September 2024 Wrap-Up!
Hi Readers! You have to give me credit for at least this one thing – whether I read much or not, you will always see me posting these monthly wrapups! I feel like these help me reflect on the month, not only in terms of reading, but also who I met, if I did anything fun or if the month just flew by with nothing of consequence. So, thanks for being my reflections and digital journals!
~~BOOKS~
I read 3 BOOKS across 1218 PAGES in September, of which two were graphic novels.
~~BLANKETS by CRAIG THOMPSON~~
I had wanted to read Blankets for a long time, so I finally picked it up this month. I think I had high expectations, which is why, it felt a little disappointing. In a semi-autobiographical manner, it is a coming-of-age story revolving around Craig, his brother Phil and Craig’s girlfriend Raina. I liked the artwork because the raw emotions of loneliness as well as togetherness is drawn so wonderfully. I rated Blankets by Craig Thompson at 3/5 stars!
~~THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE by MATT HAIG~~
The Life Impossible is the story where 72-year-old Grace Winters makes an unpredictable move to Ibiza, where her old friend Christina had left her a bungalow after her death. When Grace lands in Ibiza she tries to uncover the mystery of Christina’s death. This leads to meeting new people, exploring new places, doing things she never imagined she’d do. And at the centre of it all is magical realism. The plot was quite straightforward with a lovable but flawed septuagenarian woman going to a different country, uncovering the cause of her long-lost friend’s death, finding the culprits and all to preserve the ecology of the precious place in Ibiza. I absolutely loved this book and want to read everything that Matt Haig has written. I rated The Life Impossible by Matt Haig at 4/5 stars!
~~THE COMPLETE MAUS by ART SPIEGELMAN~~
Now, this is a book that everyone must read! This is another graphic novel in which the author has captured his father’s life story during the Holocaust. It comprises of two books, first one ‘My Father Bleeds History’ published in 1986 and second one ‘And Here My Troubles Began’ published in 1991. Reading this will undoubtedly make you cry and take you on an emotional ride. I rated Maus by Art Spiegelman at 5/5 stars.
~~SEPTEMBER READING STATS~~
~~LIFE LATELY~~
Reflecting on this month made me super happy, because I honestly thought I didn’t do anything, but I actually did a whole lot!
Slide 1: As you all already know, I celebrated a milestone this month – 10 Years of Mindscape in Words!
Slide 2: I started working out, either walking or yoga or weight lifting, and I am on a 23 day streak! I have no idea where this came over me, but I am sure as hell not going to question it! 🧿
Slides 3 to 7: I visited my friend Sukanksha in Indore. We met after about 5 years, so it was a wonderful long weekend!
Slide 8 to 11: I visited two bookstores in Indore, of course! 8th is Readers’ Paradise and 9th is Bahrisons! And, of course, 11th is an airport photos while reading the new book I bought!
Slide 12 & 13: Family Meetups!
And lastly, a photo that’s not here but something that I have been doing for a month at work. I am now leading a team! This role is way different than the earlier one, and comes with its own excitement and challenges.
Until next time,
About The Author
Aishwarya Shenolikar
Hello! I'm Aishwarya, an Introverted bookworm & writer. I have been reviewing books since 6 years on my blog - Mindscape in Words. My favourite genres are Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, Magical Realism, Poetry, Fantasy & Memoirs. I like the kind of books which evoke emotions on several levels leaving me wrecked, but also incredibly content. I'm dreaming for the world to paint a landscape full of words, more like Mindscape in Words. Hope you enjoy the view.