Jennie Nash sent me 2 signed copies of her new book, The Threadbare Heart . One is for you! I'll take my copy with me to Squam although I don't expect to have much time for reading. (Skimming through the opening pages, there's a mention of Anna Maria's beautiful fabrics. That sure got my attention!)
Anyway, if you would kindly make a suggestion for another good summer read - or just leave a comment, I'll pick a name randomly when I get back and send one of the signed copies to the winner.
So, what did you love reading lately?
Oooo, I love books and collect autographed books! Would love to add hers to my collection! Unfortunately, I haven't been reading much in the last 6 months. I finally reached the point where my arms just aren't long enough. I need glasses. Went to eye doc last week and get my reading glasses next week. But, 2 books I have loved are Cottage for Sale Must be Moved: A Woman Moves a House to Make Home by Kate Whouley (love her passion for small houses and has great pics - true story!) and Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman (beautiful story about a house and the stories of all the people who have lived in it over many years).
Posted by: Doreen | June 05, 2010 at 09:05 PM
I just finished the "Outlander" and the rest of the series. I am now reading Black Out. All great time travel reads. Thanks for all the comments on other good books.
Posted by: angelas@htc.net | June 05, 2010 at 09:55 PM
I am reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin...so far, so good! Jamie V in MT
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Posted by: Jamie V | June 06, 2010 at 06:33 PM
"The Help" was an awesome book.
Posted by: Lynn D | June 06, 2010 at 09:40 PM
"The Help" is a great read and so is "Beach House".
One of the best reads I have ever had is "Time is a River" by Mary Alice Monroe. I smelled the smells, heard the sounds and think I could recreate the setting.
Another great and descriptive read is "The Girl with a Pearl Earring".
Posted by: Pat Blascovich | June 06, 2010 at 09:47 PM
I am reading "Imperfect Birds" by Anne LaMott ...she's a wonderful author, funny and wry and spiritual all at once. Have a great week. Patty in Kansas
Posted by: Patty in Kansas | June 06, 2010 at 11:58 PM
one of my all time faves is The Samarai's Garden., just a beautifully written book. also recently read and enjoyed The Help, Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, and have just started Little Bee and have high hopes. thanks for offering this, it's so fun to read everyone's recommendations!
Posted by: Elizabeth zwiener | June 07, 2010 at 12:04 AM
I know I'm a little behind the times, but I just finished reading "Julie and Julia" and loved it! We rented the movie and I can say it is one of the few times I loved the movie more! Meryl Streep is fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity to win a book!
Monica
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | June 07, 2010 at 07:28 AM
So happy to have found you! Now I know I'm not the only one whose breath catches at the lovely images of things created. I hope to be at Sqam someday :]
Posted by: melissa klein | June 07, 2010 at 08:54 PM
ah, great books & going to the public library, one of
America's greatest treasures! My all-time fav book is
THE SAMAURAI'S GARDEN by Gail Tsukiyama & she has written many since that novel.
Mysteries: the current 'hit' is a series featuring a young girl in England solving mysteries: SWEETNESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIE & the newest one THE WEED THAT STRINGS THE HANGMAN'S BAG by Alan Bradley.
a long series by Donna Leon, mysteries in Venice, Italy & a shorter series by David Hewson in Rome, his latest is very dark/contemporary. I love all the other suggestions, many I've read. Enjoy!
Posted by: Holly in Virginia, USA | June 10, 2010 at 06:04 AM
Looks like a wonderful book
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 17, 2010 at 08:28 AM