I love to read, I love to get lost in a good book, and I especially like finding new authors to read. It's been awhile since I've read a book just for me - to unwind, to get away from it all, to have "me time" - so I was looking forward to diving in to A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand.Claire is a typical SAHM with 4 kids. She gave up her career as a glassblower after the premature birth of her 4th child. She likes to please everyone, is non-confrontational, and can't say no - she takes on more than she can handle. She's been asked to co-chair a summer gala event which leads to the affair.
A Summer Affair sucked me in right from the beginning; I like a book that can grab you in the first few pages, instead of reading through chapters before you feel pulled in to the storyline.
I really like Elin Hilderbrand's style of writing - easy to read, easy to get caught up in the lives of the characters - you feel like any one of them could be your own neighbor.
Unfortunately I can't read on an airplane (motion sickness!) so I'll have to wait until I get back from Boston to find out how Claire gets herself out of this mess she created; but this is definitely a book I'm enjoying!
This book didn't disappoint my guilty pleasure of reading for fun. I haven't read any of Elin Hilderbrand's books before, but I'm sure going to the library to check them out!
If you want a sneak peak you can read an excerpt.
Thanks Mother Talk for a fun summer read!
13 comments:
Michelle, this sounds like a great book. I'm also doing a review for Mother Talk LOL
Hope you're having fun in Boston and like you, I can't read on the plane either, it makes me really sick and gives me a bad headache.
Hugs,
Sandra
This looks like a really interesting book! I'm glad you're doing well, Michelle!
Sniz
Sounds like a great book. I may have to find it.
oh thanks for the tip! I'll have to look it up!
hmm..I might have to read this one. Sounds interesting!!! I need to do this while Brandon is gone. Hope ya'll have fun in Boston.
So, you're in Boston and I'm in CA. Whew! Hard to believe we connected not long ago. :)
What are you in Boston for again? I'm here in CA for work for the next 2 weeks.
By the way, the book sounds great! Care to share it in my July Pay It Forward Book Exchange when you're done? :)
OOo I need an escape like that! Sounds fantastic!
I can't read in a car anymore. Must be age; I used to read in the car all the time!
I'll have to check that one out. I love to read too and always looking for a good book. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Michelle, I hope you and Kalya made it back from Boston safely. I will have to check out Summer Affair I'm always looking for new authors to read. Thanks for the insight. Hugs, Terry
This sounds like an awesome book! And I hope you had a fantastic time in Boston. I'm jealous!
Tammy and Parker
www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com
Definitely sounds like a good summer read. Maybe the library will have it. :)
This does sound like a really great book. I'm in the middle of one of Koontz's older books right now and look forward to the possiblity of a different style of book for next time. I'll check it out! Thank you for posting tidbits like these, It's as close as I can get to a book club. :)
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