#ArmedWithABingo is a year-long reading challenge hosted by Kriti Khare & Ariel Joy and this is my end of June update.
The books I read for the challenge in this second quarter of the year are outlined in yellow, and straight away I’ll tell you that my stand out book was Trevor Noah’s ‘Born a Crime’. If you’re curious to know what I thought of this or any of the books I’ve read, pop over to Goodreads where you’ll find my reviews. I do think it’s important to support authors with reviews – I know how much it means to us.
You can also find out more about my reading habits and my response to the #ArmedWithABingo challenge in an interview I did with Kriti Khare at the beginning of this month.
And now, with only four more books to go to complete the challenge, maybe I’ll try do a second bingo board for the second half of the year. Meanwhile, if anyone has a suggestion for a book with a food in the title, please let me know.
Footnote
How much the world has changed since I did my first ‘check in’ for the challenge. Here in South Africa we were about to go into lockdown. We thought it would be for just 21 days, but it continued for 100 days. Like most of the rest of the world, the country is only just beginning to open up.
My reading has continued and so has my writing. Most of all though, I’m so grateful to all of you, my online friends, for being there and being you!
Stay well, stay safe.
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I really, REALLY, need to set some time aside for reading. My ‘lockdown’ appears to be coming to an end the week after next. I’m back to working from home next week and then back in the office the week after that (Gah! Mingling with people), so time is about to become less of a luxury. Make the most of now!
Happy Saturday, Chris.
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Make the most of the time while you can. Masks and shields are out in force. Seems weird but seems to be keeping as all at bay from each other. Taking it a day at a time 🙂
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Yes, indeed. I think I’ll be wearing my mask in work, although I have a feeling they won’t like it. Only there part-time for the next few weeks, so I can put up with it! Change again! 🙂
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A lot of businesses seem to be going down the part-time route: fewer people, more space. I suppose ‘small steps’ is the way back. We’ve proved we can get used to almost anything. 🙂
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We have to get back one day, I suppose. I was getting used to my life of luxury just a little too much!
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How about LIke Water for Chocolate for a book with food in the title?
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It’s a brilliant novel, Liz!. I read it some years ago, and I might well read it again. 🙂
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It’s one I still need to read. 🙂
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Oh, you should, You really should.
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This lockdown has given a lot of people extra time to read.
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Great escapism, but I know some people have found it really hard to read at the moment. I suppose we’re all different. I’ve always buried my head in a book though.
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Some people are feeling overwhelmed and can’t concentrate. Same with blogging. I’m missing a few of the regulars.
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Yes, I’ve noticed a few folk drop off the radar.
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Too bad.
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So many excellent reads! I’m still working out my own reading schedule. At least I’m able to catch up with you and other amazing writing folks here! xxxxxxx
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So many, many books out there… but it’s also great to hang out here 🙂
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It sure is! 🙂
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Just been watching Shrek 2 on TV… thought of you, Jean! That sounds bad, doesn’t it? It’s not supposed to. I meant in a good way, in the fine tradition of animated movies. 😉 Such a great. funny feel-good movie. Keep smiling 🙂 xxx
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LMAO! It’s all good. I don’t think I’ve seen the sequels–just the first one. I’ll have to check it out!
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You’ll love it – one for all the family!
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I like the Bingo grid idea, but I can see myself using it for projects that need to be finished. Or audio books that I’ve listened to while working on projects LOL.
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Why not? Audio books count. I suppose it’s a bit like Inktober in a way.
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