A Summer Book Haul

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A little break for beauty today with a nice book haul! 

After blogging, reading is certainly my favourite past time, especially in summer. There's something amazing about reading outside whilst becoming totally absorbed in another world through the pages of a book. Below are a few books I recently ordered that I can't wait to get stuck into this month! If you also love reading I hope these give you a few suggestions. 

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Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella 
£6.65 - Amazon here
If you read Makeup Savvy often then you will know I featured this book in my most recent wish list. After reading more glowing reviews and thinking £7 isn't too bad for a new hardback, I decided to buy it. Firstly I just love the bright cover to this; it instantly feels like a summer/holiday read to me. This is actually Sophie Kinsella's first voyage into Young Adult fiction, though from reviews and knowing YA fiction I'm still looking forward to reading it. The book whilst staying light hearted and funny, in Sophie's usual tone, deals with the topic of anxiety, something I can definitely relate to. I can't wait to read this book now! Possible review to come. 

You by Caroline Kepnes 
£3.85 - Amazon here
This was a last minute buy after it popped up on my reccomend reads and with sometimes enjoying thrillers I thought I'd give it a go. This is also the book I'm currently reading and half way through so I can give a mini review of it. 'You' is a stalker novel. A damn well creepy one! When student Beck enters a book shop, sales assistant Joe instantly hones in on her. From there on in Joe's obsession spirals out of control through the help of social media and some pretty shocking scenes incur. The book certainly has me hooked, however the pretty much constant sexual element seems a little unneeded if I'm honest. Nothing amazing but still worth reading if you enjoy thrillers with a modern element.
 
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 Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter by Louise Pentland
£6.49 - Amazon here
Firstly this was a book that was kindly sent to me, and though not something I'd have thought to buy myself it's still a book by a fellow blogger that I want to praise and support! In fact I'm actually a big fan of Louise's; I find her to be pretty damn hilerous and she really does come across as a lovely lady. But sadly 'Youtuber' books are aimed at a slightly younger audience, which I understand, and therefore this book and it's topics do feel slightly young for me. However on the whole the book is stunningly presented, it kind of reminds me of a blog/personal journal, and is as an easy fun read. I will still be reading this from cover to cover but this really would be more suited to a 14-19 year old girl. 


Wave: A Memoir of Life After the Tsumai by Sonali Deraniyagala
£9.99 - Amazon here  
Lastly not such a fun summer read but one that tells the story of sheer grief. This is a frank and I'm sure moving account of a Tsumai survivor who devastatingly lost her parents, husband and two young sons to the 2014 distaster. In some ways I'm not sure why I bought this book as it will be a very harrowing but I'm hoping it will be one of survival and strength.  


Hope you have enjoyed this little haul.

I'd love to know what you are currently reading! 

Fee xo.

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These look really great!

CANDICE | BEAUTY CANDY LOVES
Finding Audrey is a great book and I think you'll like it! I'm planning on reading Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson and how to be bad by E.Lockhart because they look like real summery reads and I love E.Lockhart:-)!

Sarah x
A real mixture here! That account of the tsunami sounds absolutely harrowing. Will probably be a good read to remind us all to be grateful for small everyday things.

Rachel | www.currentlyrachel.com
I love book hauls so, so much! I've seen 'Finding Audrey' around quite a bit and have been intrigued, not to mention how lovely the cover art is.

nueyork.blogspot.com
These all look so good! I'd love to read Louise's book. Great list :)

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I really want to read Finding Audrey! x
Trudy Johanna | UK Lifestyle Blog
Such a nice little book haul!I love reading aswell,next on my list is paper towns by john green which I am kind of late on,but the movie is coming out so I thought I'd give it a go:)
Sophie Kinsella is one of my favourite authors! I love the Shopaholic series! Finding Aubrey looks like a good book, looking forward to reading it!

Serena / www.ramblingsofanotherunistudent.blogspot.com
Awesome haul! I've been reading books non-stop this summer, I have the long hours of my commute on the train to thank for it! I don't mind too much because escaping into a book passes time very quickly.

Thanks for the reviews! Very helpful!
www.thethingislemons.wordpress.com
These all look amazing, I need to get into a new book!
-Rachel
I love Sophie Kinsella and didn't know she had a book about anxiety. I have to check it out!

-Nicole
Meet Me in Midtown
Since I am going on holiday soon I have been looking for a few good summer reads. I really like the sound of the Finding Audrey. I will definitely have to purchase this before my holiday.

Beth x www.hellobeth.co.uk
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Maria Caroline · 512 weeks ago

ahh I now have more books to add to my must read list! I've just finished all the bright places & can't wait to sink my teeth in to some more books :) x
I'm really looking forward to picking up Finding Audrey. I'm a huge fan of Sophie Kinsella and own all her standalone books. I'm prone to reading YA books and like them just as much as any adult read... I'm keen on Fantasty, sci-fi etc, and they always seem to be in the childrens / YA section which is annoying. Divergent, Harry Potter are amongst my favourite reads. I think I'll easily relate to this despite it supposedly being aimed at a younger audience. x

Kate | A British Sparkle
ooh finding audrey looks interesting. i've been looking for some YA books with a little more depth, so this really helps!
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These books look so interesting!
Definitely going to pick up You, I always struggle to find recommended books to read so thank you for these reviews!

Caroline | carryoncaroline.com

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