I’m in the middle of three good reads right now so I thought it was time to share a bit about those books.
In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume. This has taken me quite a while to get through and while I’m not too sure that this will end up being a favorite I still like how I feel transported to America in the 1950s. The descriptions of advertisements, television shows, etc. really make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
People Who Knew Me by Kim Hooper. Ever wanted to run away from life and all of it’s obligations and responsibilities. For Emily life became too much to handle and she left her husband, her home, her name even. Years have passed and now she is the one who may need to ask for help. Can she go back to those who knew her? This is such an engrossing story. I think I may finish this before all the others on my nightstand. I just have to know what happens.
After You by Jojo Moyes. I’ve been resisting this one because I loved Me Before You and didn’t really think a sequel was needed. Also, while I read a lot of mystery series books when it comes to fiction I tend not to like sequels. I know that is totally weird and probably doesn’t make sense. Anyway, this is my lunch time book so I’m making very slow progress but it’s good so far.
You are probably thinking, no mystery? Right, no mystery for now that is. I will be adding one to my nightstand this weekend!
Speaking of the weekend, what are your plans? We might go on an artsy adventure. Don’t forget to add your name to the giveaway for My Name is Leon. Have a wonderful weekend and more book talk soon!
I started Me Before You but my reading has been SO slow! Hopefully I will get back to it soon!
I’ve wondered if I want to read After You. MBY left such an emotional impact that I’ve been leery of a sequel. I’m glad you are enjoying it so far.
Our weekend is a quiet one. We’re mostly watching the Olympics, although we did stop for a pretend birthday party and later a picnic in our backyard. People Who Knew Me sounds intriguing.
I’m not sure I want to read After You. I’m afraid it will be disappointing after such a great reading experience with Me Before You. How can she possibly continue the story and not fall short? I will be eager to here what you think and if you recommend it to us!
Glad you h ave some good books on the go. Looking forward to your final thoughts on the Judy Blume
After You, the sequel to the beloved New York Times million-copy bestseller. Even i’m looking to start read. Thank you for sharing.
I loved Me Before You! When I heard there’s a sequel I was skeptical at first but I went along with it because I just want to read more of this story. Well the sequel was good but of course we all know that the first book will always be the best. 🙂
The Judy Blume really grew on me, as I read along. Maybe it just took me awhile to settle into all the characters’ voices and experiences. Maybe I really was expecting either Are You There God…. or Wifey (and of course it’s not either). But I ended up being wholly engrossed and sorry to see it end, even though many times I wondered if I would ever finish because at times it seemed to move rather slowly.