With fall creeping up on us, we felt inspired this week to escape to the balmy temperatures of beautiful Sanibel Island with one of our authors Christine Lemmon.

This weekend, October 19 to 21 only, Christine is offering a special promotion! When you download your FREE copy of Whisper from the Ocean, you can download all three of Christine’s books for $2.99 each – Sand in my Eyes, Portion of the Sea and Sanibel Scribbles. You’ll definitely want to stock up your e-reader now in preparation for those perfect fall reading days. Here, Christine shares her five most inspiring books…

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

A doomed love story from the beginning, this story follows rebellious Anna as she navigates her way through a love affair during 19th century Russia.

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

The story follows two young men of the post-WWI generation as they travel from Paris to Pamplona to experience the running of the bulls.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Set during the Roaring Twenties, this classic story tells the tale of Gatsby and his pursuit of money, distinction and the elusive Daisy Buchannan.

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Told through a series of letters, a senior demon in Hell advises his nephew and successor on securing the damnation of “the Patient”.

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

A collection of poetic essays that provide inspiration and insights into the human heart.

Pinterest PS – Need a quick escape from fall? Check out this Pinterest board inspired by Sanibel Island!