Most of you know that I am a speed reader. It's genetic, I didn't take a class or anything. I wonder what would happen if I did take a class? I've always been able to do it and while it use to be really embarrassing when I was in school, I now think it's very cool. Like, if I were an X-Men, that would be my mutant power. It's also very useful when reading long, boring legal documents that relate to purchasing a home.
This summer I have read a ton of books and we are only a few weeks in. I thought I'd share my favorites and I'd love it if you have any recommendations for this week's library run!
Summer Must Read Books:
Love the One You're With
An easy read, but not as light-hearted as her others. I found this to be the most relateable (is that a word?) of her books. It's a bit cliche, but a good, interesting story. I'd call it a great beach read.
Redeeming Love
My favorite book so far this year. It deals with tough situations and has some hard moments but the story is incredibly beautiful. It's definitely a love story, but so far from the typical romantic novel that it shouldn't be classified as such. It's much more a story about growth, trust, and relationships.
My Sister's Keeper
This was my first time reading one of her books and I loved it. I thought the plot twists were great and the writing was captivating. I had no interest in seeing the movie until I read the book, but I have the sense that the movie won't be able to do the book justice since it is such an intricately detailed novel.
Blessings
This was one of those books where I hated certain outcomes but appreciated the reality of them that prevented the book from being cliche. What I really liked was the undercurrent of thoughts about what and who defines us and our roles. It's a story that is told really well and would be fantastic for book club reading.
Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities
I thought this was a really interesting read. While my own experience with sorority life differed a lot from this book, I still think it's worth reading. The author posed as a sorority member, so it reads as an expose and at times is fairly shocking. It definitely made me want to read more of her work, which is how I rate authors on my hot or not scale. Secrets Of The Tomb is on my to-read list.
