Latinxathon Wrap Up

And that's a wrap! So how did I do?

*sigh*

Not so well but then I kind of knew that my personal life was going to affect my reading.  I just did not expect the extent of the chaos of returning to work was going to be. But hey! I survived my first week back at work and I did read somewhat. :D

Here's what I got done:

Audiobook Review: American Street

On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life.

But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.

Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

Goodreads

Review: America Volumes 1-6

At last! Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series! Critically acclaimed young-adult novelist Gabby Rivera and all-star artist Joe Quinones unite to shine a solo spotlight on America's high-octane and hard-hitting adventures! She was a Young Avenger. She leads the Ultimates. And now she officially claims her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the entire Marvel Universe! But what's a super-powered teenager to do when she's looking for a little personal fulfi llment? She goes to college! America just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first and shut down a pesky alien cult that's begun worshipping her exploits before work can begin. Then she can get on with her first assignment: a field trip to the front lines of World War II - with Captain America as her wingman!

Goodreads

Latinx-a-thon! TBR

It is Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. To kick it off, I will do my best to participate in the Latinx-a-thon from September 15th to September 24th. This read-a-thon encourages participants to read books by Latinx authors. 
(For more information about this read-a-thon, you can check out my post.)

Now, let's see what books I finally decided to tackle for this Latinx-a-thon:

Audiobook Review: Big Little Lies

Narrated by: Caroline Lee
Length: 16 hours

Big Little Lies is a story of murder, lies and betrayal. As the celebration in Priwee Public Schools annual Trivia Night ends in tragedy with one person dead and a riot breaking out, the townsfolk tries to collect themselves after the events. However, it appears that all is not what initially appears to be and what appears to be an unfortunate accident may in fact be cold blooded murder. Big Little Lies dives into the issue of broken families, broken relationships and parenting in this thought provoking fiction from bestselling author Liane Moriarty.

Caroline Lee is able to breathe life to this bestselling novel and fill it with pure emotion that will surely have you at the edge of your seat and leave you pondering the story’s message.

Goodreads

Review: Murder on the Orient Express

What more can a mystery addict desire than a much-loathed murder victim found aboard the luxurious Orient Express with multiple stab wounds, thirteen likely suspects, an incomparably brilliant detective in Hercule Poirot, and the most ingenious crime ever conceived?

Goodreads

My Thoughts: This is the the tenth book in the Hercule Poirot series but my second book that read from the series. I read the first one, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, years ago and I remember liking Hercule Poirot but not the writing style. However, I was told that Agatha Christie's writing improved with each book and that I should try a different one. What better way to try her again than reading her most famous book, Murder on the Orient Express?

Book to Movie Review: Ready Player One

FILM INFO FROM GOOGLE:

From filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes the science fiction action adventure “Ready Player One,” based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS…

Release date: March 29, 2018 (USA)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Box office: 582.9 million USD
Budget: $155–175 million
Production companies: Village Roadshow Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Amblin Partners, Warner Bros. Pictures

Review: Kisses on a Paper Airplane

Drama student Hannah Evans isn't kissing any frogs on her path to find Prince Charming. She's determined to share the perfect first kiss -- with the perfect boy -- in the perfect place -- or she's not kissing anyone at all. When Hannah meets a cute ginger-haired boy in first class lounge in the London airport, she knows he's 'The One.'

Pop star Theo Callahan is on the road to get as far away as possible from his back-stabbing best friend, and his supermodel girlfriend who broke his heart. Until one shy smile from Hannah has him rethinking all of his travel plans.

Theo is smitten, but he's worried she's just a groupie in search of the ultimate selfie. Can Theo learn to trust Hannah in time to share one perfect first kiss, or will Hannah be forced to kiss a frog?

Goodreads