The Best Books You Aren't Reading This Summer!

"Lost" is out to sea, and "Heroes" is in syndication on SciFi. What are you going to do now that that all of your favorite shows are on vacation? Allow me to introduce you to three of the best books you are not reading this summer!

First up is Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. This book has a little of everything in it and is sure to satisfy any reader. It takes place in revolutionary Barcelona in 1945. Daniel Sempere cannot remember the face of his mother, killed during the revolution, and begins a quest to save the works of Julian Carax only to find himself caught up in murder, intrigue and the politics of revolution.

If you like Mysteries, follow Daniel as he tries to find out why someone is destroying the works of Carax. Like Romance? Then you will find the relationship between Daniel and the daughter of one of Barcelona's leading families gratifying. If you are a fan of beautiful language, then you will find Shadow of the Wind immensely satisfying. Translated by Lucia Graves, daughter of poet Robert Graves, the lyrical quality of her work will blow you away! This book is perfect for those couples that like to read together. Available from Amazon.com for about $10.00, Shadow of the Wind is an excellent investment.

The next up is a book purely for the ladies. Seven women have been meeting once a week for years to drink wine, talk about their lives and sample exotic teas (the source of the book's title).

A crisis in the lives of one of the women spurs the others into action and the ladies of Elegant Gathering of White Snows take you on an adventure that will change your life as well. Walk along with them as these women let you into their lives while they inspire a National movement.

Beware! Their solution to the crisis will be very nearly irresistible to any woman feeling the pressure of trying to keep the family entertained this summer.
Also available on Amazon for under $10.00, Elegant Gathering will be a "walk to remember"!

Finally, if you are less than enthusiastic about all the books rehashing the Clinton Presidency, you will be thrilled by Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife.