Here we are again. Books. *sigh of happiness*
As you can see, I have ventured into a diverse library selection as of late. And, in case you were wondering, no--I haven't finished Lord of the Rings, but thanks for asking. How many 1,000 page trilogies have you finished this summer? Hmm?? Not so easy, is it?
I'm sorry. That got a little aggressive.
I feel a little guilty about not finishing books. Until I was about 12 I finished every book I ever started, even if I hated it. And I would finish that book before I started a new one. Then I realized that's a painful way to go through life, and that's how I ended up here: midway through four books at once.
But first let me tell you about the books I've actually finished this summer.
All the Light We Cannot See entranced me. It was a beautiful novel, through and through. Some may disagree with me (looking at you, Mom), but I loved the unique and refreshing characters, quickly changing scenes, and all the different forms and expressions of love throughout the story. The transportation to France through this book wasn't half bad either, if you're the kind of person who--like me--sometimes searches for novels based on location.
Yes Please is a different type of book. It falls in the genre that many of my guilty-pleasure books fall under: celebrity memoir. Amy Poehler is a remarkable and very successful women. She trail-blazed the comedy scene for women, and I never fail to laugh when she, while very pregnant, raps about moose while Sarah Palin bobs along. This book will empower you. Perfect for some light, inspirational summer reading.
Now, another book on this list also falls under the category of guilty-pleasure: Dragonfly in Amber. If you've read previous posts in this blog, you'll know that I went abroad to Scotland, the most beautiful country I've ever been to. While there, I read Outlander; the first book in the series. This series takes place in Scotland, which drew me to them. I keep reading them because it reminds me of the beauty of the country, and also because they're easy books to read. Not much thinking necessary. To be honest, there are several scenes in the books that border on erotica. Very historically accurate erotica. But still.
I'm also in the middle of Mud Season. I picked up this book because my boss wrote it. One of my bosses. I'm fortunate enough to have the opportunity to help do the publicity for her upcoming book release. So that I have a better idea of what I'm publicizing, she graciously sent me her two previous books. Mud Season is her first, and I have to say I'm really enjoying it. The memoir centers around her family's relocation to rural Vermont and chronicles the process of acclimating to the new culture. Her voice is conversational and fun, creating an atmosphere that makes you feel like her friend she dishes all the details to. Plus, she's fulfilling the dream of many: living in the place you vacation. Many readers will enjoy imagining themselves designing a cozy chicken coop and hiking to picturesque waterfalls, all while battling off bats and bears and skunks and angry townspeople.
The last two books on my list are To Read books. I'm a proud feminist and like to voice my opinions to those who haven't seen the light, but I want to argue well. I want to be as convincing as the cause itself is. So, I'm hoping to further educate myself with The Secret History of Wonder Woman and We Should All be Feminists.
I'll let you know how they turn out.
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