Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the Monday Blog. This week I wanted to share some of the books I read over the Summer.

Just Another Girl’s Story: A Memoir on Finding Redemption by Laura Eckert

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has a bold and amazing voice, and I appreciate the fact that she doesn’t make excuses for the mistakes she made. Instead, she OWNS them. This is a very courageous story of how a person can make mistakes in their youth, but they can learn from them and turn their life around for the better. It’s an encouraging story for anyone facing difficulties, such as addiction.

Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad

Since I’m into punk, I really enjoyed this one. There is a ton of background information about some of the earlier punk rock bands, such as Black Flag, The Minutemen, and Husker Du . It was interesting to read all about the early 1990’s DIY scene. If you’ve read Please Kill Me, you’ll definitely love this book.

Cursed Legacy (Aeterna Chronicles #1) by Anna K Lane

I’m a fan of sci-fi and fantasy, and this book has a great story and likeable characters. A seventeen-year-old boy living on the planet Levitor takes a simulated test in order to earn a position in the “Control Center”. However, something goes wrong during the test, which sets off a series of events, and leads him to wonder about his past and his true identity.

I’ve read other books, too, but these three really stood out this summer.

Next week, I’ll discuss the importance of mentorship, and Valentine 5.