After a recent lunch date with a really good friend it occurred to me that my super old, long outdated reading list is just that – old. I have been on a reading frenzy lately and have had a few friends express their desire to know what I am reading and if I would bother recommending the book(s) to them. So I give you my first ever reading list. Mostly from the past two months but I had to throw two in the mix that I read a while ago (because they were awesome and I would love for everyone to read them). Please, please, please email me if you have a book I need to read. I am running out of books and I am number 210 on the waiting list at the library for a book referred to me by a friend. If that isn't sad, then I don't know what is! This list will as well help me later on when I buy an e-book and think it sounds familiar. I will have an "already read that you idiot" list. Win, win! So I give you the:
Summer 2013 Reading List
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce
This is one of the ones I read some time ago. You gotta read this. If your looking for one of Oprah's "Ah Ha" moments, this one will definitely deliver. This baby is a keeper.
Wild – Cheryl Strayed
This book was the inspiration behind my birthday Grind Climb.
Great book even if dumb ideas ensue.
Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn
I have recommended this book already to a couple of people.
The ending is NOT my fault. I didn't write the thing!
In spite of the ending, I still loved the twists and turns of this one.
Not what you might expect.
Under the Dome – Stephen King
Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store – Robin Sloan
I had stop reading Stephen King books a long time ago. They were just getting a bit to “horror show” for me. I decided to read this one for two reasons. The first is that it couldn’t be that bad if they went to the trouble to make a tv series out of it and second, I was in Starbucks and overheard the barista saying how much she loved the book and couldn’t put it down. Since it was in the pile of books I borrowed from my sister, I thought why not? I was not all that disappointed (mind you there were times in the million page book where I did think – “come on dude, enough already with the damn dome. Let’s get that sucker down and see what happens with the characters next.”) I also have to admit that I may have been a bit disappointed with the ending. The best part for me however, was thinking about the psychological mess all his characters were going though and what I would do in the situations he brought forth (liquor store and or pharmacy robbery were among the top four things in my plan).
Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store – Robin Sloan
I am not sure if this book made my "must read" list because the central location was a mysterious bookstore or because the characters were super quirky. I did not want this one to end and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun read.
Life After Life – Kate Atkinson
This book confused the heck out of me at first, then I felt like I had more questions than answers for the longest time. It definitely kept me reading and was the result of a few conversations that were very thought provoking. Gotta love that!
A Tale For Time Being – Ruth Ozeki
I loved this book because it was well written and set in a real town very close to where I live, which is pretty cool in itself. This was another one that I would have changed the ending but hey, who am I to say.
Maya’s Notebook – Isabel Allendale
This book was a true gem and a captivating read. Interesting characters with a little humor. Definitely a nice change from the serious everyday.
The Book of Negros
The Bungalow – Sarah Jio
I add this one to the list only because I am reading it now and, although I do not like love stories, AT ALL, I have not been able to put this book down I am saving the last 20 or so pages because I don't want it to end.
Seriously, I cannot believe it took me this long to read this book. I could not put it down. This one wins the most captivating character award. Everyone should read this book. They might even want to consider it for high school English classes. I'm just sayin.
The Bungalow – Sarah Jio
I add this one to the list only because I am reading it now and, although I do not like love stories, AT ALL, I have not been able to put this book down I am saving the last 20 or so pages because I don't want it to end.
