Books I read in July, 2023
July was unpacking and finally moving in to my own place and unpacking more boxes than I want to admit to owning! But it was also more reading - so here goes nothing!
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
I am writing this review after having watched the movie. I love the sweet vulnerability of Prince Henry and the courage shown by Alex as they navigate becoming their own person while being outed as part of the LGBTQ community. It’s the first time I have read a non heterosexual love story and I am disappointed in myself for that. However, rest assured it isn’t the last. This romance is filled with so many sweet moments that will have you teary eyed and awwwing!
Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn
My dislike for non fiction definitely was at an all time high when reading this book, and that is something I need to work on! It was however great to read about how women have been underserved by the medical and care community since quite literally the beginning of time. I was surprised by how shocked I was by the historical details, of how women were thought of as witches due to menstrual pains and how they were vilified for the lack of investment that the patriarchy put into their health! *mind blown* Definitely an important read if you are into health equity!
Undoctored by Adam Kay
Adam Kay’s This is going to hurt is on my most recommended list for non readers. It will have you in stitches like no other book can! Undoctored follows up with more funny stories from his comedian times! Much easier to read with a smaller number of hard words, and equally funny! The book captures his personal life and his journey coming out and his parent’s expectations of him from the lens of humour. Definitely one I would recommend to doctors or kids with parental pressure!
First Class Travel on a Budget: How to Hack Your Credit Cards to Book Incredible Trips for Less by Zachary Abel
I have definitely lagged on the whole “make my credit card work for me“ effort, and this booked has definitely helped turn that around. From helping me create a tracker on what credit card to use when to how to best use my points this book has been a bible in all. I would definitely recommend it to new grads or immigrants moving to the USA to help them get a grasp on how to make banks work for their goals!
