Summer Reading List
There’s something about summer and reading that just goes
together. And as the days fly by, so do the books. Here then is a brief outline
of four books I read over the past month:
Jewel by Bret
Lott – A touching, fascinating look back at the struggles of raising a special
needs child in post-WWII America. And a compelling reminder that the main
ingredient is a mother’s love.
The Marriage Plot
by Jeffrey Eugenides – This book proved the adage that you can’t judge a book
by its cover. The cover art nearly deterred me from what turned out to be a
fun, intelligent read. The fact that it took place in a New England college
town in the early 80s made it particularly relevant to me.
The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins – I finally gave in and began the trilogy … and couldn’t put
it down. This series is designed for young adult readers, but since in my mind
I am still 19, I felt I was the perfect audience. I have now gotten hold of the
two remaining books, and will likely plow through those as well.
Sam’s Letters to
Jennifer by James Patterson – Trite and way too sugary for my taste. A blessedly
quick read.
Vacation is over, but there’s still another four weeks of
summer! And the read-a-thon continues!
We read the Hunger Games this summer too. I had a hard time with the concept of children competing to the death so we opted out of seeing the movie.
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