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August 5, 2009
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Month of August Reading List:
SunsetsandSunrises:
- La Mollie and the King of Tears by Arturo Islas
I recently read this for school, and it is a book that really makes you think. The voice that it is written in is so vivid and unique (I had an assignment to write in the style of it for class and it was amazing), and the point of view is fantastically poignant.
- Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
People may know this from the movie, but the book is way better. Proof that books don’t have to be antique to have insanely beautiful language. I’ve read it so many times and underlined it almost to death.
- Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson
Read this for a school project. Really unique format as the story is told from the main characters point of view, starting at her conception. It also goes into the lives of the women in past generations of her family. Just such an interesting way of telling a story.
- I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
A collection of personal essays that are witty and entertaining. I am fascinated my memoir, I think it is an amazing skill to be able to make everyday life into something magic and worth reading.
- Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe
It may be written for younger people (I did first read it quite a while ago) but, this book is just plain funny. I laugh out loud when reading it every time.
Toxicmachine:
- Looking For Alaska by John Green
This book is just the perfect spin of emotions and plain-all-out gorgeous writing. It’s funny enough to make you laugh aloud, sad enough to make you cry, and beautiful enough to keep you up at night. Not to be dramatic, but it’ll change your life.
- The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
I am a romance-y reader, I admit. But this is the one book made for absolutely everyone. The writing is the most gorgeous I’ve ever read, the tale sucks you in and wraps you up. It’s a treasure chest for fantasy lovers, and a hundred dollar bill on the street for all you other readers. It’s lovely, enchanting, haunting, sad, and just beautiful. And for the first time in my life, I was actually scared to go to sleep because of this book.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This book reminds you of the power real words have. Written in letters, it’s haunting in it’s reality. Because you feel dedicated to this boy, because you feel he is actually writing to you hoping that you will listen, that’s the part that keeps you up until 3 a.m. reading.
- Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
It’s a chilling tale of a childhood romance between a bullied boy and a centuries old vampire trapped in a child’s body. It’s long, and it’ll keep you up many a night, but it’s worth it. It’s very sweet (so sweet it actually made me feel lonely, it made me long for someone), rich with detail, but it’s also one for the horror lovers. There are a lot of story lines and characters, and it’s very rewarding to see them all merge into one.
- Tithe by Holly Black
I’ve been talking romance all along here, but this is it. This is probably my favorite book of all time. I read it three years ago, and I’ve read it every year since. The story changes every time I read it, and as I get older, I love it more. It’s a gorgeously written book that I just literally can’t get enough of. I hope you love it as much as I do (hopefully even more, if that’s possible).
Readers:
- Glamourama by Bret Easton Ellis
Will actually make you throw up - it’s good though. Submitted by:rhirhirhi89
- The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy
The ultimate american gamine in paris novel set in the 50s/60s. A perfect summer read for the young women. Submitted by:elephantom
- Virgin Suicides - Jeffrey Eugenides
Because it’s tragic and heartbreaking and beautiful and amazing. It’s expertly written. Submitted by:nostorybook
- Luxe (but preferably Rumors) by Anna Godberson
I love the rich atmosphere of the book, overflowing with emotion and luxury and drama. Submitted by:pepsiaudio
- The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Because she spins a great tale, with beautifully worded stories within. Just a great book. Submitted by:brightfight
- Candy by Kevin Brooks
I absolutely cannot get enough of this book. It’s wonderfully romantic in a weird-teenage-prostitute sort of way. Submitted by:noonatnine
There you have it, now get reading!
-Toxicmachine & SunsetsandSunrises
