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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Summer Reading Goal

I love to read! I have this fear, planted in my head by my sister, that once the baby arrives, I won't have time to cut my toenails, much less read. So... fueled by anxiety and my voracious literary appetite, I am setting a goal. Here is the list of books I WANT to read this summer.

  • Sundays at Tiffany's- my wonderful friend Hollie recommends this one. She said that the tagline is, "What if your one true love is your imaginary friend?" Need I say more? I can't wait to read this one. It will also be my first James Patterson book. 
  • The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake. This one is about a woman who, at age eleven, discovers that she can taste emotions in food. My first inclination: a gift and a curse. Plus, with Jeremiah being a chef, I feel an interesting connection. I also love love love the title.
  • Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It. 11 short stories. Oprah had it on her summer reading list. Nuf said.
  • The Outlander Series- I'm on to book 2 "Voyager." Who doesn't love time travel and Scottish Highland Clansmen?  BONUS: The main male character, Jamie Fraser, is super dreamy. Plus my Grandma Bonnie has excellent taste in books. She opened my eyes to the series.
  • The Hunger Games- Yet another Carol Fain recommendation. We all know that she can pick a book! It is by Suzanne Collins (author of the Gregor the Overlander series). From what I remember it seems to be all about a contest in an impoverished society. The winner of the contest gets food for their family for life...I think the losers die. Sheesh!
  • Three Cups of Tea- I'm having a hard time getting started on this one. I usually struggle with non-fiction, but I really want to see it through. 
  • All of my baby books. 
As I finish a book, my plan is to write a little review. Wish me luck! If you have any suggestions, leave a comment. I always love a good book:)

Hugs, 
Brandi

5 comments:

  1. Okay, I'm not sure if you like "Chick-Lit" or not but I LOVED "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin. It also has a follow up book called "Something Blue". I think with the baby coming you might enjoy these two. :)

    She just put another one out in May. I guess you could call it the off-spring of the first and second. :) It's called "Heart of the Matter". I would like to read that, ASAP. Let me know if you get a chance to read it.

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  2. The Hunger Games is amazing! And they're making it into a movie. I just started The Magicians. I'm not very far, but it was highly recommended.

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  3. Misty-I like Chick Lit. I have picked up a couple of Emily Giffin books, but haven't ever read anything of hers. I like Jennifer Weiner. She wrote "In Her Shoes" and several other good books. I like that those kinds of books are good for the summer and to give yourself a break from serious reads.

    Katie-what is "The Magicians" about?

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  4. It is fantasy and kind of like an adult Harry Potter. This guy is disappointed by real life and is obsessed with this fantasy world of Fillory (from a series of kid books he read when he was younger). He gets admitted to a school of magic and learns about the dark secrets of Fillory. I'm excited because there is a map at the beginning of the book, and that's usually a good indication (Phantom Tollbooth, City of Ember). If it's good, I'll let you borrow it. :)

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  5. Brandi...Jennifer Weiner is awesome! If you haven't read Little Earthquakes yet, SQUEEZE IT IN THE FRONT OF THE LINE! definite must read before your first baby!

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