Summer Reading!!

Well, it’s that time of year again; time to don the sunglasses, the sandals, a sun hat and head on over to your little oasis spot with a book in hand. I always get rather excited by this prospect.  At the first sign of sun I have logged onto Amazon and am embarking on a penny-spending spree! The thrill of buying books for a penny just never gets old!

I like to choose carefully so that I have something for all eventualities. Something light for those beach-y, sunny days. Something with a bit of depth and history – normally for that stage in summer when my brain grows nostalgic      for the

So what’s on my list this year? In no particular order…

Midnight’s Children – Salman Rushdie

This one has been on the list for a while, and indeed I’ve given it a go before. I attempted this one while travelling around the US last summer, but when the book seeks to tackle themes relating to identity and India’s national independence, this proved too active a trip for this book. So with a week off ahead, I plan on settling down and enjoying this one! Fingers crossed.

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail – Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson reports straight from the 1972 US presidential campaign trial. I’m hoping for one large helping of political infighting and journalistic grit with this one. Fingers crossed!

Great House – Nicole Krauss

Having really enjoyed Krauss’ former offerings ‘Man Walks into a Room’ and ‘The History of Love’ I have high hopes and expectations for this one. With a style that is simple and candid, Krauss is an expert at hitting the right emotions, at creating characters that are real and at spinning a tale that is entirely believable and captivating. I highly reccmonend any of his titles for your summer reading lists.

One Day - David Nicholls

Cue my read of choice to be enjoyed in the sun. There was so much hype around this one initially that I didn’t bother for fear of being disappointed. Now the hype has died down though and the reviews have remained strong. I’m feeling it’s time to give this one a chance. Speak now or forever hold your peace!

Inferno – Dan Brown

Mystery, riddles and tension; this one promises to be an all round thriller. What more could one want?

Let me know what titles are top of your list so far!