by Becky Boyd, The Pajama Company Editor
Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.
–Vera Nazarian
Happy Summer! Tomorrow is the official first day! Whether you have plans this summer to lounge in your pjs, chill out by the pool, or maybe in the shady hammock under a tree, a good book is always a great companion.
Here are the books that have made my summer reading list…
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
This is a historically based fiction story about the Grimke sisters of Charleston, SC, who sparked the abolishionist movement. Its an inspiring story, with each character struggling to break free, each in their own way.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Klein
Also a historical novel, this book is the story of orphaned and abandoned children in the 1920’s in NY city who were sent out to the Midwest to find families. Its heart-wrenching, but at the end you feel as though the main character has found her true family.
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala
I have not read this one yet, but this was on the NY Times list of best book of 2013. This is the memoir of Sonali Deraniyagala – her tale of surviving the 2004 Tsunami, but tragically losing her family.
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reich
This is the interesting and humorous life story of Ruth Reichl (former editor of Gourmet Magazine). She takes you through her quirky childhood which included her time in boarding school and her manic depressive mother who would have dinner parties serving old, moldy food. She also just released her first novel last month, Delicious.
Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
A dark, yet magical novel about a circus that only occurs during the night time hours. Celia and Marco are two star-crossed lovers who must live out their destiny to become competitors. I really didn’t expect to like this book as much as it did, but its a great read!
The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap by Wendy Welch
Another memoir, this is the charming story of a couple who decide to fulfill a life long dream of owning a bookstore, which they do in a small town in West Virginia.
What are you reading this summer? Share with us below!
