Hey guys! Happy Monday to you all. I hope you are enjoying your Bank holiday weekend (for all my UK viewers).
I was in the book shop Waterstones the other day, and although I'm not currently reading fiction, I was walking around recommending some books to my friends. It was suggested I write a post about my recommendations so here I am!
This is what I also got up to in the bookshop...
(For those wondering, I'm the one in the middle, that's Kayla on the left, and Jazz on the right)
Last year, I challenged myself to read 100 books. This proved very difficult to work around college work and family life. However, I did read a fair few. Reading is my greatest pleasure. I will pledge to make more time for it this week.
So! From my catalogue of read books over the last year or so I shall make some recommendations.
1. Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson.
A married woman who has an accident, wakes up everyday to find she has forgotten her life. How does she remember to function and what is her life like? This book had me mouth open shocked by the ending. I found it to be amazing.
2. Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
Inspired by a true story. Set in Kentucky 1939, a young rich white girl called Isabelle becomes attracted to her black house maids son. Many years later, as an old woman, Isabelle travels to Ohio for a funeral where the results of her actions becomes apparent. How far would you go for love? I shed a few tears over this book.
3. Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty
Yvonne is a respected scientist who one day decides to begin a passionate affair with a man she meets in the houses of parliament. Little does she know that as she loses herself in him she loses the ability to see what is right in front of her. Her carelessness lands her on trial for murder. I read this in two days because I could not put it down!
4.The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The story of two Afghan boys who are the best of friends, and how their friendship is torn apart by jealousy, hierarchy and war and political influences. A very touching read.
5. Sycamore Row by John Grisham
This is the sequel to A Time To Kill. If you have not read that before I don't think it really matters. The only link between these books is the characters. But Grisham does give you a little detail about them, which is perfect for those who have not read the first book.
Jake Brigance is back! This time he has been left the will of a white man who wishes to leave everything to his black maid. As always with Grisham books the legal storyline is superb. And the drama surrounding the court is typical for Brigance. Really enjoyed this one.
I'll leave it there for now, but I will post another 5 next week. Is there anything you could recommend to me? Let me know in the comments, or tweet me!
Much love everyone <3
Peachy x