#Read26Indy Update

Happy middle of June to everyone! The middle of June means sun, fun, swimming, barbecues, etc. It also means that I am halfway done with my #Read26Indy challenge! I thought I would give everyone an update on the books I read and some upcoming ones I will be reading beachside on vacation :)
Here is the list:

• The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
• Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
• Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
• A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
• The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
• Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
• This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Trooper
• Noggin by John Corey Whaley
• Bossypants by Tina Fey
• Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead
• Trash by Andy Mulligan
• Bringing ABA Into Your Inclusive Classroom: A Guide to Improving Outcomes for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Debra Leach (for school)

I thought I would pick five of my favorites to spotlight. If you click on the pictures, it will link you to the Goodreads page with a synopsis of the book:

 Eleanor and Park is a great YA book that is a quick and satisfying read!

If you like the Big Bang Theory (which who doesn't?) you will like this book. I swear a nice Sheldon Cooper narrates it. This book is equal parts funny and awesome.

 

In case you haven't heard, this hilarious book about true family relationships is going to be a movie with Tina Fey and Jason Bateman! 

This other YA book has a crazy premise, but the narrator is hilarious and it holds true to real life experiences. I was skeptical at first, but ended up loving this book!

I must love YA books because this one captured my heart as well! It is a great story that shows hints of poverty in our world. It is a thriller and will keep your attention!

In addition, here is what I'm currently reading and plan to read in the future:

•  Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris (currently reading)
• The Vacationers by Emma Straub (perfect for my beach vacation
• The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
• One Summer by Bill Bryson
• Middlemarch by George Eliot (a classic)
• My Life in Middlemarch (a great one to follow up Middlemarch)

I thought this challenge would be super hard, and it is some weeks, but mostly I have found it enriching. I found that if I substitute TV time or read a half hour before bed, I can do it. I am always open to suggestions for books! Stay tuned for a house project next on the blog!