How many books do you guys read at one time? My record is six, although I will admit that was pushing my limits. Three is my sweet spot, the number of different story lines I can keep separate in my head. I've also been known to lose myself in one book, or series, and put all others aside to binge read, then pick the others back up once done. I technically started the month off by re-reading the Checkmate series, which I read back in July before I realized it was part of a set of standalone series. Even re-reading so close together, they were just as good this go 'round. I also sampled a ton of books that keep showing up in my recommendations, but only one of them stuck. Literally every book/series in this month's pickings is a love story. Oops.

The Lending Library
Author: Aliza Fogelson

Dodie Fairisle is a middle school art teacher who spends most of her days living in her own little world, so it's no wonder that she finds refuge in books. When her local library is shut down indefinitely, Dodie decides to turn her home's sunroom into a lending library, but this book is about so much more. It's about love and family and the dream of motherhood, and most importantly of Dodie finally growing up and taking responsibility for her life. Honestly, I don't know that I actually recommend this book. Dodie was extremely quirky and quite frustrating as a main character at times. I had a hard time relating to her but kept with it because I wanted to see if she was capable of change.