I've been on a reading kick this summer (okay, probably my whole life) but I've really had a big list lately of books to finish, so I thought I'd share some good ones if you need ideas. I'm in a book club so some come from that, but most I hear about from friends (thank you Amy!) and family. It's kinda a weird assortment, but what can I say . . . I guess I'm weird. I'm not good at writing summaries, but you can google them if ya want to know more . Let me know if you've read em' or what you thought about some of them, or if you have a good book for me!
So first up is the Big Stone Gap series by Adriana Trigiani. This first book is still my favorite of the 4, but the rest are good too. They are easy reads, I love the characters (they are all small town with lots of spunk and personality), and offer lots of life lessons. I love the love story in this first one!!!!
I read this next one in perfect time for the 4th of July. It was hard reading after the Trigiani books (lots of history!), but I'm glad I finished it and can now really appreciate and celebrate the women of the revolution era. They were so amazing. My two favorites were Abigail Adams and Martha Washington. They both had lots of faith, spunk, integrity, and wit. No wonder their husbands turned out so good!
So if you liked Harry Potter, you'll like these Bartimaeus books. I'm on the waiting list for the next two cause they're very entertaining, creative, and edge of your seat kind of reads.
I love, love this book (Tenant of Wildfell Hall if you can't see the title). I love all the Bronte books and don't know why I've never picked this one up before, but it's awesome.
So, besides my mouth watering for cake the whole time I read this book, it's pretty good, easy read. I love the recipes at the end too! (not that I'll ever be that ambitious to make them)
This is what I'm currently reading and it has lots going on. It's told through the lives of 4 generations of women and goes back to WWII. It's fascinating so far . . . but we shall see.
These next two books are on my list, and I'm waiting patiently (not really). I think they'll be good from what I hear.
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Whew, I was just thinking, "Last summer I read like 15 books, and now I have no ideas of what to read, so I'm excited to dive into these. Thanks for all the good ideas! I had only heard of the Island, but they all sound good.
Looks like you have been a busy reader!I am reading a book called A Heartbeat Away. It's about this LDS family that is searching for their kidnapped daughter, it's really good. So I suggest that book. I am also reading the Mary Kay Ash autobiography. Hope all is well with you guys.
I love it, thanks for the ideas, they all look good. Now do you have suggestions on finding time to read them all? What's your secret?
Steph
p.s.
the beetles tasted ok. They flavor them and fry 'em up. crunchy and salty. like popcorn, with a shell? ok, maybe not.
Steph
oh my how you find the time to read expecually that many books I can't believe it! they look like so pretty good books! I would like the bio's!
wow sis, i might start with the first one on your list, next time i go to the lib i will look it up. it better be a good one. :) i want a video!!!!!! please...
thanks for doing that with the books. Now I can get the rest. I've read the Big Stone Gap series, well, I'm on my last one and think they are good. I really liked the 13th tale book.
I put those books on my book list to read. What are other favorites? Well we are going to be getting a library. It was just read about it in the paper it should be done in a year, then I will start reading. Well I always hope to read but it is always last on my list. However, if I am going to read it better be a good choice so that is why you need to tell me the ones you like best. (Easy Read Please!)
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