A few weeks ago, I went to the bookstore on a whim. I went in with a list of books I wanted to get, but a couple were out of stock and a few didn’t look as interesting as I thought they would be. I walked around the store probably four times picking up different books before stumbling on a table with Me Before You. I have lost track of how many times this book has been recommended to me, so into my pile it went.
I highly, highly recommend it. Definitely tops the list of great books I’ve read this year. In the book, the main character takes a job as a caregiver and companion for a quadriplegic. The story is wonderful, and sad, but still… wonderful. I will say that everyone told me I was going to cry… and I didn’t. (Probably because I kept expecting to burst into tears… I just never did.) Some parts really hit me hard and the ending was a tough swallow.
Have you read this? Any other books you recommend?
xoxo
PS I can’t wait to start reading Lena Dunham’s Not That Kind of Girl.
I haven't read this book but I will have to pick up a copy!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I'm always looking for new book recommendations because I've been reading so much lately but sometimes run out of ideas. Currently I'm reading Lena Dunhams books and love it.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
I read this book and absolutely loved it too. Didn't expect to love it that much but the relationship btw the two main characters really drew me in. One of my fave books this year.
-Lauren
http://www.prettypiecesblog.com
I read it and loved it, I'm currently reading her most recent release, One Plus One. A little bit harder to get into, but I'm expecting it to pick up pace. I'm sure you've seen the previews or the actual movie, This Is Where I Leave You, but I finished decided to read the book before I saw the movie and it definitely did not disappoint, one of my favorite of the year so far!
xo. lauren
champagneandchambray.com
I really wasn't a fan of this book-I think the characters were cliché and the writing below average. The biggest issue was the message of the book. What a depressing, selfish view of life.
Meg
http://www.anaffairofcharacter.com
I read this book! I definitely cried at the end. It's a wonderfully sad book.
http://www.thechelseaway.com
We considered reading this for our book club this month!! But, instead we chose "The Circle" by Dave Eggers. I just started it last night & I'm hooked!
xo, K
http://www.BKCsquared.com
Im always looking for new book suggestions, thank you for these!
Caroline
http://www.eastcoastchic.info
I just finished her other book "The Last Letter from Your Lover." WONDERFUL. I cannot recommend it enough. A woman wakes up from a coma with only the last letter from her lover, and has to trace the pieces backwards to figure out what was going on. It's absolutely amazing and I finished it in two days I was so engrossed!
I normally don't fall into hyped up books but I recently caved and read Gone Girl. I've never liked mystery/thriller books but I must say, it was really worth the read. I wasn't a fan of the ending but the bulk of the book is a page-turner. I can't wait to see the movie and see how they adapted the book to the big screen.
This book is now going on my book list! I read another book by Jojo Moyes called The Girl You Left Behind. I really liked it and I wrote a review on it if you want to check it out: http://realnotideal.blogspot.ca/2014/05/borrowing-page-from-my-books-review-of_29.html
Another good book I read was Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. I also wrote a review on this one: http://realnotideal.blogspot.ca/2014/03/borrowing-page-from-my-books-review-of.html
I love reading and hearing what other people have to say about books. Great post!