Listen "#191: The Summer 2025 Reading Roundup: Hits and Misses"
Episode Synopsis
I share my journey through 14 books read this summer - ten adult fiction and four children's books - reviewing the highlights, disappointments, and unexpected emotional moments along the way.• My standout favorite was "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach, likely to be in my top five books of the year• "Ask for Andrea" by Noelle Wehe captivated me with its unique perspective from murder victims in the afterlife• Some highly-rated books like "The Grace Year" and "Don't Forget to Write" fell completely flat for me• "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo made me ugly cry twice while reading it to my children• Children's book "Pax" by Sarah Penny Packer dealt with themes too heavy for young children despite my initial excitement• Some unexpected additions to my summer reading included Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Atmosphere" and Dr. Becky Kennedy's parenting guide• Books that receive universal acclaim online can still be disappointing to individual readers• The most satisfying reads often come from unexpected placesSend us a textwww.daraboxer.com
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