In July I read four books and watched one movie.

Books:

The first book I read in July was Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson. This is a nonfiction book that tells the story of witchcraft and the witch trials in thirteen different trials/events. While interesting take on how to tell the story of witchcraft and a different way to study it I found that I wanted more information than this book gave. I also personally didn’t enjoy the more modern tales as I feel like it became more about the author’s opinion then what happened.

Next I read Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup which I have a full review also posted. Just Stab Me Now is a fantasy comedy story similar to the Princes Bride. We follow Caroline an author who is trying to write a fantasy romance with many popular tropes but the character’s won’t listen to her and take the story in a different direction.

Blood of Elves by Andrezj Saplowski is the first full novel in the Witcher series. We follow Geralt as he helps raise the prophesied child Ceri but evil forces are out to get her. I wanted to love this but I found myself not caring about what was happening and feel like I only got part of a story without a stratifying ending. While I’ve like the games and TV show I don’t know if I will continue with the books.

The last book I read was And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail by Lauren Reeves. This is a humor book with different takes on things that one can learn by playing The Oregon Trail and how it can apply to adult life. A combination of art and writing that I think those who love the Oregon Trial would get a kick out of.

Movies:

The only movie I watched this month was Alien Romulus. The most recent Alien movie and one that I liked but didn’t love. Set between the events of Alien and Aliens we follow a small group trying to steal cryostasis equipment from a Weyland-Yutani station which had picked up a cocoon from the wreak of the Nostromo. I enjoyed this Alien movie and I wouldn’t mind a sequel to it. I loved the combination of practical and CGI effects.