesting books and bring it with me but this time I love listening pods. These are my types of genre in a book, I will bookmark this.

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  13. Dogvills says

    May 31, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    I love to read and Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors. I don’t like listening to audio books because it makes me sleepy.

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  14. Eloise says

    May 31, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    reading with a hot cup of coffee or tea in a comfy spot is my favorite! I’ll have to check out a few that you’ve mentioned… there’s so many great books out there to read it’s a wonder if one person can really get to them all : )

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  15. Gwendolyn M Mulholland says

    June 1, 2017 at 7:46 am

    I love mystery books and Mary Higgins Clark. I have made it a mission to start reading a book a week this month. I love to read and often it falls to the side. I know what books I am getting from the library.

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  16. E H says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Wow, you are quite a prolific reader! These books do sound very interesting, no wonder you have been able to read so many of these! I have been known to be reading a book instead of sleeping, through meals and on public transportation if I really like a book.

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  17. TIm B says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I don’t think any of these are my piece of cake when it comes to reading material. Give me a good sci-fi novel anytime.

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  18. Shannon Gurnee says

    June 1, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    I’ve never read anything by Mary Higgins Clark, but it sounds like you really like her books. I should check them out sometime.

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  19. Chrishelle Ebner says

    June 1, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I could definitely enjoy more books if I tried the audio version. Mary Jane Clark sounds like my style of writer, I love a good suspense story. I will have to check her out soon.

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  20. Dawn McAlexander says

    June 1, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    In The Woods was good. I have read it before. It did take me a while, but in my experience it’s the longer books like this that are the best.

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  21. Echo says

    June 2, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I think it’s great that you have a reading goal. I think it’s awesome that audiobooks are so readily available now!

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  22. Marielle Altenor says

    June 2, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    When I was in high school, I read a LOT! I had so much free time because I wasn’t allowed to go out with friends (long story lol). Mary Higgins Clark has always been one of my favorite authors.

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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