Hi all. Earlier this week I asked my Instagram followers for their reading recommendations. There were quite a few so I’m listing them below. First on my list is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, which is the read for my book club this month. Although we won’t meet in person, maybe we’ll connect and discuss via Zoom for the time being.
Please chime in with your book suggestions as well.
Listed in no particular order and will be updated.
Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout
Abide with Me by Elizabeth Strout
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
The Motivation Manifesto by Brendon Burchard
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Burn The Place by Iliana Regan
Visionary Women by Angella M. Nazarian
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
additional recommendations updated as they come in:
The Overstory by Richard Powers
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
The Other Americans by Laila Lalami
City of Thieves by David Benioff
The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne
Dee
Thank you!
I’d like to add The Other Americans by Laila Lalami and City of Thieves which was written by David Benioff (better known as the writer/producer of Game of Thrones).
Both literary page turners.
Karima
Both look good. Thanks!
Suzanne FitzGerrell Caram
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. A fabulous read about three women during WWII and how their lives intersect through trials and tribulations.
Karima
Terrific. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca
Currently reading The Overstory by Richard Powers and loving it.
Karima
Thanks Rebecca. Just added it to the list!
Kim
So far I am loving “Burn The Place”.
Karima
Thank you. I just added it to the growing list!
Allison Roeder
Have read all of Elizabeth Strout’s work. Highly recommend.
Karima
Thanks Allison!
Susan
I just finished, and recommend, The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne.
Karima
Thanks. Just added to the list!
Alice Strom
Love your idea of sharing books during this time of staying at home!
Thank you!
Karima
We’ll all be well read over the next few months!
charlene michaela
Hi Karima.
All really great book selections! Also the film Emma was released on demand yesterday
https://www.focusfeatures.com/emma/. Beautiful film to escape into another world in these trying times.
– Be Well
Karima
Thank you. I can’t wait to watch Emma.❤️
Alissa
Ask Again, Yes
Disappearing Earth
American Dirt
I also second the suggestions of The Other Americans, The Dutch House, all Elizabeth Strout and Educated.
Happy reading!
Karima
Good! We will all be so well read after this passes!
Elizabeth Velasquez
Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Karima
Yes!