Good Readz

This summer I've been speed reading through stacks of books. It's safe to say I have once again returned to my bookworm-ish ways now that I have more free time on my hands. Here's a handful of books I couldn't put down (aka the best kinds of books :D)

• Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple is a funny mystery that takes place in Seattle, and I love the city of Seattle but I digress. This book was fun and entertaining the whole way through!
• The Paris Wife by Paula MClain follows the love life of Ernest Hemingway and Hadley Richardson as well as Ernest's early writing career, rise to stardom and the hardships the couple faced. Other famous authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald appear in the book. 
• Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss is a story about past life memories and experiences (reincarnation). If you think the idea of reincarnation is interesting or you believe in reincarnation this is a must read. This book really makes you think (in a good way)!
•  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is about a couple (Nick and Amy) and how Amy suddenly goes missing on their 5th wedding anniversary. It follows Amy's diary entries and Nick's story about his wife's dissappearence as well as friends and relatives accounts/opinions of both Nick and Amy. Everyone has a different story about what happened to Amy as they get to the bottom of the mystery. I think this movie is being made into a movie too! It is definitely suspenseful and thrilling.
• Room by Erin Donoghue offers an interesting view on how a child would act if they lived the first 5 years of their life in a room with no windows and no way out, and then is suddenly put into the outside world not knowing anything. I can't really say much more without giving the story away but it's so crazy! 
• Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter includes lots of characters of different ages, all with imperfections that make them perfect for the story. This book is relateable and includes different styles of writing (such as short stories, movie pitches and play writing) which keeps the book fresh and interesting as it follows the lives of the diverse characters. 

Also on my list but not pictured above: I have a new obsession with Domino Magazine, HGTV Magazine and Lucky Magazine. I love interior design and rando inspiration and these glossies fit the bill perfectly. Darling magazine is also an old fave!

Happy reading friends!

Xo Steph