Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Summer Reading...what's on your list?
We're on the lookout for good titles to read and would love to learn what's on your summer reading list. Would you share what you, and perhaps your book club, have read or will read that you'd recommend? Just jump onto the comment section of this post or send us another post to publish. Here are three books I've loved recently: The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Every Last One by Anna Quindlen, and Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. (A warning though, Every Last One is not for the faint hearted, but it's haunting and beautifully written.)
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ReplyDeleteWhat's hot between the pages? Here are a few of the fiction and non-fiction books I have enjoyed.
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1-Citizens of London -Lynne Olsen- interesting story about US reluctance to enter WWII and the clashes of personalities of Roosevelt and Churchill make political intrigue of WW II alive and informative
2-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks-Rebecca Skloot- discussion of origin of 'Hela' cells-cells used to research for developing treatment for a plethora of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The cell were taken from a poor African American woman who suffered from cervical carcinoma. Her cells were taken without permission to create a cell line outside of the body. Interested-read more w book
3-The Lost City of Z- David Grann- Indiana Jones story as author follows in footsteps of Fawcett a Victorian explorer looking for the Lost City in the Amazon.
4-Infidel-Ayaan Hirsi Ali- Story of woman's escape from Somalia- read and you will never complain again.
Fiction:
1-The Postmistress- Sarah Blake- interesting juxtaposition of life in Europe and U.S. during WWII
2-Little Bee- Cleave - Nigerian girl meets British woman sets the stage to depict how illegal immigrants are treated and incidents in story ask reader to question how brave are we when faced with threats that endanger life?
3-Cutting For Stone-A. Verghese- physician turned writer tells of conjoined twins set in Ethiopia and how they survived abandonment and overthrown of govt. After reading, you'll want to know more about the author- fascinating tale and well written
4-The Man from Beijing-H. Mankell- similar to Stieg Larsson books- mystery set in Sweden- engaging.
5-The Elegance of the Hedgehog- M. Barberry- observations of concierge in a apt house located in France- interesting study of people and their behaviors.
6-The Shadow of the Wind- Ruiz Zafon-echoes magical realism of Marquez and Isabel Allende- set in Spain during Facism.
7-Crimson Petal and the White- by Michel Faber-gives Victorian era a new look- meet Summer and you won't forget her resourcefulness.
8- Gargoyle- first 50 pages describes burn victim and care- very detailed but then the fantasy and excellent story telling begins.
Happy Reading
H Leshaw
How interesting to find Henning Mankell-The Man From Beijing-on your list. I've read eveything he's written (except Depths and his children's books). His Kurt Wallender mysteries are phenomenally good...very Swedish, and rather noir in mood.
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ReplyDeleteI loved The Help. It was a great read. This is the first chance I've had to check out the blog. Amanda will be next. I can't wait to check out the other books you suggested.
Right now I'm reading a series of mysteries written by Laura Childs set in Charleston, SC.
The sleuth in the story owns a Tea Shop and her name is Theodosia Browning.
Great little books that flow along nicely with a nice hook, so you don't want to stop reading. I've enjoyed them very much.
A REALLY good book is called Ragtag. Its about these birds that live in New York City. Then, the Talon Empire attacks them, and things get pretty intense!!
ReplyDeleteGirl in Translation, by Jean Kwok, was amazing. It is the story of an 11 year old girl and her mom as they begin a new life in New York and leave their former Hong Kong life behind.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Secret Daughter, but Shilpi Somaya Gowda, is a page turner. It portrays many different families, all intertwined. The story begins in India with a mother from a poor village whose husband will only accept a son as a child, not a daughter.
I think it's awesome that you started a blog! I'm reading Stones for Schools by Greg Mortenson.
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ReplyDeletei am going to try to finish the maximum ride series, and some other of the books an my book shelves. MAXIMUM RIDE SERIES ARE AWESOME...:):):):)
ReplyDeleteCOMMENT ON THE BLOG PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3
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