Hi everyone!!
Even though it’s a little bit late, I still decided to share with you my reading choices for this month 🙂 I’m really excited about it, mainly because I can feel the summer vibes coming from each book.
Without further due, let’s dive in:
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“Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass” // Lana Del Rey
Goodreads Synopsis: “Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I’m proud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written was very authentic.” – Lana Del Rey
Genre: Poetry
Goodreads Rating: 3.93 / 5
I’ve always admired Lana Del Rey as a singer, but specially as a songwriter. Her music lyrics are so poetic and amazing (songs like “Love Song” are heaven on earth), so I’m pretty sure I’ll love her poetry book even more.
My expectations are on their highest, to be honest. Can’t wait!
Under the Dome II // Stephen King
Goodreads Synopsis: All hell has broken loose in Chester’s Mill after an invisible force field suddenly and inexplicably descends on the small Maine town, isolating all within it from the outside world. As the grim reality of the situation dawns and panic sets in, each other town’s denizens reveals their true nature in the face of shortages, rationing, lawlessness, and uncertainty.
Genre: Horror; Science Fiction
Goodreads Rating: 4.08 / 5
I read “Under the Dome Part I” 4 years ago and it was my first Stephen King book. Since then, this author became one of my favorites and now I’m finally reading the second part of this engaging story.
I still remember most things, so it’ll feel good to come back to Chester’s Mill 🙂
Have you read this book yet? Have you ever watched the series?
Love & Gelato // Jenna Evans Welch
Goodreads Synopsis: Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she isn’t in the mood for Italy’s famous sunshine and fairy-tale landscape. She’s only there because it was her mother’s dying wish that she get to know her father. But what kind of father isn’t around for sixteen years? All Lina wants to do is go back home. (read more)
Genre: Romance; YA
Goodreads Rating: 4.12 / 5
One of my most anticipated Summer read is actually here! I’m so excited!! I’ve been wanting to read this book for the longest time, and finally I’m getting that chance 🙂
Couldn’t be happier!
PORTUGUESE AUTHOR: Onde Cantam os Grilos // Maria Isaac
This time I also decided to read a Portuguese book, from a Portuguese author. It seems to be a lovely story, perfect for summer time!
Goodreads Synopsis (PT): Ainda bebé, Formiga foi deixado num cesto nos degraus da casa da Herdade do Lago.
O mistério da sua chegada é apenas mais um na longa história da herdade e das várias gerações dos Vaz, que a assombra de lendas e maldições: uma fonte inesgotável de mistérios fascinantes para a imaginação do rapazinho cabeça de vento.
Deslumbrado pela vida da família que venera de forma atrapalhada, Formiga corre e trepa a árvores, encolhe-se, faz-se invisível, inventa um pouco de tudo para conseguir acompanhar conversas, descobrir mais um segredo.
Mas o último segredo que ele descobre revela-se demasiado grande para a curiosidade bem-intencionada de uma criança, e um erro seu acaba por destruir o único mundo que conhece e pôr fim à sua infância.
Mais de vinte anos depois, Formiga regressa à Herdade do Lago e escreve para um leitor invisível, relembrando tudo o que foi e que não deveria ter sido.
Uma história doce contada pela voz de um adulto que fala pela criança que foi um dia.
Genre: Romance
Goodreads Rating: 4.18 / 5
And…That’s It!
Hope you enjoyed this month’s reading list! Which books are you planning on reading during August? Let me know in the comment section down below 🙂
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I love to see what others are reading so I appreciate you sharing your list! Happy reading – it looks like you’ve chosen some great books.
Thank you so much <3
I had no idea Lana Del Ray had a book out!
I’m so excited to read it! People seem to love it 🙂
Love & Gelato really calls out to me! I’ll be interested to hear what you think of it! 😀
I can’t wait to read it as well! 🙂 I will, for sure!
Love & Gelato sounds like such a great book – definitely want to read that! Love the list 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m really excited to read it 🙂
Great list! Love & Gelato sounds amazing! I’m so bad and have literally not read a novel in years! I’ve got to make some time to start reading again. Life is too busy haha! Thanks for sharing x
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Thanks Lynn! I’m really excited to read it 🙂 Hope you can get into reading again <3
Love & Gelato sounds like such a great read and I love the Tuscan setting.
Thank you for sharing this great reading list!
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to read it <3
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