Summer 2012 reading
One of my gauges of a summer are the number and quality of books I've been able to read. The summer of 2012 was an outstanding one for the quantity of books, maybe the quality was a bit down.
A Walk Across the Sun
A debut novel, set mainly in India. Enjoyed the read.
TheWidower's Tale Jullia Glass
My daughter's recommendation. May not have read it otherwise; but enjoyed the story.
Three Seconds Anders Roslund and Borge Hellstrom
A Swedish novel, well crafted, a thriller
Blood Safari Deon Meyer
OK
Blackout John Lawton
Set in England during Battle of Britain. Mystery novel in a historical context
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The Black Echo Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly
Swamplandia Karen Russell
A finalist of Pulitzer prize in literature; but not sure why. Started well, but disappointed in last half.
Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese
Liked this novel a lot,
Catching Fire Suzanna Collins
The second book of the Mockingjay series. The second book
Killing the Blues Michael Brandman
I like the Jessie Stone character created by the Robert S. Parker
Agent 6 Tom Rob Smith
Mystery set in cold-war Russia. Liked the character and the setting
Siro David Ignatius
Ignatius writes tight, well crafted novels with international settings and intrique.
The Increment David Ignatius
See above
The Litigators John Grisham
Grisham weaves a good story.
Nightwoods Charles Frazier
A different novel than I expected from Frazier, liked the novel
Buried Prey John Sandford
Sandford is one of my guilty pleasures, enjoy all of the "prey" series.
The Blind Spy Alex Dryden
International thriller/spy book. a quick read
Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson
A biographical revealing that I generally found interesting.
Boomerang Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis writes in a clear understand fashion of complex topics; this time it's the European Monetary crisis that some European countries find themselves. A bit scary.
In the Garden of Beasts Erik Larson
Non-fiction focusing on two people from Germany as the rise of Hitler and Nazis. The American ambassador to Germany and his daughter. Fascinating.
#3 Saxon Tales Bernard Cromwell
Another guilty pleasure, I'm reading two of Cromwell series of historical novels.
The Tiger's Wife Tea Obrent
Not what I was expecting at all, really two stories in one
SUPERFreakonomics Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Loved reading about their theories of micro-economics and the illustrations enhanced the text.
Maphead Ken Jennings
If you love Geography, you'll appreciate this book by someone else who loves geography. Ken Jennings is the all time money winner from game show, Jeopardy. Thanks, Theresa for suggesting the book.
The Entitled Frank DeFord
I don't read many sports novel. But I admire the articles of DeFord, so took a chance. A good read, and more than a sports novel.
The Snowman Jo Nesbit
This one kept me guessing
Cloud Atlas David Mitchell
One of the most unique books I've read. Took me a while to get into it (two years), but finally kept at it until I was hooked. They're making a movie of this? Thanks, Brad.
The Orchardist Amanda Coplin
A well crafted, well written novel. Heard about the book on PBS, but part of the intrique was the story was set in Central Washington and included towns and areas that I've visited often.
Actually, had a lot of other books on my "read list", that still remain there. Waiting for the next holiday/vacation!
