I did my first book round up in May and you can find it here if you missed it. I’m in the middle of 2 books right now and I have a few queued up that I’m pretty excited about, so I’ll do this one more time at the end of the year. Here are my thoughts on these 9 books:
The Rosie Project – If you love the Big Bang Theory (or more specifically, Sheldon Cooper), then I’m sure you will love the main character in this story. I can’t wait to read the sequel that comes out soon. This is a great book to cruise through and I definitely recommend it.
Tell the Wolves I’m Home – This book was quite heavy. I loved it and I’m glad I read it. I think heartbreaking stories stick with you longer than the happy ones when they are well written. It isn’t exactly a beach read, but it’s definitely worth reading.
Beautiful Day – Hello Beach Towel. This is the perfect summer day beach read. Also perfect for a Sunday morning in your pajamas. I love a wedding story and I’m also a sucker for big families with their fair share of drama, so this was perfect for me.
My Horizontal Life – I love Chelsea Handler. I love having a funny book in my rotation at all times. Hers are great because they are a collection of stories.
What Remains – It’s no secret that I love the real housewives and Carole is one of my favorites. Her memoir was beautifully written. She has quite a story.
The One & Only – This story was weird. I love her books and usually cruise right through them, but the love interests in this book were weird and I just couldn’t get over it.
Love with a Chance of Drowning – I don’t know how I ended up finding this book, but it was a great read. It made me want to get on a boat and travel the world. I am a big fan of travel books and stories and this was one of my favorites.
This is Where I Leave You – I read this book a month before I saw the movie. I loved them both. Funny family dramas are my favorite. I loved the casting for the movie too. I can’t wait to read another book of his.
Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore – This is another very strange story. I was intrigued to find out where it ended, but I didn’t love what I found when I finished the book. It was a little too weird for me.
Have you read any of these books? What are your thoughts? Any good suggestions for my reading list the rest of this year?
I read This is Where I Leave You a few years ago and remember not really liking it, though I don't even remember what I didn't like about it– anyway I was surprised because the movie looks so good & everyone else I know who has read it really liked it. I just finished The Goldfinch and I would definitely recommend it!
I loved The Rosie Project and I have the sequel on my kindle to read next, can't wait. I haven't read any of the others but a couple are on my list! I have heard that about The One & Only, which is so disappointing!
Go on Netgalley and get the sequel to The Rosie Project! It was equally good. I want to read Beautiful Day sometime soon.
I loved Rosie and am looking forward to the second one.
I loved This is Where I Leave You and most Tropper novels.
Agree totally on your take on your Tell the Wolves I'm Home experience.
You're the second person to mention that E. Giffin book today- I'm still gonna give it a try, but I've been 'warned' 😉
I adored This Is Where I Leave You. That's the only one I've read. Womp womp.