She writes, “I’m
very much in need of reading matter for fall. I’ve blogged about it but
thought I’d ask my local SCBWI-ers for input as well. They can leave
comments on my blog page or the Chinook page with book recommendations.”
For her specific requirements in a riveting seasonal read, read on:
Fall Reading
Fall
is by far my favorite time of the year. Not just for all the standard
reasons; fall colors, colder weather, wool sweaters, fall foods,
pumpkins. Aside from all those wonderful reasons it is also the time I
read certain books. Most of the year I’m not that specific in matching
my reading matter with the season, but for autumn, I’m particular.
As a caveat, I must say that I can only read War and Peace when it
snows. Needless to say, with Seattle’s limited exposure to snow, it will
be a few more years before I finish that tome.
But back to fall.
I can still vividly remember the fall storms raging outside on the
October nights I read Wuthering Heights when I was in my teens.
I
also have very fond memories of reading Dragon Rider with my son one
lovely, soggy October some years back. And only a few short years ago I
spent October and November – it was a thick book – deeply ensconced in
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.
But this year I’m still looking for just the right book, that book
that blends just the right ingredients into the story. While I search
I’m keeping entertained with Terry Pratchett’s Feet of Clay, but it’s
not quite meeting my autumnal reading requirements. Sigh.
The book I’m looking for has to be a little spooky, a little
paranormal (I suppose that’s the right term), an exciting adventure, and
must be well-written.
If you know of any such book, please let me know. It can be middle grade, YA or adult.
Happy Reading!
Thanks,
Lynn Hooghiemstra