Books
How much does insomnia suck? I would say at the very least it sucks
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So I’m writing a post on books at 5am. It’s better than lying in bed Worrying About Important Life Decisions. (I want to move to CT, I want to stay in NYC, I want to move to CT, I want to stay in NYC, and on it goes).
Oh, and at least I have company. Hi Winston!
OK, so here are some books I’ve read recently and loved. And I know I never give much description about the books but when creating this post I looked at the descriptions on Amazon and sometimes they ruin the whole gasp, she did what reaction as you read the book. So I have included a brief description with links to Amazon for more info.
The Romantics by Galt Niederhoffer
I got this book from Jen and honestly, the storyline wasn’t brilliant and each of the characters are despicable in their own way and yet I couldn’t put the book down. And all the while I thought to myself they should make this into a movie. Turns out they already did. And there’s a slew of famous people in the movie. This book is about a crew of college friends re-uniting for a wedding and involves all sorts of love triangles and discussions on class. This is what I would refer to as a beach read. And again, I know I’ve barely given you any details about the book but if you read the Amazon description it tells you some major plotlines that I think are better to just find out as you read the book.
I LOVED THIS BOOK. I really couldn’t put it down. My Mum told me about it and her recommendations are usually spot on. You know from the beginning that someone has died at the end of the Summer and you know that one of the characters has been in prison for 10 years as a result. The book then starts to unravel the mystery.
An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
In my opinion Steve Martin is an extraordinary writer. I think he is more talented at writing than being an actor/comedian. Oh, and I just found out that Steve Martin is also in a band called the Sleep Canyon Rangers and they recently won entertainer of the year at the Bluegrass Awards. I mean, is there anything he can’t do? Do you think he’d be any good at fixing the economy? Let’s just make him President and call it a day. Anyway, this book has been on the bestseller list so you’ve probably already read it, but if not, I can assure you that it’s well written and highly entertaining. It’s about a beautiful and ambitious (and not very scrupulous) young art dealer in NYC. It follows her life over a 10 - 15 year period and gives the reader an interesting insight into the world of art. But really it’s the main character - what she thinks and does - that makes the book what it is.
The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
This story is set during the 1800s. A rich American girl is brought to England to find herself a husband with a title. Not only did I enjoy the story and the characters but I was fascinated by the extreme wealth displayed during the Gilded Age. The main character describes a party she attended where they had cigarettes rolled in $100 bills. I wouldn’t set fire to $100 today let alone the fact that $100 in the 1800s is probably the equivalent of 1,000s of dollars in today’s money.
That’s it for now. You can click here for previous book recommendations.
Got any recommendations for me?
