It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
Last week I finished Summerlong, by Dean Bakopoulos. It's one of those rare books that I actually gave five stars to on GoodReads! Definitely one of the best novels I've read in awhile, but yeah, don't read it if you're sad, as this review from NPR suggests. This week I'm still working on on The Third Plate, and listening to the audiobook All the Light We Cannot See (almost finished with both). All the Light We Cannot See is also extremely sad, intense, and disturbing (but so good as well). I probably need a break for something lighter after these! I'm also planning to start a book of poetry this week, The Woman Who Died in Her Sleep, by Linda Gregerson - though that title doesn't sound any lighter/happier!If you're like to participate in It's Monday, What Are You Reading? Click here.
There were some beautiful passages in All The Light We Cannot See. I haven't heard of Summerlong.
ReplyDeleteYes too much heavy and sad can be tough going, I like to mix it up at times because too much sweet can be just as bad!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lighter read is much needed! I hope you're able to tie up the loose ends on current reads, and have a wonderful week!
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Hi Marci, great site! I've actually been listening to All the Light We Cannot See on audio book, but I keep falling asleep! (Because I listen in bed, not because it's boring.)
ReplyDeleteMy debut novel was published this past November, and I wanted to know if you'd be willing to review it, but I couldn't find any contact information on your blog. Do you take unsolicited requests? Sorry if not!
Could you tell me the title of the book so I can see if it's something I would normally read?
DeleteI listened to this book.
ReplyDeleteI liked it.
I hope your week has been good.
Elizabeth
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