In an attempt to make our blog more interactive, I am going to try something new.
This week our students go back to school, signaling the end of what seems like a short summer. So, my question is, "What did you read this summer?" Did you find time to laze around with a great book? If so, would you share it? Leave us a comment about your favorite summer
read(s)-- including author and a brief description-- and we'll post it on the list to the left. The next time you are wondering what book to dive into, take a look at our blog and get some recommendations from our family and friends. Happy reading!
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I had the priviledge of being able to read two books while I was out in California, visiting you. The book that Dave recommended turned out to be very entertaining. Marley and Me is a very quick read, and a really funny book. I know that Jen, Dave & Heather already read this book. I would recommend this to everyone - even if you are not an animal lover. It is a very entertaining story about a man and his dog. Dave & Jen know the author. Definitely a good read.
MOM
What an awesome idea! I read A LOT this summer so I will try to keep it to a few absolute favorites. Let's see....
1.) "City of Ember" by Jeanne Dupri
The only source of light in Ember is dying and a young girl has to find a way out before they are in total darkness forever.
2.) "The house of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer- A boy finds that he is the harvested clone of a Mexican drug lord.
3.) "Midwives" by Chris Bohjalian-
A horrible accident occurs during a home birth in rural Vermont and the midwife on trial begins to question everything about her life. Excellent read but uncomfortable and hard at times!
4.) "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson-A 15 year old girl slips into a depression that leaves her unable/unwilling to talk. Sad at times but extremely redemptive in the ending.
Hope that helps! There are about 18 more that I can come up with if need be! I will look to see what others reccomend too. Thanks guys!
Love,Kris
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
The story of Hosea and Gomer set during the gold rush...this one vies for the position of being my favorite book :)
At the Scent of Water by Linda Nichols
A tragedy tears a husband, wife, and family apart...and the healing that takes place years later
(from Jonathan's mom)
"Love in the Ruins" [Walker Percy] A witty novel involving a depressed psychiatrist whose new invention to cure the human soul just may end up destroying the world.
Sorry... but the best book I've read all summer was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. J.K. Rowling did an amazing job writing this seven book series! My vote for best fantasy series ever written... except for maybe Narnia...
Whoops. Sorry Jen, I didn't see that you had already recommended Harry Potter 7. So here's another try at a book not on your list yet.
U2 by U2 (U2 and Neil McCormick) The definitive book on U2. Very interesting insights into this fascinating band. Shows how they walk the tightrope of faith in a rock 'n roll culture. Great read.
Don't worry about stealing the idea, Jen. Remember I stole this whole blog idea from you in the first place. Feel free to reference/link to our list too if you want.
My vote is a book I just finished called SUMMER OF KINGS, a young adult novel by Han Nolan. She is one of my creative writing profs and a phenomenal writer. This book is about 14-year-old Esther Young who one summer falls in love with a supposed killer, 18-year-old King-Roy Johnson. This cross-cultural, coming-of-age story gives us a window in the 1960s era during the struggle for civil rights. It's a great read for people of all ages and though it's set in the past the characters are very engaging and contemporary.
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