reading roundup.

juliet, naked by nick hornby: this was my first hornby book though i’ve seen the film adaptations of about a boy and high fidelity. it was a satisfying read and a good break from some headier books i’ve been reading this summer, though it did broach the topics of creating a legacy and mortality, two themes that have permeated most of my summer reading (accidentally!).

the ask by sam lipsyte: different tone than the usual books i get into but i liked lipsyte’s language experimentation. interesting characters and a nice, gritty new york city story.

the comfort of strangers by ian mcewan: a good friend of mine recommended this to me on a recent expedition to the housing works bookstore and cafe. usually i am the one doing the book recommending so it is nice to be guided a little for once. i love mcewan. i am only halfway done but the creepy tension is starting to build. i always forget that mcewan has a morbid, violent side.