Summer Reading

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Summer begins today and that means it's time for summer reading. Of course, NPR has a few suggestions and so do I. As if you magically have more time to read over the summer. You know if you have a job that allows you to have more time off during the summer then here are NPR's suggestions.

But, if those books sound a little drab then here are my suggestions.


A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid

A small book about the huge impact of the tourism industry.  Poetic verses will guide you through Antigua.


Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe

I read this book back in high school. It steered me away from acid. But, more importantly it showed the harsh reality of the mid to late 60's. It is a heavy tome. Yet, a surprisingly quick read. It's Wolfe's rhythm that keeps the bus moving at a easy pace.

Pet Cemetery by Stephen King

Read this one outside, under a tree, and jump at the sight of your own shadow.

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

Just read it. 


The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide by Douglas Adams

You have two choices here. Either buy just the first book or you can buy the whole series in one massive collection. Either way, you are going to laugh so hard you'll remember why; it's important to always bring your towel.  I know it's part of my personal reading goal this year to re-read the first book and then the rest of the series.


Fables by Bill Willingham, Art by Lan Medina

If you ever wondered what your favorite heroins from your childhood are up to now. Well you might be surprised. Make sure to pick up this scandalous continuing series. Because, what's summer reading without a little scandal?


The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Welles

There's a number of books you can download for your Kindle for free and this is one of them. A spooky little read that actually had me terrified at some points.

Carnage Road: A Zombie Novella by Gregory Lamberson

Support Buffalo author, director, and colleague by purchasing this fun little novella.

My big summer reading goal is to finish reading The Forever War, read the corresponding season in Stephen King's Different Seasons. The summer story is Apt Pupil. Then I'll figure it out from there. I'm on a real King kick so we'll see what that brings me too. My fiance suggested I read Huckleberry Finn. There is a also a large collection of free books stacking up on my kindle.  So we'll see and  I will keep you posted on my summer reading and writing.

As they always say "You have to read to write."

Also, keep looking here for some more exciting short stories by ME. There is one coming soon. I promise!

Thank you!

-PV