Let’s talk about one of my favorite authors for a minute. Ann Brashares. She wrote the series The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, which I loved. In fact if you ask me, I think the best contemporary literature is found in the YA section.
I stumbled upon her first foray into adult literature at the library one random day, and it’s now one of my favorite books.
The Last Summer of You and Me is beautiful. Brashares’ writing has a bit of an ethereal quality to it, and her characters are so drawn out and imperfect, they feel like a reflection of yourself.
I found a used copy at a thrift store last week and I almost squealed out loud, I was so excited.
I read it, and then re-read it, just to get to the best parts all over again while the emotions were fresh in my mind.
Take it to the beach, to the pool, to the hammock, to bed at night. It’s in my top 5 favorite books.
Allison
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I LOVE this book. It is a beautiful read. I was gifted it last year for my birthday and I love opening it up and rereading my favorite parts. :o)
Me too! Such a great read.
I just picked it up at the library. Glad to see it is recommended. I’ll let you know what I think.
I really hope you like it. Otherwise I’ll feel like a jerk. No, really, it’s amazing.
Really really? Cuz I’m gonna try it and hold you accountable!
You can TOTALLY hold me accountable on this one. If you hate it, I’ll take the heat!
Someone who feels the same way as I do about YA fiction?! I’m supposed to be A Grownup now but I can’t get away from YA fiction for some reason.
I just spotted the last Sisterhood book the other day. I didn’t know there was something new! Yay.
I haven’t read the most recent one but I’m sure it’s amazing!
Salut Allison!
We share the same name (I don’t know why that amuses me every time.) I just thought you should know that Anne was my cousin’s roommate in NYC, and she’s a doll! It’s always good to know that an artist you love is a great person. I love your blog, garder les bonnes choses à venir!
Because it’s awesome, that’s why!