Best of June

I've been lagging on posting this for over a week now. Not for any logical reason, like I've been torn on what books to recommend. No, while there were personal debates, these were solved while driving to work. In those moments where I was quietly alone, and able to contemplate. Rather the very task of putting fingers to keys seemed out of my reach. I'd like to blame the new kitten, a less than three month old black and white ball of energy, who is obsessed with my laptop and likes to pounce while I type.

In truth though, it's been my own general laziness that has kept me from blogging. A pathetic realization, but the truth nonetheless.

I've decided to close each month with a recommendation or two from the month. In June I was blessed to read quite a few good books (as well as some lesser offerings that I did not blog about).

My first recommendation is without a doubt I Am The Messenger. This book was a fantastic read, and I wanted to reread it almost immediately. Markus Zusak is a fascinating writer, with a style all his own. This book was easy to devour.

My second recommendation is what I debated on for a while. Initially I planned to have a longer list, but I realized that's silly. I've already blogged about the books I enjoyed the most. The question then became, which book from June would I most like to pass on to you, my friends? After a lot of thought, I went with the charming A Vintage Affair. This book combined a love of clothes, with stories about learning to love, and learning to let go. While it wasn't flawless, it was an enjoyable read with a lot of heart.

July has gotten to a slow start. The books have yet to draw me in the way that June's books did. Still, I am reading constantly, and that's what matters.

What books have you read recently that you recommend?