Hello,
So it seems my purchasing problem has now spread beyond the reach of clothing and nail polish to books as well.
I really enjoy reading when I have time, which isn't often so when I go on holiday I tend to make up for the rest of the year. The holiday before last I read 10 books in 14 days! Pretty good going I think ;)
So I thought for this post I'd share with you the books I'm planning to read over the summer, providing I can fit them all in my suitcase of course!
- Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn : Apparently this book was a #1 bestseller in the US last year. It sounds like it's going to be quite an engaging thriller so is something to get my teeth into.
- The Five People you meet in Heaven - Mitch Albom : About 10 years old, this book is about how our lives can affect people without us even realising. I think this is quite an uplifting one, and it was recommended to me by a friend so it should be good.
- The Light Between Oceans - M. L. Stedman : Described as "Heartbreaking" this one might be a bit of a weepy one, but I'm all for a bit of self-loathing every now and again.
- Stoner - John Williams : This book was written in the 60's but is only now supposedly getting the recognition it deserves. The reviews I have read about this book look promising, and it is apparently the tale of "a life lived flat". I really don't seem to choose cheery books do I?
- An Offer You Can't Refuse - Jill Mansell : This is the most traditional "chick-lit" that I've bought for my trip, which I think may be a bit more of a light relief from some of the heavier choices.
- The Bling Ring - Nancy Jo Sales : By now you've probably heard of the Bling Ring, a real-life story about a bunch of thieving Hollywood teens. It's out now in cinemas starring Emma Watson, and this side along book contains accounts of the crimes in detail. Should be pretty juicy.
- Reconstructing Amelia - Kimberley McCreight : Described as this year's Gone Girl, it's about a mother who has to find out whether her daughter committed suicide, or whether there were other forces at play.
- Thinking With Type - Ellen Lupton : I bought this book as a way of developing my growing interest in typography. I doubt this one will make it into the suitcase, but it will be useful for the design elements of my course.
- Mastering Fashion Marketing - Tim Jackson and David Shaw : Another one for my uni course. As we are expected to do wider reading around our subject, this could be very useful in the future.
- Fashion Babylon - Imogen Edward-Jones & Anonymous : This author works with anonymous insiders to present exposes on "glamorous" industries. I've read another of these before and loved how real anecdotes are told in a fictional setting. Looking forward to this one!
All of these books should be available on Amazon, that's where I got most of mine from. I also got a few of them 2nd hand on amazon, which can often work out pretty cheaply, if you're on a budget.
So what are you reading this summer? Have you got any recommendations for what else I should read. Let me know!
J xx
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