We are already into week seven of our summer reads, and so it is time for the Summer Reads 2017 Update #2. I’ve been on a bit of a reading streak, and have not only added some books to the list but read a ton in the meanwhile.

Since our last update (click here), I’ve finished Trials of the Earth, The Gustav Sonata, The Wonder, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, The Book of Summer, and The Little French Bistro. That’s seven books in six weeks. Not bad.

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry 
This book was at least interesting. Quite interesting. It’s told from the vantage point of a young girl, and is full of fairy tales. That being said, I can’t think of anyone I’d specifically recommend it to and I wouldn’t put it on a list of books I couldn’t put down. Most of the time I was just waiting to get through it. If you want it, let me know and I will send it to you (paperback version).

Trials of the Earth
This book was excellent. Very interesting. I’m very glad I’m not a pioneer woman. Highly recommend the book if you are looking for an interesting memoir or something of a historical nature. It’s more real and grittier than Little House on the Prairie, but then again it’s written for adults. I really liked it and I think you would too if you enjoy memoirs. Again, I’m super glad I was not born a pioneer woman. I keep mentally going back to this book. Great read.

The Gustav Sonata
Ok, this book was  interesting, too. It’s a historical novel of sorts, taking place immediately after WWII. The characters were good. The story was good. I can’t really think of anyone who would love it, but if you have wanted to read it let me know and I will send it to you.

The Book of Summer: A Novel
Honestly, after the first four books I read, I needed a bit of a break in the form of some lighter reading. My criteria for light reading is a beachy cover, a story that takes place on the coast, and nothing too serious. This book fit the description perfectly. When it was done, I found myself researching the homes that are falling into the Atlantic in Nantucket. If you are in need of a light read, let me know and it’s yours.

The Little French Bistro: A Novel
I loved this book. It was another one I selected for a light read, and it was delightful. I loved everything about it, and took photos of some of the passages so I can go back and re-read them when I need some inspiration. I loved this book so much I purchased another one of her books to read later this summer.

The Wonder
After two light reads as palate cleansers, I went back to the regular reading list with Emma Donoghue’s The Wonder. It takes place in Ireland, seven years past the Great Famine. It is a fascinating read, a really interesting story line. I couldn’t put it down and read through it very quickly. Now that it’s done, I keep mentally returning to it.

What’s next? Perfect Little World, by Kevin Wilson. What are you reading this summer?

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