Literary Junkies v6

It's Tuesday, as in Literary Junkies Link-Up Tuesday! Here's my monthly bookwormish update:

1. What are you reading? Tell us about it!

I picked up a bunch of new books at the library yesterday for my Summer Reading Challenge: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, 11/22/63 by Stephen King, This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper and a couple others I've been trying to sporadically work through.

2. Library or bookstore?

Well, you probably guessed it, but I'm a cheapo. But aside from being stingy, some of my fondest childhood memories took place at my local library. I think our public library system is a completely under-utilized service and they will always have my patronage!

3. What book(s) have you read and re-read several times?

I very rarely read books more than once (which is another reason why I love the library), so the only ones I can think of off the top of my head are the Harry Potter series and To Kill a Mockingbird.

4. What is the first book that made you fall in love with reading?

Such a hard question to answer because I've been reading for as long as I can remember. Roald Dahl will always be one of my childhood favorites, though. I could read him over and over again.

5. Who’s your favorite author? Tell us so we can binge-read!

Obviously, Roald Dahl and JK Rowling have to make this list. But I also love Elizabeth Gilbert, Rainbow Rowell and I don't know if he counts, but Jim Gaffigan. His second book is coming out in a few months and I can't wait!

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Do you have any summer read recommendations? I haven't been doing nearly as much reading as I'd like to so I need something good to get me back into the swing of things!

Summer Bucket List

Because it's what all the cool kids are doing...

I present to you, my Summer Bucket List:

1// Go kayaking (for the first time!)

2// Eat as much ice cream as possible.

3// Family vacay in Cape May, NJ. (Only a month away!)

4// Visit the Farmer's Market at least once per month.

5// Eat brunch on the patio of our favorite local restaurant.

6// Go swimming.

7// Plan our second anniversary weekend trip.

8// Host a 4th of July shindig.

9// Go hiking and bike-riding with my Hubby.

10// Blog more.

11// Read all the dang time.

12// Attend an Ohio festival. (I'll be volunteering at Columbus Pride in 2 weeks!)

13// Cross another item off my Ohio Bucket List.

14// Attend a Reds baseball game.

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What exciting plans do you have for the summer?
Linking up with Erin today!