Each
month I set a few goals for myself {a little nerdy, I know…} and one of my
goals for the month of August was to get back into the habit of reading a
decent amount. For a while there I fell back into the horrible mode of watching
Netflix right before I went to bed, which lead to a restless night’s sleep more
than once. I’m aiming to read one book each week this month; not to brag… but,
I’m glad to say I have already made my way through three books thus far which
means I have kept up with my goal so far!
My most
recent read is Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen. I am completely smitten with
her writing style, she always manages to find the perfect balance of southern
charm, suspense, a touch of magic, and wonderful characters. Allen’s books are
the perfect retreat for reality. I have now read all six of her books, and have
my fingers crossed that she has one in the works that will be in bookstores
soon!
When Eby
first laid eyes on Lost Lake it was only a picture on a post card but she knew
she was seeing her future.
Half a
life time has gone by for Eby. After suffering through and surviving the death
of her husband, the decline in visitors that travel to lost lake, and the
noticeable wear and tear years of maintenance neglect, it appears that Lost
Lake will soon be slipping into Eby’s past. A once enchanting collection of
lake side cabins and a near empty guest book forces Eby’s hand to the point
where she finally gives into selling Lost Lake to a developer.
Fortunately,
an unexpected visit from a family member, Kate and her daughter Devin, whom Eby
has not seen in years gives her the smallest chance to change things. Kate
spent the best summer of her life when she was twelve at Lost Lake, a time
before Kate knew loss and heartache. Kate has recently become too familiar with
feelings of sadness and loss of direction after her own husband unexpected
death. Lost Lake lends Kate a hand in moving forward and allows her own
daughter, Devin, to stay in the magic world of childhood for a little while
longer.
Lost Lake
is a book of recovering from loss, finding new love, and rediscovering the
feeling of hopefulness and all the wonderful things that it can bring to life. Lost
Lake is the perfect read to end the summer on, and a book that I highly recommend.
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