#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!

Let Me Updgrade You

 Do you remember this desk? Well we decided to upgrade it and paint it teal. We knew the gold would pop with the teal. I loved the open shelving of this desk before, but I feel like the colors just set it off. Here are the after pictures:

In the spirit of open shelved desks painted a shade of blue, here is a before picture of another desk we upgraded:

And as I am sure you guessed, here is the after picture of the desk painted blue in the booth:

For the finale, here is what the booth looks like as of recent. We kind of have a theme going on here (wink wink):

Stay tuned for some fun house projects, both inside and outside. We have been little busy bees working on our house :)