Book stores are wonderful, but I have a tendency to fall head-over-heels in love with books I don't need. Libraries are magical, but I also have a tendency to forget to return entire piles of books and wind up paying (not so small) fines. While you may not think this a problem, my bank account has been known to differ. So instead, every few months I swing by Better World to snag a few books.
Well, this time a few books I wanted were cheaper at Barnes and Noble. While browing, I noticed a Louis L'Amour book I hadn't read. L'Amour was a guilty pleasure of mine in high school (thanks, Dad), so I added it to the cart. When my order of books arrived a week or two later, that impulse purchase was in Spanish. Doh.
A few books that I'd recommend as good reads (not life changing) lie below.
My Antonia, by Willa Cather
A (sorta) love story that couldn't make me gag if it tried. I'm glad I didn't read it at age 14, because I likely would have hated it.
Girl Meets God, by Lauren F. Winner
If you're particularly dogmatic or an avowed atheist you won't like it.
Darkness at Noon, by Arthur Koestler
Dark, but my mom also loved it.
Winesburg, Ohio, by Sherwood Anderson
Short stories that I adored. As of yet I've been unable to find anyone else enthusiastic about it.
The Big Necessity, by Rose George (props to oogrobot for the recommendation)
It made me laugh many times --- but then again, I have the same sense of humour as my (< 10 yrs) nephews.
Geek Love, by Katherine Dunn
Interesting, although odd. Vivi gave it rave reviews but oogrobot punted it to the curb w/out finishing it.
On an unrelated note --- it's amazing how much more I can (quite literally) see at softball games while wearing contacts. It's great fun winning those softball games, then eating Indian food or chocolate cake to celebrate :P
2 comments:
Hi Clare! Thanks for the suggestions- I'm always looking for some new books to read. I'll have to check some of those out. Have you heard of goodreads.com? I think I may try to actually develop a profile on that website, I like the idea. We'll see.
I recently read a book called "Looking For Alaska." I think you might like it?
Hope everything is going well for you!!
Well, I didn't try out goodreads.com yet. I did read "Looking for Alaska," and it was a good story. Thanks for the rec!
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