summer reading

During Summer, I catch up on all the piles of books I have laying around. It’s the only time where hours seem to stretch and lounging on a beach towel under the sun is the highlight of your day. Have you read any good books yet? If so, share them in the comments section. These are the ones I’ve read that were real page-turners.

“The Girl She Used To Be” by David Cristofano

About a young woman who has lived her entire life in the Witness Protection Program, this story chronicles her reemergence in to life without her false identity. Instead of finding herself, she runs in to danger and an unlikely ally. It’s well-written and goes at a fast pace, so once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down.

“The Piano Teacher” by Janice Y.K. Lee

Set in Hong Kong during World War II, this novel focuses on Claire, an ordinary English woman who falls for a mysterious man whose ties to the past threaten both of their worlds. The scenery is lush and the characters are flawed yet interesting. It doesn’t end how you want it to, but it makes the novel ten times more interesting.

“The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton

Kate Morton writes historical fiction really well and she doesn’t let you down with this novel. A young woman tries to uncover the secrets from her past after her grandmother’s death. The story flips back from the past and present, showing alternate sides to story that appears to be simple. I enjoyed all the twists and turns and couldn’t put it down.