I am going to the Cape next week for a six-day vacation. I am thrilled to be taking a break from the rigors of the store and actually getting out and enjoying the summer. As I get ready to pack I am struck by the vexing problem of what to bring to read. I know some of you out there will say, “Get an E-reader and bring everything you want.” But I am a book person. I have tried to read things on an iPad and a Kindle and don’t much care for it, so it’s books for me.
\nI think I will bring four or five books. I know I’ll probably only read two, although, if it’s rainy, the sky’s the limit. I need your help as I am overwhelmed by books and thus utterly incapable of making a decision.
\nSo, here’s what I’m looking for:
\n– Adult fiction that’s funny
\n– Young adult fiction that is offbeat
\n– A classic that is compelling
\n– And lastly, a great mystery (I’ve already read all the Stieg Larsson books)
\nSo, dear readers, help me with some book suggestions, and when I get back I’ll let you know what I read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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