Jun. 14th, 2012 Summer Reading

I was the kind of kid who loved school. Loved it! I didn’t want to see it end and couldn’t wait for it to start again.

But, summer had one huge thing going for it.

Virtually unlimited reading time! And a steady supply of books thanks to a mom who took me to the library – a lot! (Thanks mom!)

Of course, the grown-up version of summer doesn’t have quite the same amount of free time. But it just wouldn’t feel like summer if I didn’t have a crazy assortment of books ready and waiting.

I’ve always been an avid reader. While I have favorite genres and authors, depending on my mood I’ll read anything (except horror and erotica). Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Biography, Women’s Fiction, Chick-Lit, Political Thrillers, Memoirs, Non-Fiction, YA, Dystopian, Classics and any combination of the above!

So just for fun, I thought I’d share with you a few of the books on my summer reading list. Maybe you’ll discover a few gems you’ve never heard of. And if you want to share your TBR (to-be-read) list in the comments, I’d love to see what worlds you are planning to explore over the next few weeks!

Non-Fiction

  • Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas. This baby has been in-progress for, um, a while. It’s good. It’s just not easy to toss in a diaper bag. I’m determined to finish it!
  • Praying God’s Word for Your Husband by Kathi Lipp. I’m writing a review of this one in the next week or so.
  • Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. Not a light read (a memoir of the deadliest season on Mt. Everest), but my husband really enjoyed this and it’s been in my TBR stack for too long!

Fiction

  • Hood by Stephen Lawhead. A retelling of the Robin Hood legend.
  • Saint by Ted Dekker. Don’t anyone pass out, but I haven’t read anything by Ted Dekker. Ever.
  • Intervention by Terri Blackstock. I love Terri Blackstock but haven’t read anything of hers in a while. Can’t wait!
  • First the Dead by Tim Downs. Another author I’ve never read. But this book sounds so good!
  • So Not Happening by Jenny B. Jones. Because sometimes a good YA read is exactly what I need.
  • Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Just for fun!

Have you read any of these books? Got a favorite author you want to share? Tell us in the comments!

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3 Comments

  1. I have nothing to share….but you've given ME a few good ideas! Thanks Lynn!

  2. Jamie Britt says:

    Lynn, don't feel bad, but I've never read anything by Ted Decker either! So don't feel like the lone ranger! My favorite author is Karen Kingsbury-waiting for her newest book on June 26, Coming Home! Can't wait! Love ya!

  3. admin says:

    Deb – Did you meet Pam Zollman @ Blue Ridge? I ran into her at Lifeway and that stack of books is a direct result of her leading me to the Clearance wall and making recommendations! Let me know if you find a new fav this summer!
    Jamie – I enjoy Karen Kingsbury too! Hope your summer is off to a great start!