Summer reading

Every so often I like to touch on what books I'm currently reading or have just finished. This summer has been a busy one and hasn't left much time for one of my favorite leisure activities, but I have managed to get some reading done. And yes, I'm one of those people who read more than one book at a time. Most of the time one is fiction and one is nonfiction. This summer, it's been fiction all the way.

First off, with the release of the final Harry Potter film I decided to start reading the J.K. Rowling series about the young wizard Harry Potter all the way through. I had read the first several books aloud to my children, but had never finished all of them collectively. So, I've been working my way through the series and am enjoying it immensely.

Then a coworker recommended The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and I started reading it and couldn't stop until I'd read the next two books in the series, Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Terrific books all three. I hear they're making a movie of The Hunger Games due out next year. I can't wait!

Then, my daughter brought home The Help by Kathryn Stockett. She'd enjoyed it very much and knew I liked to read a book before seeing the movie version. I started the book last night and can't wait to get back to it. It's that good.

Now it's your turn. What books heated up your summer and left a lasting impression? Any you particularly want to recommend? What books are in your to-be-read pile?

And now, as much as I like visiting with you all, I really must get back to The Help so I can see the movie this weekend.

Enjoy these final days of summer!

~Bullet Hole~