{"id":4538,"date":"2015-04-08T10:11:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T14:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=4538"},"modified":"2023-07-13T04:37:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T08:37:41","slug":"spring-reading-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/spring-reading-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Reading List"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“There’s so much more to a book than just the reading.”<\/em><\/p>\n

-Maurice Sendak<\/p>\n

We believe that curling up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and a cozy blanket is one of life’s simple pleasures. If you need a good book recommendation while you’re relaxing in the hammock or enjoying a rainy day, we’ve got you covered…<\/p>\n

Still Alice<\/a> by Lisa Genova<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alice Howland, a Harvard professor is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease at 50 years old. As her disease progresses, she learns that who she is as a person is much more than her academic accomplishments.\u00a0This book has gotten a lot of attention since it was made into a movie: the movie is really good but the book is better.<\/p>\n

The Language of Flowers<\/a> by \u00a0Vanessa Diffenbaugh<\/strong><\/p>\n

A beautiful story about a young homeless girl who discovers her gift for flowers, and uses it to touch other’s lives. The best part about this story? The transformation of the main character…<\/p>\n

A Good Yarn<\/a> by Debbie Macomber<\/strong><\/p>\n

This heart-warming book takes place in \u00a0the backdrop of a Seattle knitting shop. As several women gather and knit together, they become friends and share their real life stories – \u00a0which have happy endings. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry<\/a> by Gabrielle Zavin<\/strong><\/p>\n

A sweet story of the quirky and cranky owner of a bookstore whose life is transformed when a baby is abondoned in his shop. This is a feel-good story, light read perfect for spring!<\/p>\n

The Caller<\/a> by Karin Fossum<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Caller is a dark Norweigan crime thriller – part of the Inspector Sejer series – which includes “The Indian Bride” and “Black Seconds”. What starts as a few cruel neighborhood pranks in a small town, ends with an unexpected twist.<\/p>\n

Expecting Adam<\/a> by Martha Beck<\/strong><\/p>\n

When two Harvard trained academic types learn that their unborn baby has Down syndrome it’s the catalyst for many changes in their lives. This true life story from the wise and funny Martha Beck is nothing less than magical and inspring.<\/p>\n

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