I’m being quite spoilt this week and am spending three days in Berlin with work before jetting off to the USA on a personal holiday. With globe-trotting in mind, I loaded up my Kindle this weekend with some exciting reading material to keep me company! My husband is very pleased that there is not a hardback in sight this year for him to carry!
1. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Kent is from Adelaide, Australia and, as my husband has family in that city, I was prompted to read this debut novel. Burial Rites is set in Iceland, a place I’ve always found intriguing because of the saga tradition. Kent apparently draws on that tradition in this novel, which is a mix of historical fiction and crime writing – I can’t wait!
2. The Fault in our Stars by John Green
I’ve heard so many rave reviews about this and a film version is being released soon. I’ve always hesitated to pick it up because I suspect it is going to be very upsetting. However, I’ve bitten the bullet and downloaded it now at the bargain price of £2.49; it might not be quite right to read on holiday, but I’ll see how I feel.
3. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
In honour of a great lady who died recently…this autobiography has been on my ‘To read’ list for a long time.
What would it be like to be a bee in a hive? I can’t imagine so I am glad Paull has done the work for me here! I’ve chosen this book as it felt really unusual and a chance to step into a different world. I was also drawn in by the description of it being ‘a cross between Margaret Atwood and Watership Down’ – how could I resist?!
Have you read any of these books? What will you be reading on holiday this year?
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June 8, 2014 at 9:59 pm
I have read the Fault in our stars and it is wonderful! It makes you laugh and cry at the same time! It is clever, funny and beautiful!!! Ironically it is a feel good book so perfect for your holiday!!! Hope you have a very nice time!!!
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June 9, 2014 at 8:34 pm
Oh I am so glad – not a terrible holiday choice then?! I was a bit concerned! I’ll let you know what I think but it sounds fantastic. C x