We’re almost through six months of 2017 already and I have been seriously slacking on reading! For this summer, I’m setting a personal goal of reading five books. Yes, only five because I don’t want to set the bar too high and get discouraged if it takes me longer to finish a book than normal. With that being said, check out the five books listed below that are on my reading list.
- The Graveyard Book- Neil Gaiman. Okay, so I’m sort of giving myself a head start on this one. I started this in late spring (April maybe?), but with wedding planning, it got pushed aside. I picked it back up this week and haven’t been able to put it down since. Neil Gaiman is incredible and I would highly recommend this book to whoever loves reading. It’s intriguing and holds your attention the whole way through. A big thank you to my sister, Sarah, who gave it to me as a Christmas present! (I told you I was behind on my reading…)
- Me Before You- Jojo Moyes. Earlier this year, my husband and I sat down to watch this movie for a stay-in date night, and it ended with me bawling and him holding me. The movie was beautifully heartbreaking. But, with movies I’ve seen that has a novel counterpart, I’d have to honestly say the books are normally better (i.e. Harry Potter). So with that, I definitely want to check out the book to see how it compares to the movie and if my theory is right in that the book will be better.
- To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee. You’re probably thinking, “How has she gone through nearly 25 years of life without reading this classic?” and I can honestly say I’m thinking the same as you right now. To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic, and I don’t think there’s any better time to read it than right now. I know that it can be considered as a coming-of-age story and these stories tend to be my favorite genre to read. So better late than never!
- The Outsiders- S. E. Hinton. Okay so you’re giving me that weird look again. Yes, the one with the big, astonished eyes questioning my very existence. This is another classic that I haven’t read and again, I can’t say why I haven’t read it yet. Even my husband Kyle has read it, and he HATES reading (unless it involves a comic). But that’s going to change this summer. I’m excited to see what all the rave is about!
- Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn. And finally, Gone Girl. This is also another book that I received for Christmas, and it’s another that has been sitting on my bookshelf collecting dust. This is one story that I would prefer to read first, THEN see the movie. I’ve heard great things about the movie and I can’t wait to find out what happens!
That’s enough from me. What books are on your reading list for the summer? Which books are you reading currently that you think I should check out (based on the short list above)? Leave your responses in the comments below and I’ll get back to you!
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