August is almost already upon us, and still there is a lot left on my summer list to read. For notable books coming out this month, check those listed at the right.
Perhaps the two that I’m most curious to read are “In the Shadow of the Banyan” by first-time author Vaddey Ratner, about a resilient girl’s survival under Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge, and “City of Women,” the debut novel by David Gillham, set in Berlin during WWII. Those look like ones not to be missed, but there’s likely others.
As for films out this month, check out the list on the left. Of these, I’m most interested to see “Lawless,” about a Depression-era bootlegging gang, which features a cast of Shia LaBeof, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain and Guy Pearce among others.
The novel it’s based on “The Wettest County in the World” by Matt Bondurant received wide praise when it came out in 2008 and is a book I hope to read before seeing the movie.
On the music front, the Australian world music group Dead Can Dance has its first album out in 16 years with “Anastasis,” which should be different. And new mother Alanis Morissette comes out with her seventh studio album “Havoc and Bright Lights” at the end of the month. We shall see if it’s any good. For others, check out the list at the bottom left.
These are the ones I have my eye on. Which books, movies or albums are you most looking forward to in August? What’s on your radar screen these days?
I’m really excited about In the Shadow of Banyan too. I hope it lives up to our expectations!
I think I read about half of the books on my summer list. I didn’t get to take a vacation this year so to me, it didn’t even feel like summer. Sort of bummed about it.
Sorry about the no vaca. That is a bummer. I’m actually in SoCal now just for a long wknd. It is nice to be back