What are your reading this summer?

[Sinppu]

I've been reading Marie Sullivan Force lately. She writes very popular romance novels. Now I'm reading Jane Austen sequels by Susan Kaye.

[calliopecruiser]

I'm currently reading Half Blood Blues, and have some Robert B. Parker, Sherlock Holmes, and john Irving lined up. And Spook, a non-fiction book by Mary Roach (loved previous ones of hers like Stiff).

[Fore on the Floor]

Small Medium @ Large by Joanne Levy

If you need a signed copy I have an in.

[Fredr]

In an earlier post on good reads, I should have noted that it is Erik Larson, not Larsen who wrote "Garden of Beasts".

 

And as noted by another poster, Larson's "Devil in the White City" is another outstanding read. The serial killer part of this book is interesting but the story behind the 1893 Chicago's World Fair and the architects who were the Fair's movers and shakers is something truly special to read.

[dpump]

I love anything by Bill Bryson!

 

Yes, love him too.

[rdsqrl]

In an earlier post on good reads, I should have noted that it is Erik Larson, not Larsen who wrote "Garden of Beasts".

 

And as noted by another poster, Larson's "Devil in the White City" is another outstanding read. The serial killer part of this book is interesting but the story behind the 1893 Chicago's World Fair and the architects who were the Fair's movers and shakers is something truly special to read.

I have Garden on my list when it comes out in paperback.

 

Agree with you re Devil -- I thought the serial killer part was going to be the exciting part, but the architecture parts were riveting (no pun intended). Great book.

 

He's also got one conflating Marconi's invention of wireless and the escape/pursuit of English murderer Dr. Crippen, called Thunderstruck. Takes place on a liner, of course, so a good cruise read.

[HGVGuy]

To add to my love of Hunger Games, I started reading the Divergent Trilogy. It's alright. A little cheesy, but could be worse. It is an easy read.

[avalong]

Currently reading (& enjoying) Sue Grafton's latest: "V is for Vengeance."