Photo Copyright: Windswept Sands by K.Gibson
Whether you
read one or not, I invite you to find and share your favorite summer reads in
the comments.
Enjoy!
Summer is
the perfect time to get swept away. This Pulitzer Prize winner could do just
that. Some of the reviews I read are saying this beautifully written book has
well-drawn characters and a story that flows. If those aren’t good enough, the
page-long overview on Barnes & Noble might help sway you.
Here’s part
of the Overview from Barnes & Noble:
Doerr’s
“stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco
Chronicle) are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and
Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one
another. Ten years in the writing, a National Book Award finalist, All the
Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer
“whose sentences never fail to thrill” (Los Angeles Times).
Are your
little ones asking for a pet? This could be a fun book to help you settle on
the right one, or just get the conversation rolling in a fun way. Since our
kids have been asking for everything from puppies to ponies, it’s time we pick
this one up and read together.
Not sure?
Here’s a brief clip from Barnes & Noble:
This
never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is
the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and
sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one!
The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to
illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes
you just have to do it!
Anthologies
are a recurring theme for me this summer. I enjoy them because you can sample
short stories from a variety of authors. It’s a great way to find out whether I
like a writer’s style before committing to a longer length novel.
This
anthology sounds just right for all those rushing to fit in last-minute travels
before heading back-to-school.
Overview from
B&N:
An Innocent Abroad: Life Changing Trips From 35 Great Writers is everything a
travel anthology should be, ranging from funny to touching to
heartbreaking while always remaining engrossing. The anthology features a
diverse and wide ranging number of contributors, from writers Dave Eggers
and Ann Patchett
to seasoned travel chroniclers like Jan Morris.
