Summer Reading List
Commencement was on Saturday and so thus officially begins summer break. Well, I suppose the official summer doesn’t happen until I finish grading, but close enough.
What will I be reading this summer? Oh, this and that.
Hideyuki Kikuchi, Vampire Hunter D: Pale Fallen Angel — need to finish this still.
Donna Tartt, The Secret History — recommended by JP. I found it on the table with a post-it that said “Read! Me!” How could I not?
Curtis Sittenfeld, Prep — another JP recommendation. Part of my question to find, Young Adult lit that is, like, um, you know, smart.
Juliet Nicolson, The Perfect Summer: England 1911, Just Before the Storm — this one has been on my list for a few years now. It’s written by Vita Sackville-West’s granddaughter. Non-fiction.
Stephen Kind, Salem’s Lot — I’ve never read it before. Figure I ought to.
Melissa Marr, Wicked Lovely — I like the title. What can I say?
The British cover. I think I like the US one better. Silas looks more like a vampire, though. Nob looks too normal.
Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book — I’ve read it twice before but I think it’s my favorite book these days. It’s such joy to read.
Kelly Link, Pretty Monsters — short story collection. It was a random google discovery.
Karen Russell, St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves — an Amazon “if you like . . .” suggestion.
Margo Lanagan, Red Spikes — I like the cover.
Now, everybody go watch Ink.