Oh, hey there blog world! It's me, Carrie and I'm back. Ready to share more book reviews and get back into writing after a long hiatus for which I have no excuse other than maybe pregnancy exhaustion. We'll see how much writing gets done though after the babe arrives.
I was reading a good amount in June but then I started reading The Book Thief and two weeks later I'm still reading! That drives me nuts. I typically finish a book in a weekend. I'm not even that far. Granted, I am reading it on my tablet and sometimes I don't read as fast on there but I honestly think the book just isn't grabbing my attention enough. Everyone I know that read this book loved it except for one person. I guess I'm in the minority here and I've decided to not waste anymore time on it. Plus my tablet is dead right now, so good excuse. I'm going to start The Vacationers tonight for the holiday weekend.
Here are some of the other books I ready in June. It's a pretty eclectic mix I supposed.
1 Dead in Attic
Chris Rose
This book is an emotional collection of stories told by journalist Chris Rose in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The stories were at times heartbreaking but than the next one might be humorous, making light of an incredibly serious situation. We all saw the news stories and remember the images on TV but reading about it from an insider's perspective was particularly interesting. I found this book on a list or Pinterest but I was hoping I could talk Dennis into reading it - not happening. I tried at least. I would recommend it to anyone interested in history, current events or natural disasters. Plus I love his writing style as someone with a small journalism background.
Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon
When I picked this book up as an ARC at a conference, I really didn't know if I would ever read it but I needed a book fast after quickly finishing another and there it was. To my surprise, I loved it and read it in a day. This young adult book is about a teen girl who is allergic to everything and basically lives in a bubble. No surprise when you live in a bubble that one of her only hobbies is reading, so I enjoyed her brief mentions of different books and the humorous one liners about them. This book is also hard to describe without giving too much away. It has almost a Fault in Our Stars feel to it and there is a major plot twist at the end that I should have saw coming but didn't. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys young adult books. It is written in diary form as well, which I always find fun and one that makes for a quick read.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Sherman Alexie
I honestly don't know how I was a teen librarian for four years and conducted how many book talks about this book yet never officially read it. Well, when I was at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Summer Reading Extravaganza I decided to check it out and finally get reading. I loved it and I can clearly see why teens love it as well, especially teen boys who are often reluctant readers. I can also see why its on some banned book lists and might be considered controversial. Again, this young adult book is written in diary form and details the life of Junior, who lives on a Spokane Indian Reservation. He realizes that despite his family and best friend living on the reservation, his life will never get better unless he makes an effort starting now to get off the reservation and start making a life for himself. He does this by transferring high schools. Heartbreaking at times, hilarious at others this book is definitely a must read and a recommendation for any young adult book lover!
I also finished American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld at the very beginning of June. While I enjoyed it since she is one of my favorite writers, I'm still not sure if I loved or hated it since it is supposedly loosely based on the life of Laura Bush. We all know how I feel about the first ladies... Read it, make your own decision.
Happy Summer Reading and Fourth of July Weekend!
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