Hey there, readers!
Once again, it’s time to chat about our favorite reads of the previous month. Here’s what our family most enjoyed in June:
Jeremy: I loved Barbara Kingsolver’s Pigs In Heaven, her sequel to The Bean Trees. On the non-fiction side, Gilbert King’s Devil in the Grove was easily my favorite of June.
Jane: Our book club read Andy Weir’s The Martian in June and it scored pretty high ratings all the way around. It’s not the world’s best writing, but the story is a certified page-turner and Jane felt immersed in the Martian setting.
Graham (nearly 9 years old): After blasting through Stuart Gibbs’ Charlie Thorne series, Graham moved to his Spy School series. Great stuff.
Willa (6 years old): The middle kiddo is just starting to read her own, which always feels like a magical moment. As such, she’s getting interested in starter chapter books. Pets Rule! was a fun one this month.
Bo (3 years old): Finally, a Pete the Cat book that doesn’t grate on us. I Love My White Shoes is a delightful little story that everyone can enjoy.
Alright — your turn! What was your favorite June read?
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
The Trees by Percival Everett. I had no expectations about this novel and, in fact, I picked it up because I wanted to read James by the same author, but am on a long reservation list at the library (currently 14th in line….) Fantastic group of characters, very clever plot and writing, am very much looking forward to reading more by Everett.