Marathon Books Summer Reading List Recommendations

 If you're looking for a book to enjoy this summer, then look no further than this very blog. We have several excellent selections that will fit perfectly into your summer reading list.

Oscar Wilde was one of the most popular, and occasionally controversial, writers of his time. He is probably best known for his plays or The Portrait of Dorian Gray. However, for summer we recommend The Short Works of Oscar Wilde. This collection is filled with fascinating and thought-provoking writing. When you don't have a whole afternoon to spend reading, The Short Works of Oscar Wilde is a great choice.

This book is available from Marathon Books at: http://www.marathonbooks.net/item.php?item=216

Summer is a great time to take it easy and lose yourself in a book. If you're looking for a break from literature or nonfiction, then consider an art book. Art books only demand as much time as you are willing to put into them. If you just want to flip through to expose yourself to the works, that is fine. If you want to linger on each page for hours, that is a viable option as well. Grant Wood: An American Master Revealed is a spectacular review of Wood's early work. There are more than sixty paintings as well as a look at the artist's preparations and influences.

This book is available from Marathon Books at: http://www.marathonbooks.net/item.php?item=1807

Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance is Super Bowl-winning-coach Tony Dungy's third book. In Uncommon, Dungy looks at what it takes to build a successful life and how to avoid focusing on the wrong things. Uncommon dispenses crucial advice in a conversational tone, it never descends into sanctimony. If you want to think critically about the life you lead this summer, then Uncommon is a great choice.

This book is available from Marathon Books at: http://www.marathonbooks.net/item.php?item=1514

If you want to spend some quality time reading with your school-age children this summer, then we recommend Cheesie Mack Is Not a Genius Or Anything. This is the first book in a series, so if your child likes it, then you can encourage him or her to read more with the sequels. Cheesie Mack Is Not a Genius Or Anything is light-hearted and it features illustrations and lists to enhance the narrative. This is a children's book with a fairly unique voice and it just happens to be about Summer Break.

This book is available from Marathon Books at: http://www.marathonbooks.net/item.php?item=785

Enjoy your summer reading, and let us know if you pick up any of these great books!

M.K.

Marathon Books Blogger

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