Reading Recommendations

August 09, 2013


One of my favorite things about summer is that I have more time to read- with more lounging time by the pool or beach, in planes, or just before bed.  I was starting to think about what my next reading adventure should be when a post by Jennifer from the Pink Pagoda led to me to this post about Edith Wharton's home.  And I was instantly smitten- aside from being a pulitzer- prize winning novelist, she was also an interior designer and considered as a taste-maker of her time.  A few emails back and forth with Jennifer and I was convinced I had to read  The House of Mirth, her favorite.  Have you read it?  I love classic novels and somehow I had missed reading it.  A few hours later this gorgeous purple edition of three of Edith Wharton's novels was in my hands. How lucky am I to hold this beauty between my fingers while I enjoy such good literature? 


I'm not that far in, but I'm loving it- the drama, the scandals, the fabulous conversations.  It's really good.  What are you currently reading?  And what are your favorite classics that you would recommend?  I would love to add your recommendations to my reading list.


[all photos by me for ML]

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11 comments

  1. vivAugust 9, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Ooooh - I'm a reading fanatic and I haven't read this novel which means I'm one click away from buying it on Amazon. Have you read the Bronze Horseman trilogy? I just finished it for the second time because I love it so much.
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  2. designchicAugust 9, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I have to read it again - after seeing this beautiful cover, it's a must!! Happy weekend ~

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  3. Sandy at You May Be WanderingAugust 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    What a pretty book, Albertina! I love to read but I haven' reread any classics in a while. I am starting "The Son" this weekend.

    Have a lovely weekend! xoxo

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  4. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    what a pretty book! i may have to get it and read it and then put it on the shelf to look pretty!

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  5. LiliAugust 9, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    THAT necklace!!! TGIF!!!

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  6. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorAugust 9, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I haven't read that in forever. I think I should pick it up again! Thanks for the reminder!!

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  7. UnknownAugust 9, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    I want to look into this! I'm always looking for new books to read. I LOVE the cover of this though. It's gorgeous. I would love to frame that or something. :) Thanks for sharing!

    Marie H.
    www.progressionbydesign.com

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  8. decorayadoraAugust 10, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Albertina para mi también es imprescindible las vacaciones con un buen libro,, es el minuto para disfrutar lo que nos gusta

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  9. birdie to beAugust 11, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Looks like a fantastic recommendation! Can't wait :)

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  10. Gabrielle | Savvy HomeAugust 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Sounds like my kind of book! I've been reading (a much lighter book) Crazy Rich Asians. It was recommended in Matchbook magazine and it's a very entertaining read so far :)

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  11. FlamingoAugust 12, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    A couple of friend told me about this book.. it seems their recommendation was pretty good :)
    Thanks for the post!

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