How many books are on your nightstand right now?
June 18, 2010, 484 voters
June 18, 2010
This week I traveled back in time to 1970. This adventure kicked off last Saturday night at my grammar school reunion, where I caught up with people who I had last seen that year. It was a wonderful night of reminiscing eight years of my life. I recognized two people out of the 20 who were there (our class had 104 students in it; the days when 35 kids in a class was no big deal) --- and that is only because their photos were on Facebook. As people chatted, we all remembered different things about those years, and the collective memories were such fun.
What are you currently reading? And what’s up next?
June 18, 2010
In today's edition of the If You Ask Me... Q&A, we're spotlighting 16-year-old Katie from Helena, MT and 15-year-old Amanda from South Lyon MI. Read their thoughts below on their favorite series (Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Mortal Instruments), memorable quotes, and literary characters they'd love to meet.
In today's post, regular contributor Denise Neary recommends a book club pick that is perhaps a bit unusual, but oh so pertinent. I'm putting it on my list for sure. Has your group read books like this? Have you read this book in particular? As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
Elizabeth Warren is a champion for the American dream.
When the first thing a narrator tells you is that she lies you know you're in for some odd twists and turns and THE LACE READER by Brunonia Barry doesn't disappoint.
If ever there was a book custom made for book club discussions, it is THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake. I read the book while traveling over the last couple of weeks and as I read it, I kept wavering back and forth about whether or not I liked it. But then...
