Memorable Books Starting with the Letter “U”:
- I had never heard of this book before my Young Adult Literature class in 2011. I ended up really liking it. I have yet to read the rest of the series, but I want to.
- I first heard about this book when the author was interviewed by Terry Gross for Fresh Air. By the end of the interview, I knew I needed my own copy. It was not a disappointment.
Books I Would Like to Read Starting with the Letter “U”:
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
- I’ve wanted to read this for quite a while. I’m in a fun Facebook group called The Book Drunkard. As part of a fun book and chocolate swap around Valentine’s Day, my swap partner sent me this book and yummy chocolate. I can’t wait to read it soon.
- I first head Meg Wolitzer’s name when one of the critics for Fresh Air reviewed her newest book at the end of a podcast episode. It led me to research her other works. I need to pick it up at the library.
- Jon Krakauer has been on my watch list for a while. I’ve heard good things about several of his books. This one is especially intriguing because of its focus on faith. I want to see his take on religious beliefs and its extremes.
Uninsured in America: Life and Death in the Land of Opportunity
- It may be a bit dated now – The book was first published in 2005 – but I still want to read it. As someone who works for a regional health system, I’m always curious about other people’s perspectives on insurance and health care.
What books have you read, or want to read, that start with the letter U? Let me know!
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Under the Mountain by Maurice Gee which is a children’s fantasy book I read when I was a kid. Worth reading. It’s set in Auckland, New Zealand. And there’s Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien which provides further information on the history of Middle-earth.
Ooooh! Both sound excellent. Thank you!
Good selection. One of my favourite authors is the (sadly late) Carol Shields, and I can recommend her novel Unless. In the past year I have also enjoyed David Nicholls’ (author of One Day) novel Us.
Thank you! I will look up Unless and Us. I appreciate the recommendations.