Books Read in April

Not a lot this month. Lots of marking, and there were about four books I was partly done with but didn’t finish by the end of the month.

 

 

1. Successful Self-Publishing – Joanna Penn [I’m considering self-publishing romance novellas under a related name]

Do you want to successfully self-publish?

There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile.

Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don’t know which one to choose or what will be best for their book.

Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up broken-hearted with the result.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

I’ve spent the last seven years self-publishing bestselling fiction and non-fiction books and in 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. I’ve made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self-publishing 17 books, I’ve learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In this book, I’ll share everything with you.

2. Out of the Dust – Karen Hesse [wanted to read a book in verse for research for a project. Enjoyed!]

When Billie Jo is just fourteen she must endure heart-wrenching ordeals that no child should have to face. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.

Written in free verse, this award-winning story is set in the heart of the Great Depression. It chronicles Oklahoma’s staggering dust storms, and the environmental–and emotional–turmoil they leave in their path. An unforgettable tribute to hope and inner strength.

Total this year: 20 Books

Loose reading goals:

Read more romance: N/A
Re-read some old favourites: N/A
Read more classics: Out of the Dust
Continue to read diverse books/books by marginalised authors: N/A
Read nonfiction: Successful Self-Publishing
Read women: both books!

Did you read anything good this month?