The Reading List

I am totally surprised by the negative reviews.This book has pretty much everything - joy, sorrow, a celebration, and a happy ending, even a little mystery. Where did the list come from? The story was about the coming together of unlikely folks reading from the same list and how the stories helped them in their emotional lives. It was all woven together beautifully. I loved being reminded of the plots (actually snippets) of the novels I've read, and intrigued by the couple I have not (which are now on my list). All of the characters were well described - I felt like I knew them or would like to.

Liked the book very much! Many personalities are blended by circumstances and become great friends.Good stories within when support is needed due to unfortunate life’s conditions. Some tender times!

Another book full of amazing quotes. Although this book had sad parts, I absolutely adored the story. It really gave me a new perspective on reading. Also, how fun would it be to create a list of my own and leave it in a library book or something for someone else to find. I recommend this as a book you mov to the top of your TBR piles.

Good reading

I'll start with saying that The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams is a book for readers, and those in their lives. And honestly, if you haven’t read this book, don’t read this review. I want you to go in blind - just like I did.As this book played out, I had no idea where it was going, I just let it do it’s thing. I remember almost thinking I was confused, but then it all started to make complete sense, in the most brilliant way.I was going along happily, but then all of all sudden the writing pivoted, and there was somehow an ominous tone of foreboding. Then my mind started wandering to all the places the book could go, but of course I had no idea. Then I cried; of course I cried. Then I read “I have. I’ve called you.” Then I was sobbing those tears when you hold your breath and don’t even realize that you aren't breathing.This book shows the immediate shock of unbelievable news; shows how you can recognize that look in someone else, when that pain is all too real and familiar to you, so fresh in your mind.This is a book that explains what I adore about reading but also much, much more. It explains how I feel anxious trying new experiences and uncomfortable in unfamiliar settings. I relate so much to how Mukesh felt it’s unbelievable; his character arc was incredible to watch. He has a big part of my heart!This book is one I will re-read. Which is perfect, since “Books always change as the person who reads them changes too.” A book I will annotate on my next read. Because this book is about life, and all the love that surrounds us, if we’re just willing to look for it.Looking at this book as a whole: have you lived, have you loved, have you grieved, have you missed… if so, you need to read this book.