WHAT I'VE BEEN READING // 1

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I'm a major fan of the public library. My favourite lunch breaks are those spent power walking to the downtown branch, finding a book and then sitting in the glass courtyard while I soak up the first couple pages.

I fell in love with books in grade 6. I had an incredible teacher named Mrs. Sinclair. She obviously loved reading and it rubbed off on me. I began devouring books. Today I don't have as much spare time as I did when I was eleven but my love for books hasn't fizzled. I usually have a library book on my nightstand or in my purse and if it's a gooder, I read it any spare moment I can.

Here's what I've been reading the past few months:

1. The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin- This one's a historical fiction novel about Charles and Anne Lindbergh. Charles Lindbergh was a famous aviator in the 30's. Because I LOVED The Paris Wife, I thought I would love this guy but honestly, I found it kind of boring. The Lindbergh's story was very sad and tragic but the book just didn't captivate me. 

2. Z: A novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler- I went into this one with crazy high hopes. From what I knew of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (mainly from my favourite movie, Midnight in Paris, ha!), I thought they were a fascinating couple but I finished this book feeling depressed. I also was incredibly thankful I didn't grow up in the 20s. If you want a sad, downer novel then read this one.

3. Tell The Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt- I really, really, really enjoyed this novel. Mostly because I loved the main character, June. Great characters, great writing. It also made me cry, so that gets double points. 

4. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes- This was a cute read to begin with but ended very tragically and not how I wanted it at all. I'm kind of mad at the author and of the character's decision at the end of the novel. It was a good read though, so I recommend it!

5. Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella- Nothing like a good ol' Sophie Kinsella book. It was a funny, light read but not as good as some of her past novels.

6. The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh- This was actually my pick for our book club (when are we meeting next ladies!!!). I've read it before and loved it all over again. It's a beautiful story about love, grace and restoration. I highly recommend it!

Can't say I was thrilled on my most recent reads but there were definitely some gems in there. I'm always looking for a new book to read. Let me know what you've read lately!

xoxo,

s.s.♥.

When I read a good novel, I find myself consumed. It’s almost like a part of my brain is invaded by the characters and situations they experience. My thoughts, words and actions are tangled in an invisible web with the characters’ thoughts, words and actions. I subconciously place people I know into different characters in the novel. And when I meet people in real life, I have pre-conceived judgements because I confuse them with the characters I have placed them as. I constantly think about the characters. They invade my thoughts for days, even after I’m finished the book. How can words be so haunting? I imagine myself in the story or the story in myself. I catch myself saying something the main character would say or thinking something they would think. The rawness of the characters take over. I wonder, does the author intend for this to happen? Does this happen to anyone else? Is my brain only programmed to be this way? I can’t answer these questions. But thinking about it frightens me a little, excites me a lot. One day, I hope the characters I write will haunt others. Consume them.

over & out

ss♥