Welcome to 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2024, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad, and, chances are, whatever you’re reading may fit in them.
August’s book category is a a biography, autobiography or memoir—or a historical fiction book focused on a real person. It’s all about PEOPLE!
I love reading about people’s lives, challenges, lessons and accomplishments. Do you have a preference among these four options? Let me know in the comments!
The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings by Philip and Carol Zaleski gives us a deeper look at the powerful relationships of some my favorite authors. This book inspired the name of my publishing company and blog and fueled my dream to become a published author. Get your copy from bookshop.org.
Lilia, by Linda Ganzini, recounts the childhood and coming-of-age story of the author’s mother in war-torn Italy. Learn more about Linda and her book on her website.
Shared Courage by my dear friend Michelle Keener presents a homefront view of a Marine family. She shares the challenges, joys, fears and hope her family experienced during her husband’s deployment. Order her memoir from your local independent bookstore or online.
J.R.R. Tolkien, a biography, by Humphrey Carpenter is the only authorized biography about the father of modern fantasy. If you love the author and want to who he was, this is the book for you. Get your copy from bookshop.org.
Whether you read one of my recommendations or come up with your own, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a comment below to let me know what you’re reading. Mark your calendar for August 1 and plan to join my virtual LAM Book Club to share your choice with fellow readers.
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What will you read? Comment below with your choice. Return once you’ve finished to share your review and thoughts. Remember to #ShareTheRead! Tap the graphic below to download each month’s graphic to share on your social media. How many reader friends can you bring to the party?
Tap the image above to download each month’s graphic. Share on your social media with #ShareTheRead and #12MonthsOfReading and tag @joyerancatore!
Tap the graphic above to join LAM Book Club for an extra way to #ShareTheRead with fellow readers! No set book. Meet virtually once a month. Share what you’re reading or ask for recommendations.