Sometimes I look at my Goodreads app and marvel at the eclectic style of my reading choices.

Then again, that’s the beauty of books — there is no way I could ever read the content of our library in my lifetime, but I’ll make an effort to read as much as I can.

Goodreads is an app where I can keep track of books I want to read, books I’m reading, and the books that I’ve finished. This is helpful when a friend asks for a book recommendation — I can swipe through my “read” list and provide ideas for nonfiction, fiction, romance, fantasy or mystery. I can also follow friends on Goodreads and see what they’re reading, which gives me ideas and more entries for my “want to read” category.

Here’s a look at the books I’ve read in the last few months. Maybe a few will resonate with you — and maybe not, but that’s the beauty of the vast amount of books in this world. There truly is something for everyone.

I discovered “Sandwich” by Catherine Newman when I found a review of it for Go! and added it to my list. It follows a week in the life of Rocky, who balances worries over her children (both in their 20s) with concern about her parents. I definitely laughed out loud in a few places, and shed a few tears.

Sprinkled in my “read” list are several rom-coms — “Funny Story” by Emily Henry, and a few books by Abby Jimenez (“Life’s Too Short,” “The Friend Zone” and “Just for the Summer”). Although romance isn’t my first choice when it comes to books, I like the writing style of these two authors and sometimes it’s just fun to escape into a light-hearted story (which still, sometimes, makes me cry).

Nonfiction is rarely at the top of my list, but I have read a couple this summer. “In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial” was a selection for my book club and it was interesting. I did end up listening to the second half (it’s available on Hoopla, a free service through the Baker County Library District), and the narrator’s accent added extra depth to the writing.

I also read “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It.” With a senior in high school who is starting to look at colleges and worried about classes and extracurricular activities, this book really struck a chord with me. I highly recommend it.

A book that bridges fiction and nonfiction — historical fiction, which is one of my favorite genres — is “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman. The story is inspired by the real Women’s Air Raid Defense, a civilian group of women who worked with the military to provide air defense for Hawaii in World War II. The women replaced men who left for combat roles, and the WARD was disbanded after the war.

I’ll end with a book that has graced the bestseller list for a while: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. I’ve waited a bit on this one. First, new books are a hot commodity at the library. Second, Kristin Hannah’s books are so good but sometimes so hard due to the heartbreaking topics.

Last month, my friend was listening to the audiobook of “The Women” and recommended it. On my next visit to the library, I found two copies on the new book shelf.

“The Women” is about women nurses who served in Vietnam. I devoured it in just a couple days. And yes, it made me cry. A few times.

Bestselling books

HARDCOVER FICTION

1. “The Women,” Kristin Hannah

2. “James,” Percival Everett

3. “The God of the Woods,” Liz Moore

4. “All Fours,” Miranda July

5. “By Any Other Name,” Jodi Picoult