Recently, I left for my summer vacation and one of my first priorities was to load up on books for the flight. First to go in my bag were a couple from home just waiting to be read, one of them being “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann, a tale of the intersecting lives of ten characters in New York City during the summer of 1974. Next, I downloaded a few good reads onto my iPad, including “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson, a true murder mystery that takes place during the Chicago World's Fair of 1893.
If you are searching for summer reading options, look no further than this article, “The Top 10 Books for Lazy Summer Reading” by Lucy, also known as LKW31 on Squidoo. Her list includes books for pure escapism, chick lit, an autobiography, a classic, an inspirational adventure book, and even a summer food cookbook. Like Lucy, I am an avid reader and always like to know what others are reading. Lucy’s article was intriguing because I hadn’t heard of many of the books on her list, yet she made them all sound interesting and fun; the perfect summer books. Besides her well-written and enthusiastic descriptions of each book, she also includes beautiful photos depicting the setting for each story. What does Lucy look for in a book for summer reading? She writes, “The best holiday read for me is one that immerses me into another person's world, with originality and imagination.” I couldn’t agree more. While I tend to read mostly non-fiction, in summer I want to escape into a well-told story. Of the ten books Lucy recommends, the one that appeals to me most is “One Day” by David Nicholls, the story of two people and what they are doing on one particular day over a twenty year period.How about you? What will be in your book bag this summer?Visit: Top 10 Books for Lazy Summer Reading
This was a beautiful write-up for a fantastic book review by LKW31. The lens is first rate; and I was so intrigued by her review of The Seven Fires of Mademoiselle that I ordered it immediately after reading the lens! So glad you pointed me to this.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that is the best article suggesting books to read that I've ever read! How very entertaining Lucy is with her suggestions. I think I have to read them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim for reviewing my lens! I read the Seven Fires of Mademoiselle last Summer by an idyllic lake in Switzerland - it really is the most perfect book for holiday reading and I hope guardianstar enjoys it as much as I did. And thank you Bevspaper for visiting and your very kind comment!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely end to the week to be featured here and "Let the Great World Spin" sounds very good - I will have to seek this out!
Wow! Now that's a lens to get the book lover in me daydreaming about a nice, and long, vacation.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am an avid reader and I weigh my carry-on bag down with books for any flight, short or long. I pack a whole small suitcase of books if we are driving.
ReplyDeleteI love the quote you referenced in this review. It just about says it all.
Excellent review! On my way now to visit the lens. Thanks!
Like Lucy's, the best summer reading lists consist of different kind of books. Some classics, some non-fiction, a thriller maybe. Extra time for reading is one of the main reasons I look forward to summer vacation each year. There's nothing like chuckling over a funny line while lying on the beach!
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