It’s time, once again, to chat about our favorite reads of the previous month.
JEREMY: I’m finally reading David McCullough’s Truman (which will surely be a favorite in a month or two) and decided to pair it with his short and delightful collection of essays called History Matters. Loved it. McCullough’s books are an American treasure. I also really enjoyed Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere — great space action, touching romance, and oodles of heart.
JANE: My wife enjoyed the unique premise and solid execution of Tiffany Crum’s debut thriller, This Story Might Save Your Life. She especially appreciated the unforeseen ending, which feels especially rare these days.
GRAHAM (10.5 years old): Our oldest continues to tear through YA mysteries at a prodigious clip. Very Dangerous Things by Lauren Munoz was his favorite this month. In his words: “It was a really exciting mystery and I kept wanting to read it!”
WILLA (8 years old): The middle kiddo has discovered Shel Silverstein, and I am here for it. That dude rocks, and going through A Light in the Attic together in just a handful of nights was a delight.
BO (5 years old): Nature school keeps the youngest kiddo very well-verse in what’s going on in the natural world. He’s noticed the birdies coming back for spring, so it makes sense that Lucy Cousins’ Hooray for Birds was a favorite this month.
Your turn! What was your favorite April read?
The Book Thief. Amazing and beautiful.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and Strangers by Belle Burden!