Away from my beloved Big Apple, I found plenty of good summer reading. "One is never bored with a book for company." I hate trite platitudes, how about you? Nevertheless, here are 10 recommendations to enjoy (in alphabetical order by author):
1. Americanah by C. N. Adichie
A insightful & entertaining perspective of black culture in the U.S. by a black, Nigerian woman.
2. The Uncommon Reader by A. Bennett
A delightful novella about the joys of reading from the Queen of England herself.
3. Suspicion Nation by Lisa Bloom Non-F
An intelligent dissection of the Trayvon Martin trial/verdict and pertinent social commentary.
4. The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker
A clever who done it unravelled by a young writer who seeks to prove his mentor's innocence.
5. The Life of an Unknown Man
An amazing life history of Russia's turbulent 20th C told by an unassuming elderly man.
6. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra
Five days in war torn Checnya that bind several live together under attack from Russia.
7. Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oysyemi
A lyrical twist on the Snow White fairy tale which sheds new light on racism within a family.
8. The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur
Powerful & stirring poetry by the late rapper.
9. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsioni
A lovable, socially inept adult with Asperger's awkward search for companionship.
10. Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
Life settling the west at the end of the 19thC told by a direct descendent who has his own issues.
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