Every year, around this time, I put together my summer reading list. I never make it through all the books on my list (although I usually do make it through most), but I still enjoy setting goals and having a list of books my brain can focus on when it isn't focused on teaching. And who knows? Maybe one year (this year?!?) I will actually tackle all of the books on my list.
My biggest problem is that I still think about summer in the same way I did as a kid.... having nothing but TIME on your hands. Lazy days just asking to be filled. However, now that my kids will be out of school, time is really the last thing I will have.. There probably won't be much lazing. But, now that both kids are a little bit older, and Finn is reading like a champ, maybe there will be more mandated quiet reading times where I can read too.
Anyways, time or not, here are the 10 books I am hoping to read this summer. A couple are repeat offenders that I never made it through in years past. A few are new books that I am really looking forward to getting my hands on. And a couple have been on my to-read list for many years. So, without further ado, I present my summer reading list to you!
Do you make a summer reading list? If so, what is on it for this year?!?
They all look really interesting! I must admit I read way more in winter than summer. So I should be making a reading list now! Hooray for being on holidays, and have a lovely relaxing time.
ReplyDeleteI have read "Desert Solitaire" some years back. It was my oldest son's favorite book and it is very good. It was the reason my son became a National Park Ranger for a while, although he is not working on his PhD so he is not a park ranger any more. Some of Edward Abbey's other books I did not like. I have also read Bill Bryson and have that Stephen Ambrose book on my "to read" shelf. I love summer break - one of the great perks of teaching. I am supposed to be writing curriculum but I am having a really hard time getting motivated for that! Enjoy your break.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I still think of summer the same way too, and while I only have one teenager left at home, there are the adult things I need to accomplish each day.
ReplyDeleteI love your book list. I've only read The Girl on the Train [loved it], and will be adding some of your list to mine.
Happy summer!
I haven't read many of these - I'll have to check some out. The girl on the train is SO good...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great list. I don't have a summer reading list, per say, just a reading list that never seems to end. I guess if I stopped adding to it it might that would help :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer my friend. xo