Was it just me or did July race by? (Whoa, just sounded like an old person there, accidentally).
Anyway, Round 2! Time to tell me what to read in August.
A few people asked last time how I picked the winner; I put the number of comments in a random integer generator and then whatever number between 1 and 32 (that’s how many suggestions there were last time) came up, I counted down to that comment and, ta-da! Winner! Ding ding ding!
It can be any genre, any age level, and have been published last week or three hundred years ago. You can pick it because it’s a book that everyone should read or because it changed your life or because it is great literature or just because it entertained you. You can DEFINITELY suggest the same book you suggested last month.
Here’s how it goes:
- Comment with the title of one book you think I should read (any book you want). One title only, please, lest my brain explode.
- On the last day of the month, I’ll select one comment at random.
- On the off-chance that I’ve already read the book you select, I’ll contact you and ask for a follow-up suggestion (make sure there is a way to contact you either by blog or email).
- I’ll get a copy of the book and read it by the end of August.
- I’ll write a review of it here. Even if I hate the book, I will not hate you.
And. . .go!
poodle says
i still think you should read The Great Starvation Experiment. I might keep suggesting this every month until it gets picked!!
Janelle says
My favorite book growing up was Amy's Eyes, by Richard Kennedy. I believe it is out of print, but can hopefully be found at your library.
Lexilooo says
I recently blogged about this book, and you commented, hehe, but read it!
My Enemy's Cradle, by Sara Young.
So, so good!
Zillah says
brideshead revisited, evelyn waugh.
megan says
On the off chance you didn't read it… The Eyre Affair, Jasper Fforde. I actually hated this book for the first few pages, but once I accepted the fact that it is rather strange, I loved it.
heidikins says
I'm repeating my suggestion from last month: Atlas Shrugged.
xox
diana banana says
these is my words by nancy e. turner
Elizabeth says
Sloppy Firsts!
ellen says
Marley & Me by John Grogan
Carly Jane says
Yesterday I finished reading Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt… and I loved it. You've probably read already… but if not, you should!
RA says
The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan
Noelle says
oddballs.
Packrat says
A Thousand Pieces of Gold. The book, not the movie.
Jodi says
I love that you say "on the off chance…". You've read more books than anyone I know in real life who isn't over 50.
Anyway, I'm recommending Left to Tell by Immaculée Ilibagiza.
TheMoncurs says
I think I'm going to start picking ridiculously difficult novels and suggesting them every month under the rationalization that you need some culture and grown up books in your life. But really, it's because I know you'll spend forever slogging through it while my book count slowly rises.
Linda says
Life of Pi, because I still find myself contemplating it occasionally.
Sherry says
War and Peace because I hate you. 🙂 And I agree with Kayla. (Actually, I loved that novel, but it make me laugh if you had to read the whole thing in one month).
But I wouldn't be sad if RA or Linda one.
Emily says
I think last time I recommended "These Is My Words" which I do think you should read, but this time I'm recommending, "Love Walked In" by Marisa de los Santos.
Picture Taker says
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Kate says
I think you need to read Unwind. It is amazing.
Angiegirl says
Gonna stick with my vote from last time. DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST by Juliet Marillier.
Norby Family says
Vanity Fair, William Makepeace Thackery… I really enjoyed this one in high school. You've probably already read it though… You are tough to pick a book for, just so you know.
Mary says
The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer.
Melanie says
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
Shelly says
Glad I'm not the only one repeating my suggestion from last time! The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. The sequel just came out yesterday!
Corbett Family says
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. My pick for book club last year and I loved it. I don't think anyone else did. 🙂
Kath says
Fun idea! My suggestion is: Losers Guide to Life and Love by A.E. Cannon
Kimberly F. says
I was going to just recommend Oryx and Crake again, because it is my life's work to get everyone I know to read that book (along with the Book Thief, but you have already read that one), but I think I'll put that off for next month and recommend Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede instead. (And if you like that one – and haven't already read it, of course – there are sequels! Hooray!)
Katherine says
Disclaimer: It's long, and I don't particularly care for anything else I've read by Steinbeck.
But.
East of Eden is beautiful and epic and potentially life-changing, and I think everyone should read it.
Yankee Girl says
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Alison Stewart says
Sticking with my 1st suggestion:
The Alchemyst (Nicholas Flamel #1) by Michael Scott
tootie says
One of my favorite books is a cute memoir called "Funny in Farsi" by Firoozeh Dumas. It's a quick, fun read.
Jenny says
Three Cups of Tea
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Kelly J. says
the
magician's
assistant.
I finally got someone ive been bugging 2 years to read it who thought it was one of her favorite books ever now. Pressure, Janssen, pressure.
lifeisdreaming says
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, by Jane Austen & Seth Grahame-Smith
(Not world changing lit, but I thought it was very funny. Also available on audiobook, which is how I came across it)
J. says
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I loved it!
Jenn says
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Lexilooo says
Another suggestion- On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford. It alternates between the 1940's and 1980's in Seattle and talks about the Chinese and Japanese immigrants in the city. I had never read anything like this, and I really enjoyed the story!
Suey says
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. So good!
Lisa says
Me & Emma by Elizabeth Flock.
smalldog says
Cold Comfort Farm, by Stella Gibbons
Liz says
I'm currently reading the Sword of Truth series, and I like it, so try
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind. Fantasy, definitely not YA, and rather hefty, but I am on book 5 and still going strong!
Amy Sorensen says
I think you should read Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. It sorta/kinda changed my life when I read it at 19…(sorta/kinda because a lot of other things happened that changed my life that year, but that book was one!)