Memorable Books Starting with the Letter “U”:

Uglies (Uglies, #1)

• 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.

The Underground Railroad

• 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.

The Uncoupling

• 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.

Under the Banner of Heaven

• 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!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

Memorable Books that Start with the Letter “T”:

Taking Off: A Maryellen Classic 2

• I love Maryellen’s books. They remind me of what my mom’s childhood was like in Florida in the 1950s.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

• Judy Blume’s books defined my childhood!

Things Fall Apart

• I was assigned to read this toward the end of high school. I remember struggling with it, but the discussions we had in class were good.

This Is Where It Ends

• This was a tough book. An important subject, but tough to read when The Pulse nightclub shooting happened in Orlando, Florida.

To Kill A Mockingbird

• I was assigned to read this in high school. It quickly became one of my favorite books. I re-read it every year.

Tornado Warning: A Memoir of Teen Dating Violence and Its Effect on a Woman’s Life

• Another powerful book. It was put into my life at the perfect time. Buying my own copy was perfectly timed and orchestrated, too. The coolest part was when the author, Elin Stebbins Waldal, found my Book Review in July 2015, read it, and took the time to comment on my post!

Books I’d Love to Read Starting with the Letter “T”:

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

• I want to round out my collection of Harry Potter texts with this one.

That Was Then, This Is Now

• The only book I’ve read by S.E. Hinton is The Outsiders (1967). I really want to read this one soon.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

• I really do want to read all of the Bronte sisters’ work, someday. This one looks fascinating!

Tex

• Another book from S.E. Hinton. I really need to capitalize on my local library.

The Time-Traveler’s Wife

• I’ve heard good things about this book for years!

Treasure Island

• I remember learning about this classic through Wishbone (“Salty Dog”), and then Muppet Treasure Island (1996).

Tropic of Cancer

• This book was on the list during my year-long reading challenge, but I never got to it. Another one I should look for at the library.

What books have you read, or want to read, that start with the letter T? Let me know!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂