One Scheme of Happiness is looking for Summer Reading recommendations. And she's offering some cool knitting-related prizes.
I got there by way of Emily of Knitwhere.
Jess? Ruth? Mom? Any takers?
What did I recommend?
Well, here:
I'm a Comp. Lit. PhD student, so reading is my job. But when I think of relaxing summer reading, here are some books that come to mind:
1. Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman. A nice brick of historical fiction that is both gripping and very satisfying. That or I'm just a sucker for the Welsh.
2. Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers. A witty mystery novel about Lord Peter and Harriet. I have this novel on CD, and I was knitting and listening as an escape from all things academic. Thing is that in it Harriet is nostalgic for all things academic. Ironic? Highly enjoyable.
3. The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley. A great fantasy novel that is more about personality than magic with just a hint of mystery and turmoil. Kidnappings, learning new skills rapidly, drinking strange chocolately beverages, sexual tension. All good things.
Happy Reading!
