MY SUMMER READING LIST
Being in my hometown evokes a Pandora’s Box of memories. The little girls riding their bikes down the quiet streets so reminds me of myself. When I was 12, my summer days were pretty simple; my bike, the pool, and the same two tank tops and cut off jeans every single day. I rode to the pool most afternoons and many days, I would bike to the library. I was probably too cool for the summer reading program at that point, but I loved to read. I didn’t need rewards to motivate me. I would peruse the shelves, usually choosing mysteries. I would read one book after another, slipping away for hours to enjoy my new book then then cruising down to the library to start all over again a few days later.
This summer is no different from when I was 12. I still have a summer reading list. Most of it is historical fiction but there are a few nonfiction titles mixed in too. Here’s what I’m reading:
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by Daisy Goodwin
Hemingway’s Girl
by Erika Robuck
The House Girl: A Novel (P.S.)
by Tara Conklin
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories
by Marina Keegan
Mrs. Poe
by Lynn Cullen
by Susan Macaulay

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Thank you for the list!!!! I just started figuring out that it's OK to just sit and read right in the middle of the day. Feels so scandalous! Ha! I love free time!!!!
Mrs. Poe is on my Summer list too, Alicia! I'm goingt to post mine over the weekend. I love getting book ideas from other people(i'm lazy) and can't wait for your reviews!
I read The Book Thief and it was amazing. You will laugh and cry. Have Kleenex handy. Currently I'm reading Spoken From the Heart by Laura Bush. What an extraordinary first lady. Regardless of your political party preference, you will love seeing a glimpse into the White House from her point of view. Next I'm reading Balancing it all by Candace Cameron Brue and The Fault in our Stars.
Looks like a great list, I read For The Children's Sake with a Charlotte Mason book club this last year and it is great!
Just commented on fb, but will here too. I believe I told you a few yrs ago about Outlander. Best historical fiction EVER. pinky swear. I spent one summer , between 4th and 5th grade reading all the sweet valley high books. One day I read 6. I think that was my record ;)Only one I've read on that list is For the Children's Sake. Very good!
Mrs.Poe has been on my list. Can't wait to hear your review. I have been reading some teen fiction// The Fault in our Stars & Wonder// my girlies want to read them so I had to preview.
Happy reading! I love summer reading!!!
xo
I miss reading so much! I love it, but just don't take the time, or when I do I usually fall asleep :/ But I just started one the other day, and I know that once I rekindle that flame i'll want to keep going, or so I hope! Summer is the perfect time for it!