Sometimes there is just “a book”. A book that throws you for a loop in the best way possible. A book that you will always remember. A book that sticks to your soul.
If you’re in the mood to read a type of book that I just described above… well, have no fear, I have your next literary tale.
HOW I FOUND THIS BOOK
Several weeks ago, I visited a dear friend on maternity leave. I had also never seen her new home. and while on tour we came upon her library. We pretty much like the same kinds of things in life, so I wasn’t surprised that almost every book in her cases I had read—and LOVED. But, there was one lone spine I saw that I had not. I plucked it off the shelf, and asked my friend her opinion on this read. She immediately began gushing about the story…and I ended up borrowing it on the spot.
BLUE BOOK PICK
Title: She’s Come Undone
Author: Wally Lamb
Why you need to read it: Well, the first clue is Wally Lamb. I mean, how did I not know about this already? It was written a bit ago, and it was on Oprah’s Book Club lists- so it’s probably a safe bet. However, there are have been some other novels that “everyone loved” and I was “meh” about- so of course I had to read this one for myself.
Thank goodness I did. I absorbed the words like a dry sponge in an ocean. Let me disclose, I like Wally Lamb in general (see above). His words always leave an impression to say the least. Secondly, this book had so many issues that were weaved in. SO. MANY. Health, fertility, confidence, love, hate, and self-actualization are just a few that brew to the surface. I also would categorize it as a “coming to age” book as well. You will feel really low and really high with this read and I promise you- you will still be thinking about it when you are done. A true masterpiece and a great summer read.
WANT MORE SUMMER READS?
Here are some other fun summer reads!