Still working on your Summer Book Bingo? Maybe you haven’t filled in the “Chosen by the Cover” square just yet? Let me suggest a few more books with covers that caught my eye!
Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly
Set in 2003, a bookbinder finds a queer love letter in a book and becomes obsessed with finding the author.
Conversations with Birds by Priyanka Kumar
In this collection of essays tracing her life from the Himalayas to Los Angeles, Kumar brings the world of birds to life.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
A haunting fairy tale of a man who marries a mysterious heiress with the promise to never question her past. This promise is kept until they are forced to go to her childhood home, the House of Dreams.
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrow by Ai Weiwei
This memoir tells the story of Ai Weiwei and his father, Ai Qing a highly celebrated poet in China. Due to Ai Qing’s friendship with Mao Zedong, the family is exiled. Ai Weiwei then details his life from exile to student in America, then to internationally known artist and political activist.
Use of Weapons by Iain Banks
One of the foremost agents for the Culture has gone missing. The agent who found and groomed him with the help of a drone goes in search of him, only to discover that they did not know him as much as they thought they did.
Hope you are enjoying the Summer Book Bingo and that this may help you on your way!
~Posted by Meranda T.
For more ideas for books to meet your Summer Book Bingo challenge, follow our Shelf Talk #BookBingoNW2023 series or check the hashtag #BookBingoNW2023 on social media. Book bingo is presented in partnership with Seattle Arts & Lectures.
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