This has not been the summer I had hoped it would be. It’s been busy and stressful instead of relaxing, which is why I only have five books to share for June.
Pleading Guilty by Scott Turow
I hate to say it but I really did not care for this book. Especially I hated the ending. And almost everyone in it was unpleasant, even the protagonist, who frankly it was hard to root for. And it was even boring at times, honestly. Not Turow’s best or even close.
Rose Cottage by Mary Stewart
This is pretty typical Mary Stewart. I enjoyed it but it all seemed to tie up too easily and neatly.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
This one had me telling everybody about as I read it. Really fascinating stuff about how we think and especially about how we make decisions. I would not have picked it up myself–it was a Georgetown selection–but I am glad to have read it.
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark
The story of a young woman returning to her Argentinian roots and exploring her family’s story, this book interweaves past and present beautifully. There are romance and history, family conflicts and mystery, and plenty of heartbreak. This, too, was a Georgetown pick.
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict
This is a speculative fictionalized “autobiography” of Albert Einstein’s first wife, who he certainly cheated on and who he may have stolen ideas from–at least according to some people. I have to keep reminding myself that we really don’t know the true story because I don’t WANT to hate Einstein! But anyway it’s a great story about a brilliant young woman who will forever be “the other Einstein” in the shadow of her famous husband. We read this for our in-person book club.
And that’s a wrap for June. No one ever comments on blog posts anymore, but I would love to hear what you are reading!
I love reading your reccomendations. I will add The Other Einstein to my list. Never heard of Mary Stewart, but hers look good as well!
She was very prolific and the books are fun, quick reads. I especially like Touch Not the Cat and her children’s book, The Little Broomstick. She also wrote some Arthurian tales.
Thanks, Victoria! I need to read the rest of your series that I started. Mary Stewart is great fun. I discovered her via her one children’s book, The Little Broomstick.
I, too, love reading not only your blog but your book recommendations. As a retired librarian, I am always on the lookout for good books and your list does not disappoint. I felt the same way about The Other Einstein. Definitely want to do a little more research after reading that one. I’m currently reading West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Only half way through but enjoying it so far.
Thank you so much, Claudia! I often wonder if my book posts are interesting to anyone besides me. 🙂 West with Giraffes is an interesting title. Is that non-fiction?