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So, in the few weeks of no internet and sleeplessness, I had plenty of time to catch up on all the books I wanted to read during term time. Sadly, as an English student I don’t get to read much outside of required reading and while sometimes that’s awesome… it kinda mostly sucks.

So here are a couple books I’ve read, enjoyed and one that I’m currently reading…

Milan Kundera – The Unbearable Lightness of Being (£8.99 in Waterstones)

I mentioned this book in my April Faves blog post and at that time I was still reading. Now that I’m finished, I can confirm this is one of the most beautiful and tragic novels I have ever read. It really made me question everything – from the sincerity of relationships, to my aims and aspirations in life.  There is a lot of dark and sarcastic humour throughout, which is exactly my cup of tea and the philosophical musings and sceptical jokes are just fantastically done.

It focuses on a group of young adults over the period of several years, documenting their travels, encounters (both sexual and platonic), and the different outlooks they all have on their lives. Perfect for a growing and changing 20-something.

David Levithan – Every Day (£7.99 in Waterstones)

This was given to me by my best bud for my birthday…or maybe Christmas… or maybe just because? I can never remember, he gives me books for every occasion. But anyway, I didn’t have time to read it while still at uni (slow reader and all) and so I finally started it last week and binge-read like crazy. I’m sure that’s a phrase, right? Whatever.

It’s such a bizarre premise for a YA novel – a being of some sort that wakes up in a different body every day and remains there for only one day and the owner (?) of the body only remembers what the being leaves behind. That idea alone is incredibly fascinating and I’d read a series of books based on that alone. However, Levithan then introduces a love story which adds for another level of questions. We’re forced to question how real love can be in a situation where you are never the same person twice, whilst the other person remains the same. I mean, sure you love the person on the inside, but how easy is that when they’re a different person on the outside every time?

I really enjoyed this book; it’s nice and simple to read without being childish and boring. Excellent summer read!

And finally, something I’m currently reading….

Patrick Ness – The Knife of Never Letting Go (£7.99 in Waterstones)
(Currently on page 238 of 479)

This is another pressie of my best bud, again, no idea what the occasion was as there are just too many!

I found this a little difficult to get into, purely because it wasn’t as funny and light-hearted as the previous two were (at times). However, at about 20 pages shit gets good. Like, so good.
I will review this in another post when I’ve finished it, I just wanted to update you on what I’m currently reading. 

So, based on these books, if you have any recommendations for me go crazy and tell me… or if anyone has any views they wanna discuss on the books then tell me that too… 
Always a please – Love, Mia xxxx