I think I have recommended Unbroken to everyone, whether they were asking for a book recommendation or not (Kindle here). Even though I read this a few years ago, I often still think about it and the incredible spirit of Louis Zamperini. Unbroken is a story of how Louie, an Olympic-qualifying runner, became lost atContinue reading “past favorites: unbroken by laura hillenbrand”
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odd thomas
Odd Thomas! How I loved your quirky characters, your heart, your ghosts, and your central mystery. But let’s talk about your girlfriend. You know, Stormy? Your soul mate, your feisty partner who knows her way around a gun and isn’t afraid to use it. You have matching birthmarks and you’re ready to marry her afterContinue reading “odd thomas”
real life book club
You know about #familybookclub already, but let me tell you about this real life book club I went to last weekend. It was at Word, a local bookstore in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and it was really fun! We talked about Safe as Houses by Marie Helene-Bertino. It is a short story collection, and I very muchContinue reading “real life book club”
books heal hearts (donations for newtown)
Books heal hearts. I believe that’s true. Books can offer a safe place to escape, and a familiar story with a happy ending can be a unique source of comfort. In Newtown, right now, there are a lot of children who may need this comfort. Who may need a small break from grief. I amContinue reading “books heal hearts (donations for newtown)”
cannery row
I feel like I’ve gotten pretty good at not batting an eye at seeing crazy things. I’ve lived in New York for a few years now and you have to just accept the crazy and move on with your day. But my cynicism is nothing compared to Steinbeck’s in Cannery Row. Without so much as a hyphen,Continue reading “cannery row”
the casual vacancy
I finished this book with a glass of wine and a box of tissues. My tears fell for the characters in the book, and their injustices, their pain, and the knowledge that real-life people are going through the same, and worse. This isn’t the first time J.K. Rowling has made me cry. Her themes ofContinue reading “the casual vacancy”