As part of my 2010 goal setting, I was thinking about what books I hope to read in 2010. While I have a long list of photography books I plan to read, I realized that I have no fun books on the docket for the next year. Help! This is not good!
So I turned to Chinaberry, a wonderful children’s bookseller who also often has good ideas for adult reads. Here’s my picks from them so far:
- The Expected One by Kathleen Mcgowan
- Fieldwork by Mischa Berlinski
- The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews
- The Gift of an Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison
- House of Daughters by Sarah-kate Lynch
- The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Clayton
Looking back at the books that were recommended last summer but that I haven’t yet read:
Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Trail of Crumbs: Hunger, Love, and the Search for Home by Kim Sunee
The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb
I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Lousie Erdrich
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
If anyone has other suggestions or an “Oh, read this one first!” comment, please let me know. As for myself, looking back at 2009, my favorite book was probably A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg. I drool when I think of it. And when I got to the end, I was sad, sad, sad.
I look forward to hearing what you recommend!
Thanks for the tip, Jessica!
Don’t walk… run! (And then read this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026SCMNM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1433291908&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FKP3GPAFQ852F6WNH0T) It is really wonderful. You know what else is wonderful? That you and your gang are home. Welcome. xo
one of my favorite authors is Jody Picoult. she has many great books, but my fav is probably My Sister's Keeper!
Thanks for the tip, Jessica!
i actually have that book (my sister's keeper) on hold at the library!
I *loved* The History of Love- I read it in one day and then read it again the next. Great characters and I was so disapointed when the book ended. I also enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love. My Sister’s Keeper is also a good one. And two of my favorite books of all time are by Ken Follett – The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End.
Happy Reading!!
What great suggestions, Laura! I’ve never heard of Ken Follett, but if he’s written your favorite books of all time, I must look him up!
Thanks for sharing:) See you tomorrow morning!