Fun Reads Friday: Giant Pumpkin Suite by Melanie Heuiser Hill

I think I’ve found the magic formula for finding a book that speaks to your soul. It goes like this:

A main character that makes you say, “me too!” + the things that you’re into (like music, or horses, or dancing, or sports, etc.)

And BOOM…you have a story you can’t put down and that you want to tell everyone about. It’s the ultimate dream for us writers—to create a story that connects with someone on a deep level, so much so that they maybe accidentally stay up too late reading it, and then they can’t shut up about it to their friends.

One of the most recent books that did this for me was Giant Pumpkin Suite by Melanie Heuiser Hill. This book featured Rose, a girl who loves lists and schedules (like me!) and her love of music, specifically her cello music (oh, how I wish I could play the cello!) Toss in the wonder of an actual giant pumpkin, and BOOM…amazing story. This book is filled with so many delicious nuggets and such a rich cast of characters. It is meant to be devoured quickly and savored at the same time.

Any books captured you this way lately? What combination of characters plus things you like would make a book magic for you? An only child who loves science? A story about sisters and cooking? A funny guy who wants to be a detective? Hit the comments and let me know! And don’t forget…any comment on any July post enters you in our July giveaway!