Late Summer Reading List

I've been reading a ton lately. I love to read but don't always have the time (imagine that) to read. But lately I've been making the time 'cause I've found some great books. So..I thought I'd share...lucky you....

Southern Vampire Mystery Series - This is the Vampire series by Charlaine Harris on which the HBO series, True Blood, is based. I think the first one is "Dead Until Dark". They are fun, quick reads about a telepathic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse and her interesting encounters. The first time I picked up the book I couldn't get into it but my bff insisted they were good. She got me watching the HBO series so then I felt like I had to read the books. And the second time around I really got into them. I will warn you these vampires are nothing like the Cullens but they are a fun read and I think the books are getting better as the series progresses. I just finished the 4th book.

"Ties that Bind" by Brenda Jackson - This was my book club pick for book club. It looked good when I selected it but I didn't realize it was pretty racy. So warning..there is a lot and I mean, a lot, of sex in this book. So..if you don't mind a little soft core porn read it. It's a good summer read - meaning it's light and you don't have to use too much brain power to digest it. It has a good story with some compelling characters. I am looking forward to discussing this one!

"Hedge Fund Wives" by Tatiana Boncompagni - Jen Lancaster had this on her summer reading list and since I have a mad girl crush on Jen Lancaster I put it on mine. It didn't disappoint. Another fun, light read - which is pretty much all I read unless book club has chosen something else - and entertaining.

"The Memory Keepers Daughter" by Kim Edwards - This was our August book club selection - I know it's been around a while but I hadn't read it. I'm glad it was our book club pick because I don't know that I would have read it but, I really, really liked it. It was sad in parts but a good, compelling story.

"Best Friends Forever" by Jennifer Weiner - I love this author and try to read everything she puts out. This was a good story about two childhood friends who reunite. I don't want to give anything away so I'll leave it at that.

"The Beach House" by Jane Green - Another author that I really like. I admit I wasn't sure about this book. Even halfway into it I wasn't sure I wanted to finish it. But since I don't typically not finish books I kept reading. And I was glad I did. I really liked the twist at the end.

Now I'm compiling my fall reading list which will definitely include finishing up the Sookie Stackhouse books. How about you? What are you reading?