So far, I’ve made good on my promise to up my reading game this summer. Last week I got my first library card since childhood (more on that here), checked out a fiction book, and finished said book in a matter of days.
If you’re looking for an easy summer read, The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins, is the place to start. For my first foray into the world of fiction, this suspenseful thriller was everything I had hoped for — a page-turner with each chapter leaving me wanting to read just one more.
The book centers around Rachel, an unemployed, recently divorced woman living in London. The other characters are her ex-husband, Tom, and his new wife, Anna. Unable to cope, Rachel rides the train daily and begins to imagine the perfect life enjoyed by a couple living near her former husband, based off what she glimpses from the train window. From afar, they seem happy and madly in love. But when the wife goes missing, Rachel’s world spirals further out of control.
This gripping story brims with flawed characters, daily struggles, and suspense. The book leaves you with that “whodunit” feel and keeps you immersed as the plot thickens.
Once I started reading, it was hard to put the book down. In a few short days I finished it, and I was genuinely sad that I had to return it to the library. This book tops my list if you’re looking for a good summer read or want to delve into fiction.
Up next…The Kind Worth Killing, by Peter Swanson. Stay tuned!
I read this for my book club last year and I loved it. The movie is coming out soon and I think Emily Blunt is the girl on the train. Can’t wait to see it!
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I’m excited to see the movie, too, Kathrine!
I’ve heard so many good things about The Girl On The Train but I didn’t know much about the story! Sounds a little Rear Window-esque to me – definitely going to check it out now before the movie comes out! Do you think you’re going to see the movie or do you not want to mess with how you pictured the story when reading it?
It’s such a gripping story, Caitlin. I’m definitely going to see the movie when it comes out.
I definitely have been wanting to read this before the movie comes out-thanks for the reminder =)
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It’s a great read!
I’ve been looking for a few good reads this summer, definitely going to add this to my list! Thanks for sharing!
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This is the perfect choice for an easy summer read, Alice!
I’ve heard such great things about this book! It’s definitely next on my list!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
It’s a great read, Heidi!
Looks Awesome! I’ll read this soon!
Adi xx
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You’ll love it, Adi!
I looove this book! I read it a while back and now I’m so excited for the movie!
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I can’t wait for the movie, Tamara. I hope it’s as good as the book.
Sounds like a good read!
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I highly recommend it, Shveta! It’s a great summer read.
Looks nice!
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Thank you!
Sounds like an intriguing read! I love a page turner! I’ll have to give it a try when I’m away on vacation 🙂
Taffeta & Tulips
Definitely, Kate! It’s a great read.