Three Authors to Savor this Summer
In the spirit of living it up this summer and keeping things bright, carefree, and cheerful, I’m highlighting three of my favorite warm-weather authors and their books that rank on the top of my list.
The Family Fang
Pleased to report that no vampires are featured in this novel, but what you do get is a interesting, memorable, and strange read…
Sisterhood Everlasting
If you need a light poolside read that features well-developed characters, offers engrossing plot turns, provides a fair amount of substance for a summer read, and majorly keeps you reading, hang out in this Sisterhood one last time.
Bossypants and Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
Both Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling are comediennes, write for and act in an NBC sitcom – 30 Rock and The Office, respectively – and have perfected that blend of quirky, quick, and intelligent humor. When each debuted an autobiographic, humorous collection of essays/contemplations, I had a feeling that both books would just be FUN: I was right.
The Book Thief
Grab a box of tissues, a sweater for your goose bump chills, and a friend to share this one with. By far, The Book Thief is one of the most creative, inspired, devastating, and brilliantly written books I’ve ever read.
If Only I Had Actually Been Lounging Poolside…
Cannot believe it’s already May! If you look at the date of my last blog entry, you might guess that, much like Julia Roberts, Lindsay Lohan, Carrie Underwood, and many other celebrities of varying talent levels, I’ve recently taken a bit of a hiatus. We’ve had a very overwhelming 2012 so far…
Room
If you’ve ever been emotionally involved or interested in the Elizabeth Smart, Shawn Hornbeck, or Jaycee Dugard cases and admired their strength when their kidnappers were caught and persecuted, then this novel is certainly for you. While there are obvious comparisons to be made to these famous kidnappings/rescues, Room is its own story, and you will root for the confused yet courageous five year old narrator all the way through.
All I want (to read) for Christmas!
Need some last minute gift ideas? Maybe you’ve got all of your presents wrapped and waiting under your beautifully decorated tree. If so, I’m impressed! Oh well – ’tis the season for crazy shopping, weekends full of parties, tons of goodies and sweets, great times with family and friends, and some quality reflection on the real reason we are celebrating a forgiven, redeemed, and blessed life.