Tell Me What to Read: Round 14
You may not have noticed, but I skipped Tell Me What to Read in August because I was TWO books behind (no longer!).
Fortunately (fortunately, right?!), I am now settled in with a new library card (who am I kidding? I totally had the old library card – I just updated my address and also got Ella added on which means I can now check out FORTY-FIVE books at a time, instead of my previous piddly 15 and can also request 9 books at a time, which is a lifesaver. I have, to no one’s surprise, already maxed out my requests.
I. . . .just wrote a whole paragraph about my library card. I am a sad soul.
Pretend not to notice how pathetic I am, and instead busy yourself with suggesting something for me to read in September:
1. Comment with the title of one book you think I should read (any book you want). One title only, please, lest my brain explode.
2. I’ll select one comment at random and announce it on the blog within the next week.
3. 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).
4. I’ll get a copy of the book and read it by the end of September.
5. I’ll write a review of it here. Even if I hate the book, I will not hate you.
The Code of the Woosters by PG Wodehouse. You know Frankie wants you to..
Gregor the Overlander on audio CD, as narrated by Paul Boehmer. And yes, I'm turning it into "Tell Me What to Listen To".
The Price of Motherhood by Ann Crittenden
The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver! Although I'm starting to worry that all the hype will ruin your experience when you do eventually read it…
Lost, by Jacqueline Davies.
YA about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts, it was very different…but good!
I'm going to suggest that you read Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins because I would really like to read your review of it. I'm sure that you were already planning on reading this (if you haven't already).
You know my standby for this: Cold Sassy Tree
"The Cradle" by Patrick Somerville
P.S. I love your library card joy! My husband is exactly like that. 🙂
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. I haven't actually read it but it is up next in the queue and I think it looks fun.
The Pillars of the Earth – Ken Follett 🙂 it's an amazing book!
The Likeness by Tana French. Sorry if I posted twice.
How could anyone be expected to only have 15 books?? I don't know what my limit is, but I have yet to hit it. I have, however, hit the "you have too high a fine to check out more" limit. Darn movies with a one week limit get me every time!
For a book I suggest: Hmm. I got nothing. How about Amy & Roger's Epic Detour? I have not read it, but maybe just seeing your review would be enough.
The Road Home by Ellen Emerson White
The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carmen
I just reread the whole series in order to read the newest book. Love em 🙂
East of Eden, by Steinbeck.
Unwitting Wisdom by Helen Ward.
You should read it, and then buy it to read to Enna as she grows older. The illustrations are gorgeous.
(yes, I recommended a children's book- it seems appropriate now!)
You still haven't read Life of Pi, right? That's my pick for you.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Wall
xox
Empire Falls by Richard Russo (I picked it out for a book club discussion and am really enjoying it!)
Love Walked in by Marisa De Los Santos. Just read it and really enjoyed it.
I think this is my favorite time of the month, because then I fill up my queue at the library with all the books that people suggest for you!