Wednesday, December 15, 2004

What are you reading?

I just finished My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. If you want to read a book that will make you think and keep you wanting to read the next page this is it. I listened to it and would sit in my car for an extra five minutes even after I arrived home. It was so good. Anna is 13 years-old. Her parents used genetic treatment to conceive her so she would be a genetic match to her sister, Kate who has leukemia. Now Anna wants to make her own medical decisions, and sues her parents for those rights. Ohhh!! This is a must read. Rating: 3Q4P

I also just finished Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Can you believe it I made it through high school and college without reading it. I can't say that it was my favorite book of the year, but at least it was well written and a quick read. Have any of you read it? Rating: 4Q2P

I am currently reading No Shame, No Fear by Ann Turnbull. This historical fiction title looks at a Quaker girl and an English boy's relationship during the 1660s in England. At this time the Quaker way of life was not acceptable to the English government and to most people. Every other chapter is told by Susanna, the Quaker girl, and Will, the English boy. It is very interesting getting the different perspectives on the relationship.

I am currently listening to Airframe by Michael Crichton. Another very good one. It is kind of technical, but very good. There has been a couple of airplane crashes and problems where passengers and crew have been killed and injured. The main character Casey is on the team of investigators trying to figure out what is causing the accidents.

What would I like to read next?
Second Glance by Jodi Picoult
The Year of My Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty
The Burn Journals by Brent Rnyon
(This one is a true story)

Oh by the way the rating system I used is from VOYA http://www.voya.com/WhatsInVoya/reviews.shtml#bookreviewcodes

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Hello All!!
Just a friendly reminder that this Friday is the discussion for Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. I hope you all are enjoying this entertaining holiday read.

For December, we have chosen Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult, a thought provoking novel about an Amish teenager believed to be pregnant and accused of killing her baby who is found dead in her family's barn. Copies of this book have already started arriving, so you can pick them up whenever you get a chance.

Happy Reading!!