I thought it was about time to share with you what I've read lately. Lots of great reading here! I have to admit, I am a bit of a book snob. By that admission, I mean that I only want to read really great books. Here's my recent list for fall 2012-winter/spring 2013. How about you? What have you read lately? I'd love to hear from you! Happy reading!!!!
Megan
Here's what was on my Summer Reading List 2012.
What was on yours? (Sorry the text is acting crazy!)
Well, summer's almost over...how did I do? Did I actually read these or not?
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| Nonfiction book about the history of cancer- still reading- very fascinating. |
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| I did read this one recommended to me by my friend Barb. Very different from the books I usually choose. I had to keep reading it to answer, 'Where did she go?' Read it and you'll find out. A real page turner. |
This was very good. I did read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I like these kinds of books where you get to peek into the main character's struggles in life. This time the struggle was being super tall, a giant.
Still on my list to read. Haven't read it. |
| I must confess, I didn't get to this one. Still interested though. |
And another one I haven't gotten to yet.
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| This one was absolutely hilarious! I now read this author's blog as well. |
Somehow, these books found their way on my Summer Reading List as well:
Tell the Wolves I'm Home: A very good story about a young teenager in the 1980s whose beloved uncle whom she adores dies from AIDS. This story tells of her friendship with her uncle's mysterious partner.
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| The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A very sweet tale of a retired man who walks across England on a pilgrimage to save an old friend. Along the way he confronts his past and relationships. |
While my husband and I stole away for almost a week of vacation just the two of us, I had the luxury of reading three books (all excellent!!!!):
How about you? What are you reading?
Happy Reading-
Megan
Barb writes:
"How do you pick a good book to read? Do you go by its cover? Friend recommendation? Book Reviews? I have to be captured in the first few chapters in order for me to be committed. I am an avid reader, belong to a relaxed, womenʼs book club that drinks more wine than discusses books (I am not proud!), keep current on new books by reading reviews ....and I enjoy my Kindle more than “LIFE” itself. Quite frankly, it is the best gift I have ever given myself!"
Barb shares a little about herself:
"I enjoy decorating my house, renovating my daughter's house in NY, painting, counted cross stitch samplers, gardening and volunteering at the local hospital in town. But I must say, that I read a lot...whenever I have the chance. It is definitely a passion of mine and I love to spread what I have read to others. Whether it is lending a book (I still have many in my house in book form) or recommending off my KINDLE. You canʼt go wrong with a good book."
Barb shares her favorite CURRENT READS:
Barb's Favorite Current and Not So Reads (not in any order):
1. Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
2. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
3. Stones From the River by Ursula Hegi
4. The Lion’s Game and The Lion by Nelson DeMille
5. Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Bons by Lorna Landvik
6. The Wisdom of Menapause by Christine Northrup
7. One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus
8. Cane River by Lalita Tademy
9. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
10. The Time Traveler’s Wife byAudrey Niffenegger
11. Sullivan’s Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
12. Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
13. Ireland by Frank Delaney
14. Pillars of the Earth & World Without End by Ken Follett
15. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
16. Around the Next Corner by Elizabeth Wrenn
17. Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross
18. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
19. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
20. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
21. 3 Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen
22. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows
23. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
24. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
25. Little Bee by Chris Cleave
26. South of Broad by Pat Conroy
27. The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
28. Still Alice by Lisa Genova
29. Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
30. A Reliable WIfe by Robert Goolrick
31. Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
32. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
33. Somewhere Inside: Story of Laura Ling by Lisa and Laura Ling
34. Midwives by Chris Bojhalian
35. The Likeness by Tana French
Barb writes: "Who doesnʼt love a good read? Whether it is a quick read or one that consumes you for a month or two...there is nothing better than a book that swallows you up. I tend to read lighter in the summer and save my “BIG” books for the cold winter nights. Either way, I am never without a book and now... my KINDLE!!!"
Barb shares her favorite CLASSIC READS:
Barb's Favorite Classic Reads (no special order):
1. Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurrtry
2. Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns
3. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
4. Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
5. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
6. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
7. The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
8. Night by Elie Wiesel
9. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
10. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
11. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
12. Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
14. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
15. Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
16. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Barb writes, "A CLASSIC READ is a book that through the “test of time” never grows old. You may have read it in high school or in your youth. Try it again as an adult. You will see the book in a whole new light. You will get so much more out of it. All of the above are books that will capture and take you away to a great place. I highly recommend them all!"
Barb writes, "A CLASSIC READ is a book that through the “test of time” never grows old. You may have read it in high school or in your youth. Try it again as an adult. You will see the book in a whole new light. You will get so much more out of it. All of the above are books that will capture and take you away to a great place. I highly recommend them all!"
Barb shares her favorite GO TO AUTHORS:
Barb's Favorite Go To Authors (again, in no special order):
1. Mary Kay Andrews:
2. Dorothea Benton Frank
3. Chris Bojhalian
4. David Baldacci
5. Rosamunde Pilcher
6. Nelson DeMille
7. Anita Shreve
8. Lisa See
9. Jodi Piccoult
10. Richard Paul Evans
11. John Steinbeck
12. Sue Kidd Monk
13. Anne River Siddons
14. Ken Follett
15. Mauve Binchy
16. Mary Alice Monroe
17. Janet Evanovich
18. David Sedaris
19. Julia Glass
20. Joe Coomer
21. Abraham Verghese
22. Sally Gunning
23. Frank Delaney
24. Laura Hillenbrand
25. Philippa Gregory
Barb writes:
"Just about anything these authors have written, I have read. I hope that you look online or at your library or nearest book store to find some great stories by the above authors. Stretch yourself, and gather a few for the long winter that will be here before we know it.
I also have a long book list and if you would like it sent to you through email attachment (I have an apple computer) I would be happy to send it. Email me at barbmcfaden@yahoo.com"
I want to thank Barb for sharing her love of reading and book lists with us! Thanks a ton Barb!
Happy reading, decorating, & living-
Megan
