{"id":2168,"date":"2014-06-20T08:32:11","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T12:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2026-04-11T13:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:22:19","slug":"summer-pajama-reading-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/summer-pajama-reading-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Pajama Reading List"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0by Becky Boyd,\u00a0The Pajama Company Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.<\/h4>\n

\u2013Vera Nazarian<\/p>\n

Happy Summer! \u00a0Tomorrow 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.<\/p>\n

Here are the books that have made my summer reading list…<\/p>\n

The Invention of Wings<\/a> by Sue Monk Kidd<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a historically based fiction story about the Grimke sisters of Charleston, SC, who sparked the abolishionist movement. \u00a0Its an inspiring story, with each character struggling to break free, each in their own way.<\/p>\n

Orphan Train<\/a> by Christina Baker Klein<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also a historical novel, this book is the story of \u00a0orphaned and abandoned children in the 1920’s in NY city who were sent out to the Midwest to find families. \u00a0Its heart-wrenching, but at the end you feel as though the main character has found her true family.<\/p>\n

Wave<\/a> by Sonali Deraniyagala<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have not read this one yet, but this was on the NY Times list of best book of 2013<\/a>. \u00a0This is the memoir of\u00a0Sonali Deraniyagala – her tale of surviving the 2004 Tsunami, but tragically losing her family.<\/p>\n

Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table<\/a> by Ruth Reich<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 \u00a0old, moldy food. \u00a0She also just released her first novel last month, Delicious<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Night Circus<\/a> by Erin Morgenstern<\/strong><\/p>\n

A dark, yet magical novel about a circus that only occurs during the night time hours. \u00a0Celia and Marco are two star-crossed lovers who must live out their destiny to become competitors. \u00a0I really didn’t expect to like this book as much as it did, but its a great read!<\/p>\n

The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap<\/a> by Wendy Welch<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What are you reading this summer? \u00a0Share with us below!<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo Credit: susivinh<\/a> via Compfight cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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