With the arrival of spring, I’ve admittedly been reading less. Some nights, curling up and watching The Voice just sounds so much more appealing (unfortunately). However, I’m definitely going to try harder, and I love that this monthly column keeps us all in check. I hope it inspires you to pick up a good book – or if you don’t need the reminder – gives you a chance to share what’s been on your nightstand lately.
Clara // The Storyteller: When searching for my last read, I really wanted a story that would transport me- something that would pull me out of my day to day and allow me to get completely lost in whatever I was reading. The Storyteller is just that. The plot follows Sage Singer, a baker who’s both dealing both with her own pain, and the pain and trauma of a bakery patron. Their stories are intertwined in the oddest of ways, and yet it all somehow seems to work. If you’re looking for an engaging read that isn’t a trashy chiclet- this is totally it!
Sarah // The Elegance of the Hedgehog: A friend recommended this book to me while I was still in school. I appreciated it at the time because the chapters were short enough that I could read a little bit each night. It’s definitely the type of book you can read more than once, so I recently picked it up again. The storyline has a bit of a philosophical overtone to it, but with enough sophisticated humor to keep it light. I’m really glad it was recommended to me, so now I’m recommending it to you!
Lauren // Grace: A Memoir: Yes, I jumped on the Grace bandwagon. But after watching The September Issue, who wasn’t a bit intrigued by Vogue’s red-headed, feisty creative director Grace Coddington? I’m only a couple chapters deep, but I love that her writing style seems to mirror her personality – very forthright and perfectly charming. Given that Grace narrates her storied fashion career and personal life without extra fluff and flowery language to weed through, it’s an easy read and true breath of fresh air.
Great list! I too stopped reading this spring, but plan to pick it back up this month. Reading seems to come much more natural during lazy summer vacations or cozy winter nights at home.
My thoughts exactly! Life seems like it’s stuck on fast forward in the spring.
Jodi Picoult is my favorite author, so I naturally loved her latest book. I read through it in like, 3 days!
I love your list and Jodi Picoult never fails to deliver – love her books!
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I finished the Grace memoir last month and found it really interesting. The last book I read was The Fault in Our Stars which I absolutely loved. Next up, I’ve been thinking about re-reading The Great Gatsby this weekend before the movie comes out!
SO excited for the movie. It’s a perfect time to re-read it!