Summer Reading 2018

Once upon a time, there was this woman who started a blog because it brought her so much joy. At first, she had sooo many ideas, and she wrote and wrote, and posted and posted. It was as if she would never run out of ideas. She had hefty goals to post regularly, even several times a week. When that didn't happen, it became more realistic to post once a week. Sadly, these days, even that's a stretch...

And so here we are!

I'm hoping to post a little bit more now that summer is here, and what better way to start...let's talk about books. Every summer I get to do what I love most, and that's...read. So far I've read these books...

Didn't realize I had a "marriage" thing going on...that was totally unplanned.

I'm currently reading this one, and I'm just about finished...

Earlier today, I was at my favorite place (the bookstore!) stalking the books I want to read. And this thought occurred to me....there are sooo many books I want to read, and it will take me more time than I have on this earth. I pray that God is aware of this, and there are plenty of books in heaven. Don't you feel the same way?

Anyway, here's what I plan to read this summer...

I also have my eye on this book...

This past year was a great one for reading. I was lucky enough to choose one good book after another.

Yes. There are times when I've made poor choices, but lately, not so much. Here are some of the books that have kept me up way past my bed time.

I got seriously lost in this sweet book. Two high school students, Eleanor and Park, who couldn't be more different, fall in love with each other. It is funny, awkward and thoughtful, and leaves me thinking about Eleanor long after I've closed the book for the night. Read it, and you'll see why.

John Green's, Turtles All the Way Down, is another young adult novel. The main character, Aza, is trying to solve a mystery while discovering her first love, which by the way creates a conflict of interest and all this while battling some of her own personal issues. She also reminded me of some of my own OCD-ness which is rather interesting. 

This one made be ugly cry, and I so wish I could talk to someone about this because the ending...!!! The story goes like this. Two people meet and fall passionately in love when one of them decides to run off and pursue his own dreams. Over the years, and continents apart, they manage to keep in touch though each one has moved on to other relationships.  Then. The unthinkable happens. Choices after choices have to be made. And the ending...!!! You'll have to read and find out.

I could tell you about the rest, but if you're like me, you'll do your own research and read the ones that appeal to you. Here are several more to round out your reading plan for the summer. 

Happy reading!