Only 2.5 weeks left between me and the wonderful relaxation of Spring Break. Obviously, I will be spending most of it reading. What else would you expect?
I’m hoping to cross some books off of my challenge list and discover some new reads. Any suggestions? I obviously already have a stack waiting, but I love to hear what you guys think I MUST READ! It will undoubtedly help me in finalizing my Spring Break List, which I will obviously share with you when it is finalized.
Good question! I have spring break late this year, not until March 26! I just started reading The Magicians by Lev Grossman, which I like a lot in the first 50 pages. It’s a nice mix of goofy stuff (people doing magic, mostly), but also some thinking (about growing up and decisions, etc.) It might make a good break read.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about that book. It sounds like a fun read. I always enjoy books with a magical twist.
My son’s spring break is next week and he says he has tons of work to do. I just read The Weight of Heaven and loved it, so I suggest you add it to your list.
I LOVE that photograph! Did you take it?
I checked out your challenges page, and here are the titles from the lists that I’ve read and loved:
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Atonement by Ian McEwan
The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman
Fever Pitch – Nick Hornby
The Haunted Hotel – Collins Wilkie
One Hundred Years of Solitude – Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
Persuasion – Jane Austen
In case that helps at all.
Wonderful list. That helps a TON. Thanks for your input.
Unfortunately, I didn’t take that picture. I just found it on google, but I fell in love with it. So cute … and I love the idea of heading out to the beach with a suitcase of books.
Beautiful picture. I wish I could take a suitcase of books and just sit on the beach and read!
Agreed.
Where oh where did you find that wonderful picture? I love it. (I only wish I could read the titles on the books in the suitcase!)
Lucky you- spring break!!!!! I see you have CLEAVING on your nightstand. Um, no, don’t take that one on “break”. Wow, it is such a departure from JULIE AND JULIA (although in that case, I was more impressed by the movie than the book.)
Anyway, if I could select one book for your break read? Hmmm…maybe some poetry to read in between your novels, like Dylan Thomas or Mary Oliver…or good old ee cummings…
Thanks for the suggestion. I really don’t read enough poetry any more.
I love that picture, too! It’s just perfect. Have you read The Help?
I haven’t read it. My sister just finished it (my copy, which she stole promptly after it arrived) so now that it’s back on my shelf I can’t wait to read it!
Do not die from rock climbing. You need to take “Guest House” to the beach with you, said the author of “Guest House.”
Nice website!
Best,
Barbara