Thanksgiving break is here and while I like to be idealistic and “catch up” on schoolwork, I know I am going to end up reading most of the long weekend. Here are some of the new(ish) releases that I hope to squeeze in this week:
Find Me by André Aciman
From Amazon
“Find Me” is the sequel to “Call Me By Your Name,” an instant hit among romantics. There is an amazing movie adaptation of “Call Me by Your Name” which features Armie Hammer as Oliver and Timothée Chalamet as Elio. Aciman’s new book is a follow up of the lives of Oliver and Elio after that summer in 1983. This is on the top of my TRL (to-read list) and I highly recommend it be on yours too.
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
From Amazon
I am OBSESSED with Elizabeth Gilbert. Yes, like most Gilbert fans, it started with “Eat, Pray, Love” and blossomed into something more. The first time I tried to read “Eat, Pray, Love” I didn’t enjoy it. I was too young and didn’t fully understand the concept of self-discovery. I’m excited for “City of Girls” because it is a love story based in New York City during the 1940s.
The Institute by Stephen King
From Amazon
I have yet to read a Stephen King book that is anything less than amazing and I expect “The Institute” to follow suit. The 500-page novel tells the story of Luke Ellis and his time at the Institute, a place where talented children are kept as prisoners. It has a similar feel to “Firestarter” but with King’s evolved writing.
She Felt Like Nothing by R.H. Sin
From Amazon
R.H. Sin is a well-known poet who got traction through his Instagram account. Sin has several poetry anthologies, so you could hypothetically start with any of them. If you just want to dabble in some poetry, check out his Instagram page which showcases tons of poems.
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
From Amazon
Malcolm Gladwell’s unique writing style is truly a blessing. From “Outliers” to “The Tipping Point” and several media appearances, Gladwell instantly captured a large audience. His newest work, “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know,” works to discuss the way humans rationalize and understand those we don’t know. There are pieces about Amanda Knox, Sylvia Plath, and other interesting icons that pertain to human understanding.