There's really nothing better than curling up with a good book. I love to read for an hour or so before I go to bed (which usually means I'm in bed super early. Olive doesn't mind. She loves to snooze).
Here are some books I've read as of late, accompanied by my deep thoughts:
- Wild, Cheryl Strayed: I didn't love it. While her story is certainly amazing and inspiring, it just didn't jazz me the way I thought it would based on the reviews. Still, I would recommend it, especially if you'd rather live vicariously through someone outdoorsy and not experience the blisters firsthand.
- What Remains, Carole Radziwill: This one really surprised me--I had remembered Carole the writer from her Glamour magazine days, and of course I knew Carole the television star from Real Housewives of NY, but this book gave a whole new perspective of her life as a journalist and wife, and I really, really liked it.
- The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls, Anton Disclafani: Hmmmm. I would recommend this, but as I'm thinking about what my real opinion is of the book on a whole, there are certain aspects of the storyline I didn't enjoy. If you read it, you might know what I'm referring to...but I still think it's a worthwhile read.
- Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Maria Semple: Loved it. I didn't want it to end.
- The Fault in Our Stars, John Green: Looking for a book that makes you ugly cry? This is it. I spent a solid 1/2 hour sobbing--even though it's marketed as YA, this quasi-adult thoroughly enjoyed the story.
- The Light Between Oceans, M.L. Stedman: I wasn't totally wowed by this one--I liked the general concept, but I found that it dragged in certain places. It definitely makes you think, though--heartbreaking.
- The Tragedy Paper, Elizabeth Laban: I don't know if it's prep school kid in me, but I really liked this book--it keeps you sucked in, and I thought the ending did it justice.
- The Other Typist, Suzanne Rindell: I'm only three chapters in, but so far so good.
Do you have any book recommendations? What should I add to my list?
My book club book as where you'd go, but didn't actually read it. It's on my list and now I am adding the tragedy paper. Have you read the art of fielding? Reading it now, enjoying it...
ReplyDeleteI commented earlier, so sorry if you get the 2x. Thanks for all the recs! I really want to read What Remains, but was hesitant on reading a 'housewife' book since many of them arent so bright.at.all.
ReplyDeleteI will put a few as samples on my ipad today. I read so much in the winter that having a library of samples is great! I think you saw my blog a few weeks ago -- I am reading The Goldfinch and am loving it. Her older book, Secret History, is a must read if you havent yet.