If you know me at all, you know I’m a reader.
Like, a voracious, two-books-a-week, just-one-more-chapter-I-promise kind of reader. These days, with all that I’ve had going on in life, I’m more of a fiction and memoir reader than anything, because I love getting lost in a great story.
With summer in full-swing, and this being my self-proclaimed “summer of awesomeness” (because frankly, this past winter? It was basically the winter of despair), I’ve got books on my shelf that I want to share with a friend who could use a little awesomeness and getting lost in a good story.
Atlas Girl by Emily Wierenga – this is the most raw, honest memoir that I’ve read in a long time. Beautiful, beautiful. I dare you not to get lost in this one. (Also, dear Emily invited me to join her on Atlas Girl release blog tour. What an honour.)
Child of Mine by David & Beverly Lewis – Because, THIS COVER – friends, it’s gorgeous. And doesn’t it just look like a book to settle in to read on vacation?
Meant to be Mine by Becky Wade – I’ve been so glad to read Becky Wade’s books, she’s a fresh, real voice and I love a good, smart, clean, angst-filled romance as much as the next girl.
Undetected by Dee Henderson – this on my shelf ready for when I’ve got a few hours of daylight to read some good suspense…because it will keep me up reading all.night.long and the man who I share life with might protest.
Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest by Bonnie Gray Because, seriously – that title? It just speaks to my soul and I’m digesting the pages of this book slowly.
More Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott – Oh friend, I need to laugh more. Like real, flat-out, laughing. Kids love these jokes, and there is nothing better to get me to smile and laugh than hearing kids giggle uncontrollably.
I’ll be shipping off this box of happy summer reading next Monday to one commenter, picked randomly. Enter by telling me what you’re reading – or can’t wait to read next. I’d love some good recommendations for my own summer reading list!
Hi Ellen! I am presently reading William Backus’s ‘Telling Each Other the Truth’ and ‘A Grief Observed’ by C.S. Lewis….I would love your box of lighter, feel good reads for the summr! 😀
Oh – William Backus is so good! Yes, sounds like you need some lighter reads for the summer. 🙂
Oooh, I love a good giveaway! I’ve got my Kindle loaded up with new reading for our vacation time this summer, but I might try to squeeze in some old favourites like Erynn Mangum or Dee Henderson.
Okay, toddler-mama, how much time do you really get to read? 🙂 I think you’d love these.
I’m trying to read a chapter in bed every night, when she’s soundly in dreamland. Doesn’t work every night, but it’s nice when it does!
I am re-reading 2 of my favourites
Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wrobleski and The Shack by Wm.Paul Young
Isn’t re-reading awesome? Like visiting an old friend? I re-read Gone with the Wind every couple of years for that very reason. 🙂
I am reading Mad Adam by Margaret Atwood, the Divergent trilogy ( my daughters recommendation to me). I would love to read Atlas Girl! Also just read House in the Sky.
Oh – I don’t know about Mad Adam! I’ll have to look into that! Love our Canadian authors!
I’m reading a book by a local author. It’s “Called to be a Soldier” by Darrell Frey and is about the men from the local area who served as conscientious objectors during World War II. It’s quite good – and there is a good chance that your in-laws would know some of the men mentioned in the book. (It’s of particular interest to me because my maternal grandfather was one of them.)
That sounds really interesting, Sheri! It may be that my grandfather-in-law is in that book – he served in a camp north of here, and likely many men from the area all served together.
Thanks for your suggestions! I just downloaded ‘Atlas Girl’ to my ipad and can’t wait to get started!
Take care,
Nico,e