Ep. 120: Summer 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

<p><strong>In Episode 120, Catherine of <a href= "https://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/">Gilmore Guide to Books</a> and I circle back to the books we shared in the <a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-114-summer-2022-book-preview-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"> Summer 2022 Book Preview</a> — now that we’ve actually had a chance to read them.  Returning to our 12 summer releases, we take a look at what worked and what didn’t.  Also, with both of our personal lives demanding more of our attention lately, our reading lives have definitely been impacted. </strong></p> <p><span id="more-6001659"></span></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2><strong>Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Sarah had a 5 star book!</li> <li>Catherine and Sarah share their Summer 2022 reading stats and success rates.</li> <li>The best and worst picks from the <a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-114-summer-2022-book-preview-with-catherine-gilmoreguide/"><strong>Summer 2022 Book Preview</strong></a>.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Books We Read Before the Preview <a class= "spp-timestamp">[6:38]</a></strong></h2> <p><strong>Sarah’s Picks:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3wTFBU7">The Displacements</a> <strong>by Bruce Holsinger</strong> (July 5) | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3wTFBU7">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593189719">Bookshop.org</a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sarsbooshe04-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B014E0E9SK" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" loading="lazy" /><a class= "spp-timestamp">[7:20]</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lSK8Qa">Dirt Creek</a> <strong>by Hayley Scrivenor</strong> (August 2) | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3lSK8Qa">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250834751">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:27]</a> </li> </ul> <h2><strong>Summer 2022 Circle Back <a class= "spp-timestamp">[6:38]</a></strong><