Books.

We have to do a "genre project" in English class that involves reading books in the genre of your choice. I chose historical fiction. May I suggest a few titles?

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - My friend lent this to me and told me I had to read it. I did. It was amazing. Definitely a different take on Nazi Germany/World War II. Girl named Liesel goes to live with foster parents, learns how to read, fall in love with books and proceeds to steal them from wherever she can. But life in Nazi Germany is dangerous and some stuff goes down. Literally. Read it.
• Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - Now a major motion picture. Which I have yet to see. And I hear it's not that good. But the book's pretty good, so far. Good read for animal lovers. Jacob joins the circus as a veterinarian. Falls in love with Marlena, whose husband happens to be the cruel and abusive animal trainer. Go Rosie the elephant!
• The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory - Medieval times and royalty. Quite intriguing. The librarian in the school library kept telling me how great it is. Based on a true story. Anne and Mary Boleyn are fighting for the attention of King Henry VIII of England, who happens to be already married to Catherine of Aragon. If you recall, we learned about King Henry and Catherine in history class, and how they changed the laws so they could be divorced.
• The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel - There's a Hallmark movie based on this that my mom and I LOVE. We LOVE this Hallmark movie. Hopefully the book's just as good. Again, World War II. Livy is forced into an arranged marriage with farmer Ray because she's pregnant and the baby daddy is off at war. They weren't even married anyway. Anyway, Livy went to college and wanted to be and archaeologist and travel the world, but when you think about it it's her own fault she's Mrs. Farmlady instead.

Good reads. If you have any spare time. If not, consider this your summer reading list!