What I've Been Reading Lately

I know I'm supposed to be posting about Europe and giving you all more pictures, but I've been a little consumed this week with other things. Like reading. I've got a huge list of books to read and review in the next month so I've been trying to get a head start on that pile. I'd forgotten how easily a good book sucks you in and won't let you go. And how much I love to read. Here's what I've read lately. I've given you a quick synopsis and rating; the title links to my full review.

On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan- a young couple on their wedding night getting ready to consumate their marriage. The novel goes through their lives and what is going through their mind before the big night and where those thoughts come from. 4 stars.

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd- a story about all of the different kind of relationships out there. A woman has grown complacent with her place in her life and marriage and is given the perfect opportunity to explore and fine herself when her mother does something that appears insane. 3 stars.

Gift of Grace by Amy Clipston- When Rebecca and Daniel, an Amish couple, find out they can't have children they are devestated. Only when Rebecca's sister die and leave her their two teenage daughters does it look like it might be possible for her to be a mother. This novel goes through the trials and struggles of English teenagers trying to fit into the Amish lifestyle and a woman learning to be a mother. 3 stars.

Faith and Honor by Robin Maderich- Faith Ashley and Fletcher Irons are perfect for each other. Other than the fact that Faith is helping the colonials smuggle firearms out of Boston and Fletcher is trying to catch the people doing the smuggling. But they are destined for each other and of course fall easily in love quickly after meeting. The book is about trying to maintain their relationship in the midst of a battle greater than either of them. 4 stars.