A Little Summer Reading

I love to read! Well, let me take that back.  I like to read, but I am sure I would love it if I had more time, and if I could do it quickly.  It tends to be a bit difficult for me during the day because I am working on things around the house, as well as other projects and all the while chasing a crazy toddler.  Then I tried reading more at night since it's quiet, but found that I usually fall asleep before I finish a chapter!  So, I thought it might be fun to make a "Summer Reading List" of books that may inspire me to make more time for reading, and challenge me at the same time. I compiled a list of books that look interesting, as well as some books that were suggestions from all of you. And, since I am a "list person," I also get the excitement of trying to cross off as many books on the list as possible! Yay!  Now, I just need to add the "Summer Reading List" to my other list: "Fun Projects for Summer." Good thing I have a notebook! 

Okay, so here it goes: 

 SUMMER READING LIST 2012

1.  The Help – Kathryn Stockett

2.  Calico Joe  - John Grisham

3.  The Fault in Our Stars – John Green

4.  I Got Your Number – Sophie Kinsella

5.  Unbroken – Laura Hillenbrand

6.  A Soft Place to Land – Susan Rebecca White

7.  Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert

8.  In Honor – Jessi Kirby

9.  One for the Murphy’s – Lynda Mullaly Hunt

10. On the Island – Tracey Garvis-Graves

11. The Shack – William P Young

12. Little Bee – Chris Cleave

13. Defending Jacob – William Landay

14. A Grown Up Kind of Pretty  - Joshilyn Jackson

15. A Brewing Storm – Richard Castle

16. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Ransom Riggs

17. Slammed – Colleen Hoover (Book 1 of 2 Part Series)

18.  Point of Retreat – Colleen Hoover (Book 2 of 2 Part Series)

19. The 11^th Hour – James Patterson

20. The Innocent – David Baldacci

21. Providence – Jamie McGuire

22. The Art of Fielding – Chad Harbach

23. Carry the One – Carol Anshaw

24. Home Front – Kristen Hannah

25. The Best of Me – Nicholas Sparks

26.  Safe Haven – Nicholas Sparks

27. The Lucky One – Nicholas Sparks

28. The Choice – Nicholas Sparks

29. Dear John – Nicholas Sparks

30. Something Borrowed – Emily Giffin

31. Something Blue – Emily Giffin

32. Baby Proof – Emily Giffin

33. Love the One You’re With – Emily Giffin

34. The Heart of the Matter – Emily Giffin

35. Where We Belong – Emily Giffin (due out in July)

36. Cocktails for Three – Madeleine Wickham

Now, I know that many of you have probably read several of these books.  That is why I think that we should read the books that sound interesting, and do so in whatever order we want.  This way slow readers, like myself, won't hold up the rest of you. :)   Please feel free to suggest other books in the comment section of my blog or on Facebook.  Also, I have read all of the Emily Giffin books besides Baby Proof and her new one that is due out in July, and I love her books, so that is why I put her on the list in case some of you hadn't read any of them. You should read "Something Borrowed" before "Something Blue," but I think the rest of them are fine in any order, but please correct me if I am wrong.  It is kind of the same way with the Nicholas Sparks books.  I have read a few of them, and I tend to like his books, so I thought I would throw a couple of my favorites on here, as well as a couple I still need to read.  I also tried to include some books that were more suspenseful, rather than just a list of love stories and family dramas.  Let me know what you guys think!  And like I said, please feel free to offer other suggestions of books you may have read.   I am currently reading "A Soft Place to Land."  We will see how this goes (and how long it takes me to read it).  

Also, check out goodreads if you haven't already.  There you can sign up, rate books, and they will give you suggestions on books you may be interested in.  Thank you to Val and Jennie K for telling me about this awesome site!  I have been spending a lot of time on it!  Okay, time for me to go and get some things done, so that I have time to read later! :)