This year I am making an effort to read more… I feel like the past eighteen months have just been crazy, and honestly hard to carve out time to savor all the unnecessary things in life that at the end of the day actually really matter in the sense of filling yourself with things that bring you joy.
I’ve been obsessed with audible this year. In my opinion, nothing replaces a physical book, but audible is such a great way to read on the days you are a little short on time and have an opportunity to multitask. And in case you are wondering, I am team listening to a book is still reading… at the end of the day you absorb someone world they created and sometimes even walk away with a little insight gained on a new or old perspective.
One// The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel
The Art Thief was such a great read, and what makes it even more interesting is that this story is actually true. I vaguely remember the real life art thief being a hot new story when I was in high school. Such an interesting read and a really well told story. If you are into true crime, then I highly recommend this book for you!
Two// The Love We Found, by Jill Santopolo
I read The Light We Lost a few years ago, and this story is the perfect follow-up. I love Santopolo’s captivating style of writing, how she makes the characters leap off the page and makes you run the emotional course of each one. If you read The Light We Lost, this one is obviously a must-read! If you are new to this series, reading the first book isn’t necessary, but recommend reading them in order.
Three// The Cuban Heiress, by Chanel Cleeton
Over the pandemic I became obsessed with Chanel Cleeton books; I would go for ridiculously long walks and listen to her stories. Her books are such a page turner, and I personally really appreciate the obvious effort she puts into her historical research… she paints such a vivid picture of the time – you almost feel like her main character takes your hand and transports you to another point in time. This fast-paced book is full of twist and turns and the character development is just next level.
Four// Swan Song, by Elin Hilderbrand
This book has been sitting on my nightstand since the summer… I have to say it was well worth the wait! Elin Hilderbrand is one of the queens of Summer Beach reads. If you love the beach and some drama, then you need to read this book ASAP. It is Ed Kapenash last summer as Chief of Police, but the newest residents of Nantucket fill the community with gossip, envy, and an entangled web to be solved.
