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August Books

Lots of reading happening in August. Several of these books were ones I just could not put down. Which probably explains how I got through so many. It was a good reading month!

The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy - An interwoven story of a modern day journalist doing a feature on a local German Bakery and the daughter of a town baker in Germany during World War II who finds herself in a position that ruin her and her family. Not a bad read, but rather predictable.

The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle - A series of essays that focus on marriage. Both funny and thought-provoking.

The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Steadman - A lighthouse keeper and his wife living on a remote outpost in Australia who find a life boat with a baby in it on the shore of the island they live on. I devoured this book in 3 days and I am happy to report the movie is really good too.

Still Life by Louise Penny - I feel like I am bit late to the Louis Penny train, but I plan to rectify that this year. I finally read the first in her mystery series set in Quebec and I can see what all the fuss is about. Good mystery, great characters. I am hooked!

Searching for Sunday by Rachel Help Evans - I know this author is a bit controversial in some circles, so I read this book with a careful and critical eye. Very thought provoking and would interesting to discuss with others.

The Kitchen House and Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom - This pair of books stand alone well, but I had heard it was a good idea to read The Kitchen House first. Set in pre-civil war south, these books explore the lives of those who are slaves and those who live as free. Very interesting and engaging reads.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss - the English major in me loved this quirky book with dry British humor. It made me laugh and was a fun quick read.

All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer - I feel like I am late in the game on this one as well, but if you have not read All the Light We Cannot See yet, what are you waiting for? You MUST read this book. Set in World War II in a tiny walled city on and island. It has short chapters, which makes me read much fast. I polished off this 530 page book in 2 days and I don't feel bad about that at all.

This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel - This book came highly recommended from both Modern Mrs. Darcy and Top Shelf Text, my favorite bookish blogs to follow. Another thought provoking read. Maybe not for everyone, but I am glad I read it.
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