Four Books to put on Your End-of-Summer Reading List
Not sure what to pull off the bookshelf next? Emmaus Patch to the rescue with five summer reading suggestions from Emmaus Patch Facebook friends.
"The Help" is one of the Summer Reads recommended by Emmaus Patch Facebook users.
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Here are some end-of-summer reading suggestions based on what Emmaus Patch Facebook friends had to say about what they’ve been reading lately:
Highly Recommended
- “Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children,” written by Ranson Riggs –
The story of a boy who follows clues that take him to an abandoned orphanage on a Welsh island. Two Emmaus Patch Thumbs Up. “It was a really good book and different from anything I have read lately.” - “The Help,” written by Kathryn Stockett –
The story of African American maids working for whites in Mississippi in the 1960s. Two Emmaus Patch Thumbs Up. “I was sad when I was finished, didn't want to say goodbye to the characters.” - “Zeitoun,” written by Dave Eggers –
The true story of a Muslim family's experiences in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Two Emmaus Patch Thumbs Up. “An amazing, award-winning story.” - “Unbroken,” written by Lauren Hillenbrand –
A biography of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II hero. One Emmaus Patch Thumbs Up. “Awesome.”
Don't Bother
- “Fifty Shades of Grey,” written by E.L. James –
One Emmaus Patch Thumbs Down. “Sucked. Poorly written and a waste of time!”
Coming Soon
- Next on the reading lists of Emmaus Patch Facebook fans –
"This is Where I leave you" by Jonathan Tropper, Bill O'Reilly's "Killing Lincoln" and "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova.
What to you think of these summer reading suggestions? What's next up on your summer reading list? Tell us in the comments below.
What's next up on your summer reading list?
Tell us in the comments.
Upper Milford Mom
11:36 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Unbroken was absolutely fabulous! A real eye-opener. It's non-fiction, but written like a story.
Jennifer Marangos
1:14 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thanks for your comment @Upper Milford Mom. I will definitely put if on my list. I have to say, I am in the middle of Fifty Shades of Grey and I sort of agree with our Facebook friend's review of it. I don't know if I would go as far as "sucks" but it hasn't been a quick read for me. Anyone else?
Tracie L. Lovett
1:33 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012
I read fifty shades and I have come to the conclusion (after speaking about this book with several of my friends that have read it as well) that if you are not open minded when it comes to bedroom "manners" or you can't allow yourself to be open minded then this book is not for you. I am very open minded and enjoyed the book...getting ready to read book two actually. But some of my girlfriends are not as open minded and more straight laced in the bedroom "manner" department and they didn't enjoy the book. I think its all about how you perceive your fantasies (are they erotic and "wild" fantasies or are they more straight laced and "normal"). My girl friends and I have had great conversations over this book. All I want to know is where is my Christian Grey??!! 0.0
AnnaMarie Zeravsky
10:17 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012
I cant get through the fifty books fast enough. I am half way done with the 3rd and love every minute of it. I totally agree, if you are not open-minded than don't read the book. Amazing love story! Tracie...I would like to think that my husband is my Mr. Grey...minus the money, charlie tango, and fifty shades, he only has 10 shades! lol I give the books more than 2 thumbs up; great love story!