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[L]et’s read all the words. We’re also going to need a lot of blankets, a cozy pair of socks, a lot of hot chocolate with a weird amount of mini marshmallows, and a fireplace would also be nice.
Here’s what’s on my reading list this Winter. Humanity, a splash of murder, and a bit about food. You know… the usual.
Us: a novel by David Nicholls • Heartfelt fiction on life, marriage on parenting. The real things, as they are, in a story. Exactly what we want sometimes, right?
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng • Family, murder, history, culture. All the things within.
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett • Danger, surprise, soooo many emotions, and the Amazon jungle. It’s everything.
Consider the Fork by Bee Wilson • I love reading food writing, especially in cold weather… when I’m much more hungry. The history of how, what, and whyyyy we eat. It’s fascinating.
Food: a love story by Jim Gaffigan • What a really funny man thinks about kale, coconut water, and pretzel bread. I mean… come on.
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky • If there’s any time to read about the history of salt, it’s Winter. Also… get yo self some french fries. Feel like a king / queen.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman • Reading some tragic young adult fiction isn’t a crime, it’s a page turner.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt • Now that I live in the South I feel bound and obligated to read this book. Also, waiting for the Serial podcast every Thursday is too hard and I need more suspense and intrigue throughout the week.
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin • The man, the myth, the legend.
64colorbox
Salt was an excellent read. I have a couple other of those titles on my to read list.
Emily
I just stumbled on your post flipping through the “popular” on bloglovin. I have been in dire need of new books and just added all of these to my library request list. Of course, there are 24 holds for “Food: A Love Story” and 174 holds for “Yes, Please!” (174?!?!), but I thank you profusely for posting this. :)
Kathy M
Thanks for the list. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a great read. Read it before you see the movie.
Jessica
I always love to see what others are reading – must go add some of these to the eternally endless reading list! And I stalked the comments looking for other reader suggestions – noticed you’ve read Yes Please. Glad to hear it’s good – it’s at the top of the stack on my nightstand! PS – I’ve read and loved both State of Wonder and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil! Happy winter reading!
Catherine
I really loved the Steve Martin book. Great pick!
DessertForTwo
I have had such bad luck with books from the library lately! I’ve returned 3 in a row without finishing them (and I never do that!). I’m printing this list (old school style) and taking it to my library–THANK YOU! :)
Rachael
I read most of ‘Us’. It was good, although I didn’t finish it because….well I just didn’t. But don’t let that stop you! I’m sure you’ll like it.
I’ve read ‘Everything I Never Told You’. That was so good! I want to read it again!
I haven’t read ‘Food, A Love Story’ yet, but I want to. It seems like it would be funny.
lee ashley
I recently re-read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil when we went to Savannah…you will LOVE it! You might even have to skip over to Savannah to tour the mansion… :)
Going to check out your other picks :)
Paula
Ann Patchett. Oh man. I never would have read her books had it not been for my husband’s recommendation of “Bel Canto.” The descriptions always sound so bleak. But I’ll be darned if she can’t spin a reader straight into her yarn and put a really unique twist on her plots.
Kate
Have heard great things about Everything I Never Told You… can’t wait to dive into it. Also on my list: The Fever by Megan Abbott and Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.
Barbara
Great picks! I thought Salt was really interesting – if a little repetitive/slow at times. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was also a good one. State of Wonder – ugh, as a scientist, it pissed me off. But I hear other people like it!
I have Consider the Fork, Food: A love story, and Everything I never told you on my reading list as well! Il’l have to look into the others. :)
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks for the amazing list! I’m always on the hunt for my next good read :) Haven’t really read anything since Gone Girl ;)
wheremyfeetare
Thanks for the reading recommendations. I’ve read some of these, look forward to reading the others. LOVED ‘State of Wonder,” Hope that wasn’t too strong but I really did. Her other books “Bel Canto” and “The Magician’s Assistant” were very good too.
Seriously Sassy Mama
I really do not think that Steve Martin writes a bad book. Shop Girl is hands down one of my favorite books!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More
It’s been a good while since I picked up a book. I think it’s time to stop playing Candy Crush at bedtime and pick up a good novel instead – definitely something more intellectual. Besides, when I close my eyes I won’t have striped balls and fish stuck in my brain.
Thanks, Joy!