Summer Reading, Part Two
September 11, 2013
Although the calendar says September and there are traces of fallen leaves, it feels decidedly like summer here. Highs in the mid-90's, killer humidity and a non-stop AC unit - you get the picture. It's too hot to be outside most of the day. After dinner, when most of the busy-ness of the day is done, the only thing I have been wanting to do is lie on my bed and read. And as such, I thought I'd share the list of books I've finished since my last list.
The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout
And the Mountains Echoes by Khaled Hosseini
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
The English Girl by Daniel Silva (I loved this thriller so much that I started back at the beginning of the series and read The Kill Artist and am half finished with The English Assassin.)
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
That puts my total summer reading count at 17 books. Not too shabby!
If you like Dan Brown, be sure to read Inferno. I think it's as good as The DaVinci Code.
Posted by: Elaine | September 11, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Loved Life After Life
Posted by: Jennie | September 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM
From your list I've read Gone Girl - totally gripping - and Me Before You - probably the best, most heart-wrenching book I've ever read. I love Jojo Moyes. Seems like we have similar taste and I'm looking for a new book so I'll try one of your other recommendations, thanks!
Posted by: Ceri | September 11, 2013 at 03:30 PM
Weird, I have read every one of those except the Daniel Silva book.
Posted by: Mary | September 11, 2013 at 04:38 PM
See, now you've given me even more books to request from the library. Thanks!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 11, 2013 at 05:49 PM
Hi Ceri - If you need a starting point, "Tell The Wolves I'm Home" was one of my favorites.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | September 11, 2013 at 05:54 PM
Mary - Ok. That is funny!
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | September 11, 2013 at 05:54 PM
Have you read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green? Loved it; beautifully written.
Posted by: pam | September 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Pam - I haven't read that yet,but it's on my list. Jane read it and loved it.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | September 12, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Hi Erin
I have read or bought most of the books on your list but had never heard of the author Daniel Silva and on your recommendation, as we seem to like the same genre of books, I am going to buy that one next. Well the first one. Have you read 11:22:63 by Stephen King yet? Now I'm not into horror stories but this was far from his usual writing and was a real page turner. Take it from me it's a great book that you will love. But go and see for yourself on Amazon.
Posted by: Patti | September 12, 2013 at 05:10 PM
P.S. I can't wait until your book comes out here in England. It's not due out here until October :-( Sometimes, very occasionally, I hate living here.
Posted by: Patti | September 12, 2013 at 05:12 PM
Love your lists! On to the library now. Thanks!
Posted by: ZingDay | September 13, 2013 at 02:03 AM
I often pull up your blog on my phone when I'm browsing at the library and choose something from your book lists! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Julie | September 13, 2013 at 09:16 AM
Aside from a couple of those, that looks like my summer list!
Posted by: Lisa Payne Kirker | September 18, 2013 at 07:52 AM