Looking up on my blog I have an entry about Summer reading from last year. This year though I have nothing. I've been reading George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones' series and have returned library books unread.
I've got 190 pages of book 5: "Dance with Dragons." The whole series so far has been a work of art. Martin has created his own world; complete with its religions. It is as detailed as Lord of the Rings, but I find it faster-paced thanks to the way he switches points-of-view every chapter. I keep waiting for story lines to merge and it seems like I'm about to be rewarded for my persistence. And yes, you should be reading the first four books before you read this one. If you spend your summer reading one series, make it this one, it'll make you forget how hot it is outside.
I still have a few on my table waiting to be read- Hilary Mantel's sequel to Wolf Hall; I think this one takes on Anne Boleyn. It could be good for a break from the fantasy world. There's also Jack Layton's "Speaking Out Louder" which, I can't seem to get through without arguing with myself. I'd love to go back and read more Kelley Armstrong, for a bit of Canadian content.
The last book in Ken Follett's Fall of Giants' trilogy is due out later this year. This series follows the fortunes of five interrelated families across the 20th century. Think of this as historical fiction with the pacing of his thrillers. The first two books seamlessly blended elements of both. Like with Game Of Thrones, you should read them first.
What have you guys been reading this summer? Any books I should add to my reading list? Hit that comment button below
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