10. The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
I devoured The Queen of the Tearling (book 1) this past January, and have been badly wanting to return to this world. I'm worried that I've already begun to forget details, so I want to hurry and read this one before too much more time goes by.
9. The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
It's the final book in the trilogy. I'm only lukewarm about this trilogy, but I need closure, and I really, really need to return the box set to my brother-in-law. (SORRY.)
8. Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty
It's a new Moriarty book, ergo I will be reading it immediately upon its release on July 26th. Fact: I have a google calendar marked specifically for book releases precisely for books like this. I am ashamed of nothing.
7. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
It seems like most people usually have many Thoughts and Opinions on Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love, but I'm actually not all that opinionated about it. I read it, mostly enjoyed it, and then moved on. I have enough positive feelings about it to give this book a shot, though. Plus that cover is pretty. The many favorable reviews don't hurt either.
6. Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Another Chima series set in her Seven Realms world a generation after Han and Raisa's epic story? GIMME.
5. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
I have a few friends who basically double as my bookish overlords - they command me to read something, and I read it immediately. This book landed on my list from such a friend, so obviously I need to read it pronto. That being said, I had requested the ebook via my Salt Lake library card, and my card got cancelled after we moved and before I could read it. So I need to find another way to get my hands on it. (There is only one library where I now live, and I have not been overwhelmed by its selection. I am trying not to have a massive crisis over this fact.)
4. The Rose & The Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
The sequel to The Wrath & The Dawn, which I loooooooved, is now available! I am really excited about this one, but I need a refresh on the story before I jump in.
3. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas is up there with Liane Moriarty and Rainbow Rowell on my list of auto-read authors. I loved A Court of Thorns and Roses so, so much (I gave it 5 stars) and am way jazzed to return to this world.
2. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
This one looks really thought-provoking. I choose my non-fiction even more selectively than my fiction, but this book is just begging to be read.
1. Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Everything about this book appeals to me. Sometimes you just need to laugh in order to get through the muck, right? Plus, that raccoon is killing me.
Have you read any of these? What did you think? What else are you reading this summer? What should I add to my list? Give me your recommendations!
The cover of Furiously Happy made me smile! Looks like a fun list! I hope you enjoy all these.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Furiously Happy does look fun, doesn't it?
DeleteDo you think I need to read Chima's other books before I read Flamecaster? I know you haven't read it, but since it takes place after her other books I'm just wondering. I've wanted to read her other books for years. I just haven't got around to them.
ReplyDeleteI would recommend reading the Seven Realms series just because it's awesome and I loved it. I'll have to get back to you on whether it's required reading before this book once I read it. But I'd definitely recommend that other series based on the awesomeness factor alone. :)
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