"Men of thoughtless actions are always surprised by consequences."A delightful and soft story about a small town and the myriad of characters who live there, with a touch of magic -- which is Allen's specialty. I needed an light story to read during a tumultuous time in my life and this one was perfect. Allen excels in creating realistic characters in situations that are brushed with magic in a way that the reader can almost believe that it's real too... Although not my favorite of her works, I still recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quick getaway.

“I wasn't actually in love, but I felt a sort of tender curiosity.” It took me a while to decide on a quote to help represent this classic novel. Similar to most, I "read" this book in high school and only recently decided to try it again after becoming friends with someone who loves it so much he has a tattoo of the cover on his back. The dazzling descriptions and fast-paced story were the perfect combinations for me. This is one of those stories that you can't tell who is the "good" or "bad" guy, and I feel like that reflects our world in the most honest way. If you "think" you've read The Great Gatsby, I suggest you try it again.

“If a tree falls in the forest there are other trees listening.” A non-fiction exploration of how trees communicate with one another that had me in awe as I gingerly turned each page. I admit that some of the parts ran a little slow, but it was the overall concept that struck me. I initially heard about this story through a friend, and then through a podcast, and I'm glad I picked it up. If you're keen on learning more about nature and the beauty and intricacies of the world we live on, I highly suggest you give it a try.

“Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you.” A dark mystery by Zafron was my next read this summer. I received the book as a gift from a friend, and devoured it. A story of a young boy who unlocks the secret of a hidden library. He picks up a book and is trusted to keep it safe, but little does he know that that book holds a deep mystery in it's past. A dark thriller emerges from this simple tale, and twists into something more complicated and delicious. This was one of those "read under the covers at night" kind of books. The type of book you just can't put down until you're finished. Furthermore, it's scattered with absolutely divine one-liners that you want to write down and keep forever.