I am a TV addict, I admit it, I’m not ashamed. Maybe it was not watching much as a kid, maybe it was my husband working a lot of nights and me needing company, maybe I just like being a zombie, whatever the reason, I love my shows.
My love for TV has only helped with my love of knitting, if I’m in front of the tube I have yarn and needles in my hands crafting something. In the summertime, my TV goes off and my needles go into a box and I bring out the books.
The Millenium Trilogy: I picked up the paperback copy of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I read it in two days it was so good. A very well thought out mystery book with clever characters taking place in Sweden. The other two books following did not disappoint. In fact the only disappointing thing about the series is that the author passed away and I have now read everything he has ever written.
Never let me go by Kazuo Ishiguro: One of the best books I have read in a very long time. Beautifully written, the writing is like poetry. The story itself may seem a little slow but is genius, I loved every moment of this book and can’t wait to read more by him.
Reading Lolita in Tehran: I read this book 3 years ago and loved it, when I saw it the library a couple of weeks ago I had to pick it up and reread it. It is about a book club that meets in Tehran, very well written and very beautiful story.
What books have you read this summer? I would love some more suggestions.
Why don’t you do goodreads anymore???? I’m curious by your glowing review of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo because everyone else I know who read it hated it! But I’ve been very curious about it, so maybe I’ll give it a chance. Read Cutting for Stone, you won’t be disappointed, and if you haven’t yet, read The Help. Both musts. I also recently finished My Name is Memory and really enjoyed it. Very interesting concept and left wanting more.
I am so glad you commented. I think the reason I liked TGWTDT so much was because I love a good thriller/murder mystery and this one was one that kept me guessing. The beginning of the book was weird with a lot of non important details but it all came together really well. The writer has his own unique writing style that takes a little getting used to but all in all a good story.
I keep hearing about The Help, I think I’m going to try that one next. I have never heard of My name is memory but I will go look it up and hopefully read that one too.
I haven’t read as much this summer as I would have liked – too busy catching up on knitting, tv and movies! But I did get through one book: “Relentless” by Dean Koontz. It was pretty good. I have an enormous stack awaiting reading, but I’m pretty sure I’m finally gonna get to the final Harry Potter book. You know, before the movie comes out.