What can you say about August? We have been experiencing our usual weather, 90+ degrees and 98% humidity. It certainly doesn't make me want to go outside and work on any projects!
I just want to lay in bed and read. Is anything nicer then a cool room and a good book on a hot day? (maybe a warm room and a good book on a cold day!?!)
Several weeks ago my sister discovered Summer at Tiffany. It has been our summer favorite! The author, Marjorie Hart writes about the adventures she and her best friend have working at Tiffany's in the summer of 1945. It is a lovely story of friendship, life adventures and an exciting place at an exciting time. Woven through it is not only the awe and excitement two small town collage girls have for New York City, but the excitement of witnessing historical moments like VJ Day in Times Square.
After Summer at Tiffany, I was ready for more memoirs and found Our Hearts Were Young and Gay by Cordelia Otis Skinner, which I am about half way through. It is a romping tale of a European tour the summer of 1923.
Next on the list is Here Come the Brides by Geraldine Napier. Though listed under fiction, it is told in memoir style and I am sure must be based on a true story. It is the hilarious accounts of the bridal salon in a large department store.
More Favorite Memoirs;
Living In State ~ Beatrice Russell
When We Went First Class ~ Ellen Williamson
Dearest Ones ~ Rosemary Norwalk
Cheaper By the Dozen ~ Frank Gilbreth
Bells on Their Toes ~ Frank Gilbreth
So what have you been reading lately?
I agree, there is nothing quite like relaxing on a hot day with a good book. I recently purchased 4 books by Emilie Loring, and I am now on my second, "Fair Tomorrow", it is quite the page turner. : )
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy my visits to your blog, Heide. The simple beauty of your vintage home just make me feel all warm inside. The little peek of this cozy bedroom just makes me want to snuggle under that sweet quilt and reach for one of these great books! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for these book recommendations. I have read the "Summer at Tiffany's" book, so will look forward to finding the other two at the library. Just a few more weeks of summer to enjoy this kind of reading!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome! I know, summer is slipping away fast. But then it will be cozy winter reading time! Lol!
DeleteI thoroughly enjoyed reading "When We Went First Class". Have you heard of Susan Branch? Her blog and books are so much like this book you recommended.
DeleteI have heard of Susan Branch, but have not read any of her books. Her website is darling! Thanks for the recommendation! I haven't read "When We Went First Class" this year, but I am thinking I need to add it to the list now. Glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteThank you for these book recommendations. I have read the "Summer at Tiffany's" book, so will look forward to finding the other two at the library. Just a few more weeks of summer to enjoy this kind of reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the book recommendations. I love reading and all things bookish and I do like to read certain types of books depending on the season and/or holiday. I am currently reading a nature book "H is for Hawk" and also some books by Kate Morton who I had never read and she is wonderful.....try The Forgotten Garden....I think you will love it! Let me know. They are big books too but the kind that you look forward to reading at the end of the day and also that you are sad when they end.
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