September 2017 was another wild month packed with some of my favorite books this year. If you missed my review of Elsie Mae Has Something to Say by Nancy Cavanaugh, just stop and go check that one out. I reviewed nine books this month, and Gabrielle shared her review of the sequel to Wolf by Wolf. If you followed along, let me know which was your favorite. Which reviews made you add books to your reading list?
As we head into the fall, I’m mostly focusing on catching up on some books that have been sitting on the shelf next to my bed forever. Some are books I got last November at YallFest in Charleston. Others are titles I’ve had since last Christmas. Or, you know, longer. I will probably be accepting a few new titles for review here and there because I just can’t seem to help myself, but for the most part, look for some backlist titles to be coming up for review. For an idea which ones are on my radar, check out those left to review on my 2017 Reading List.
September 2017 Books Reviewed
 | Between the Lies by Cathy McPhailReview | Amazon | GoodreadsThis was a twisting, turning story that kept me guessing almost until the last page. I liked the voice and the fact that the main character was younger– I think she’s fifteen. If you’re looking for a fast-paced mystery, here’s one for you. |
 | Blood for Blood (Wolf by Wolf #2) by Ryan GraudinReview | Amazon | GoodreadsGabrielle gave this one 4 out of 5 stars and though it’s darker than the first book, her description of the main character holding her humanity in the face of atrocities means this book is still pretty high on my own TBR list. Is it on yours? |
 | A Snicker of Magic by Natalie LloydReview | Amazon | GoodreadsNo book has ever made me crave ice cream like this one does! The amazing flavors and unique story world made this book absolutely unforgettable. |
 | They Can’t Kill Us All by Wesley LoweryReview | Amazon | GoodreadsI know I’ve been reading a fair number of race relations non-fiction books lately (considering how few nonfiction books I review, it’s a fair number. I think in total it’s only like three.) but it’s something I feel like I need to be way better educated about. I liked that this book tried to examine what really happened as fairly as possible and to give larger context to problems facing police departments and communities across the country. |
 | The Silent Songbird (Hagenheim #7) by Melanie DickersonReview | Amazon | GoodreadsMy daughter LOVES this series, and I’m sure she’ll find this book to be no exception. To be honest, it wasn’t my favorite– I think I’m still hooked on the heroine in the first book of the series– but it’s a light, clean romance which is a great change of pace for me. Sometimes we all need a little something light to read, right? |
 | The Time Machine by H. G. Wells retold by Terry Davis (graphic novel)Review | Amazon | GoodreadsIn order to review this graphic novel (a first for me), I felt like it would only be fair to go back and read the original classic story to kind of gauge how well the retelling represents the tale. Overall, I was impressed with the amount of story the illustrations captured. The panels show a lot of action and emotion. I enjoyed reading it. |
 | Elsie Mae Has Something to Say by Nancy J. CavanaughReview | Amazon | GoodreadsThis book has to be one of my favorites this year, and that’s saying a lot considering some of the powerhouse stories I’ve reviewed in the last nine months. I loved the southern characters and Elsie’s visionary spunk. Henry James and his “Hallelujahs” were a sure win for me, too. |
 | 21 Days to Happiness by Ingrid KeladaReview | Amazon | GoodreadsI feel like I’m generally a pretty happy person, so I kind of picked this book up more for curiosity sake than anything else, and I’m so glad I did. I love the way the chapters are broken into useful, easy sections. The tips are so accessible and the resources make it so easy to implement changes in your life. I definitely recommend it. |
 | The Prince Warriors by Priscilla ShirerReview | Amazon | GoodreadsI’m always on the lookout for good Christian fiction, so I was excited to find this series. I liked the elements of spiritual warfare and the way the central characters grew and changed through the story. |
What are you reading?
Did you read anything amazing this month? Looking forward to reading something special this fall? Leave a comment and tell me about it!
Thank you so much for reviewing these. Unfortunately, since I was traveling I didn’t get to read all the reviews, but I have no doubt they were awesome and helpful.
I loved Always, Abigail by the same author who wrote Elsie Mae has something to say. It would seem she is a writer to follow.
Hope this coming month is a good one on Story Sanctuary!!