About Books & Literature: The Best Books of the Year... So Far

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor I am sitting here trying to pack for a day at the beach, looking at the enormous stack of books that I haven't read (and a few with serious re-read potential) and wondering what to pack. Vacation is hard. The Best Books of 2010 (So Far) Any of these five books -- 2010's finest -- should do the trick. The only downside is that none of them are in paperback yet, and will thus add about forty pounds to my already-overstuffed beach bag. These books might just have to wait until Thursday's post-vacation relaxy-time. Poor me. Review: Paul Murray - 'Skippy Dies' And, to make my already difficult life even more confusing, people keep publishing new books to add to the stack. This coming-of-age novel is no exception. Manga Review: Romeo X Juliet I love to read manga, but it's not my favorite for beach reading. Usually I feel like I can't appreciate the art in super-bright sunlight. That just means more fun reading for post-vacation vacation, and that's fine. How about a manga retelling of Romeo and Juliet? Why, yes. I think I will. What's Your Favorite Little Golden Book? I might be past the age where a Little Golden Book can fully entertain me at the beach. Probably not, actually. The Saggy Baggy Elephant is pretty awesome, let's face it. Books & Literature Ads Books Best Children Books Top Kids Books Reading Books Online Read Aloud Books Featured Articles The Every-Girl Romance My Favorite Poetry Recording What is Style? Edward Albee is Awesome SPX Profile Mary Arden's House.... The Real One!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement