Boy, I have really lost my mojo since my mother died. I have no desire to write for the longest time-maybe the tides are turning. So, I thought I could start with a simple blog item about good summer reads. I was just asked for some suggestions, so this might be a good place to share. So, here ya go...happy reading!!
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J.Ryan Stradel A story of Eve, who is born into a foodie family of the Northern Midwest, and we follow her life as she makes food her passion. Chapters are written like vignettes, all tied to Eve in some fashion as the sotry moves forward. And there are great recipes in there as well...
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage. Book opens with a father and his 3 year old daughter standing on the doorstep of a neighbor to announce his wife was murdered while he was at work and the 3 year old was present when the murder occurred. Great Psychological thriller.
Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson. Liked Gone Girl? You will like Kind Worth Killing. Fast paced with ruthless characters.
Book of you by Claire Kendal. A great stalker story. And a perfect summer read.
Light between Oceans by ML Stedman. A young couple live on an island to care for the lighthouse hundreds of miles from the mainland, where a boat, a dead man, and a very alive baby, wash ashore on their island. There are great moral questions with this story.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara This is a heavy but well written story of four men who meet in college and remain friends thorughout their lives. The story focuses on one character, Jude, who probably has had more heartbreak and tragedy than anyone could imagine. A beautifully written story, but a long one..700+ pages.
Enjoy!!
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