Quick Lit: My December reading list.

 I’m looking forward to Christmas break in hopes we will slow down a bit, and of course read, and then read some more.  My daughters are both receiving quite a few books for Christmas, and I think there may be one or two for me under the tree.  I envision us enjoying two or three pajama days snuggled up with blankets and books. 

Here is what I have read in December and what I want to read.

http://www.amazon.com/Astonish-Me-novel-Maggie-Shipstead-ebook/dp/B00FUZPQP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418666431&sr=1-1&keywords=astonish+me

In Astonish Me, we are swept up into the world of ballet during the Soviet era through the 90’s and into the 2000’s.  I enjoyed this look into a world I know little about.  It took me a little bit to get into it, but once I did, I did not want to put it down. 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_17?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the%20sweetness%20of%20forgetting&sprefix=the+sweetness+of+%2Cstripbooks%2C295

The Sweetness of Forgetting was more than I expected.  It was a story of family secrets and family bonds spanning Paris in World War II and the East Coast today. It had me captivated until the end.  It also included some yummy looking recipes I want to try.  

http://www.amazon.com/Jane-Lantern-Hill-L-M-Montgomery/dp/1402289308/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418666547&sr=1-1&keywords=jane+of+lantern+hill+l+m+montgomery

Jane of Lantern Hill is an LM Montgomery book I had not read.  It was as good as the Anne of Green Gables series I love, and provided a day or two of escape to the beauty of Prince Edward Island.  I’m reading my way through these beautiful new editions.  I read The Blue Castle in November and loved it so much I’m gifting it to my mother-in-law this Christmas.

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Castle-L-M-Montgomery/dp/1402289367/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418666612&sr=1-1&keywords=the+blue+castle

On my list for the Christmas break:

Christmas at Thompson Hall. I am a sucker for pretty books, and pretty British classics are irresistible to me.  When I saw these pretty editions of Christmas books from some of my favorite authors, I immediately ordered them all.  (I may have a little issue with impulsiveness, especially around books.)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143122479/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  

Station Eleven is on so many people's best of 2014.  

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_8?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=station%20eleven%20a%20novel&sprefix=station+%2Cstripbooks%2C232

A Southerner’s Handbook, a Guide to the Good Life.  I just ordered this book using Amazon's holiday discount and look forward to reading it and adding it to my Southern book collection.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=a%20southerners%20handbook&sprefix=a+southerner%2Cstripbooks%2C215

Brother of the More Famous Jack was recommended by Elizabeth Gilbert, one of my favorite authors.

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-More-Famous-Barbara-Trapido-ebook/dp/B00NGLOKXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418666772&sr=1-1&keywords=brother+of+the+more+famous+jack

I'm linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy's Quick Lit.  You can find many book recommendations on her blog.  What is on your holiday reading list?

Happy Reading!

Love,

Rebecca