I’ve gotten a good amount of reading in so far this summer. Reading on our trip to Colorado, when my older son was COMPLETELY preoccupied with geo-caching and my younger son was COMPLETELY preoccupied with my sister-in-law’s cat, reading at the almost-daily, two hour water polo practices, reading at the pool, etc. Here’s my list so far:
THREE TIMES L
UCKY The middle-grade novel I mentioned in a previous post. I LOVED it. In three words, it was funny, quirky, and wise.
CODE NAME VERITY Easily my favorite read in months (and I’ve read some great books!). It’s a WWII spy novel, but not at all in the way you’d expect. In three words, it was intense, heart-breaking, and uplifting.
THEY CAME TO BAGHDAD My Agatha Christie throw-back. Had a tough time getting into this one. In three words, it was clever, confusing, and surprising.
BEAUTIFUL CHAOS The third book in the BEAUTIFUL CREATURES series. In three words: Southern, dark, and desperate.
BEAUTIFUL DAYS The second book in the BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS series, about three gorgeous girls taking on New York City during Prohibition. In three words: glamourous, languorous, and dangerous.
Next up? Probably THE PROPHET by Amanda Stevens, the second in THE GRAVEYARD QUEEN series. My prediction in three words? Creepy, shocking, and spine-chilling. I’ll have to be careful reading this one after dark…
On the horizon? JOY FOR BEGINNERS by Erica Bauermeister. I loved THE SCHOOL OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS! And I love the premise of this one: six friends make a pact–each will accomplish something that scares them within a year .
What are you reading? And what’s on your list?
The first is The Book Rat’s Austen in August, starting August 15th, and including a Persuasion Read-along, and the second is the Second Annual Austenesque Extravaganza, planned for September, which includes Sociable Sunday, Wednesday Word Games, and much more! Both have lots of fun things planned, so please come visit if you get a chance! 
