Favorite 6 Books Read in the Last 6 Months

Each year I set a goal to read 50 books. I reached 32 this week. So I’m ahead of my goal and have most of the summer to go still. I thought I’d share my top 6 books of the last 6 months. Looking for a summer read? Check out my my list.

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My 6 Favorites Reads in the Last 6 Months

1. The Last Telegram by Liz Trenow

I love stories set during World War II. This story goes back and forth between 1940s and modern day Britain. Issues of secrecy, jealousy, guilt, and forgiveness are explored. If you liked The Guernsey Library and Potato Peel Pie Society, you should give The Last Telegram a try.

 

 

2.  Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White by Melissa Sweet 

This is so much more than a kid’s book. If I ever become famous, I want someone to write a biography of me just like this one.  It is filled with beautiful illustrations, history, photos, and personal mementos. It’s like a combination biography and scrapbook created by a very talented artist. Sweet has also published books about Peter Roget (think thesaurus) and the poet William Carlos Williams. All three books have received Caldecott honors.

 

 

3.  In This Grave Hour by Jacqueline WInspear

This book is the latest in one of my favorite mystery series. If you’ve never read a Masie Dobbs mystery, start with the first one, Masie Dobbs. The series begins during World War I.  The latest book sees Masie facing the start of World War II. No longer the young student and army nurse, she’s now reached middle age, widowhood, and is gearing up to face the trials of another war.

 

 

4. Summerlost by Allie Condie

Listed as juvenille fiction, this story deals with some tough issues. Main character, Cedar, is a middle-school-aged girl who had moved to a new town with her mother and younger brother. The family has recently lost their father and older brother. The book explores family resilience, friendship, and the magic of childhood summers. There are also some mysteries to solve and some humor to enjoy.

 

 

5. The Sisters of St. Croix by Diney Costeloe

Another story set in World War II, this one is set in France. Sisters in a local convent take in and protect Jewish children from the occupying Nazis. This is a fictionalized account, but cased on real cases. It is the third in a series that includes: The Lost Soldier and Death’s Dark Vale.

6.  A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

This is a fantasy novel set in an underground society where people have to learn facial expressions. In Caverna, those with wealth can hire facesmiths to teach them different expressions. This lower down the economic ladders are lucky to have only a few. Inserted into this world is a girl called Neverfell. Her face is like glass, meaning everything she thinks and feels can been seen on the surface. Where did she come from? Who is behind her appearance in Caverna?  And how can she be used to gain more power in the constant struggle among Caverna’s elite classes? This book is good for teens and adults.

 

Going over my Goodreads list, it was hard to narrow it down to six choices. I ope one or more of these books make it on your to-read list. Do you have any book recommendations for me? I’m always looking for my next good read.

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