My Summer 2018 Reading List

With summer fast approaching, I thought that I would share my summer 2018 reading list. I’m someone who can read a novel a day, so trust me – there’s lots of books I can’t wait to read. I shared Reese Witherspoon’s reading list in a links and loves a few weeks ago. I loved her list but unfortunately mine isn’t nearly as cool as hers.

Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits by Reese Witherspoon

To start with a reading list inspired by Reese Witherspoon, I thought that it was more than fitting to share her upcoming coffee table book, Whiskey in a Teacup! I’ve loved Reese Witherspoon since I saw her in Legally Blonde then Sweet Home Alabama. From the images on Amazon, her book seems like a great resource for all things southern – from hot rollers to cheddar biscuits! Unfortunately the book isn’t set to release until four days before summer ends, however, I know I’ll be first in line to check it out! (P.S. it is available now to pre-order!)

How to Walk Away by Katherine Center

As soon as I read the synopsis of this book, I knew I would be hooked on the idea! It’s a fiction novel based on a woman named Margaret Jacobsen. Margaret is living the picture perfect life, but everything she’s looking forward to in the future is soon to be taken away from her. It has nothing but high praises, including one that states: “If you read just one book this year, read How to Walk Away”.

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

I have loved Jodi Picoult since reading My Sister’s Keeper and Nineteen Minutes when I was 16/17. I keep looking at Small Great Things but keep putting it down. This summer, I’m determined to read it. It’s about a young couple who have a baby but ask that their nurse, Ruth, be reassigned as she is coloured and they are white supremacists. Although the hospital complies, it runs into a situation when they baby goes into cardiac arrest while Ruth performs CPR. After performing the CPR, Ruth faces trial where she has a public defender who wants nothing to do with bringing race into the courtroom. As usual, Jodi Picoult’s books are page turners full of twists and I for one cannot wait to read this.

The Little Old Lady Behaving Badly by Catharina Ingleman-Sundberg

Since I work with seniors, my friend bought me The Little Old Lady Who Broke All The Rules and The Little Old Lady Strikes Again for my birthday one year. I died laughing. And now there’s a third book! Essentially, all three books are about a group of ladies called “The League of Pensioners” with Martha, the leader. They’re based out of Switzerland and in each novel, they rob a bank then travel to somewhere to enjoy their retirement. In this book, they plan to cheat billionaires out of their luxury yachts in Saint-Tropez. These books are a lighter read but an absolute blast!

The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer

I loved The Office and I loved Jenna Fischer as the infamous Pam Beasley. For those who didn’t know, Jenna Fischer is on a new show called Splitting Up Together and I’m hooked on it, too! This autobiography is about how Jenna Fischer when from a 22 year old theatre graduate to a 30 year old star of The Office. Plus there’s a foreword by Steve Carrell and I loved him in so many great things. This book is great if you loved Mindy Kaling’s books – her first one has many trials and tribulations about The Office, too.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

This book seems like the perfect easy summer read with a lot of high ratings. Eleanor Oliphant struggles with social skills and tends to speak her mind. Eleanor has her life perfectly time lined including frozen pizza, vodka and phone dates with her mom. Everything changes for her though when she meets Raymond, an IT guy from her office. Together, Eleanor and Raymond save their elderly neighbour when he falls. Thus leading to the three of them rescuing one another from the lives they’ve been living, all isolated.

In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It by Lauren Graham

I’ve read repeatedly that this book is relatively short, which is cool by me. Quite often, I enjoy a shorter book like Milk and Honey or The Sun and Her Flowers. This book is an expansion of a speech Lauren Graham in 2017 at her old high school’s commencement ceremony. This book is reflections of growing up, pursuing your dreams and living your life in the here and now. One quote that stands out in the synopsis of this book is:

“Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you’re doing, especially when joy isn’t finding you.”

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