Sadly, no new Michael Cunningham or Great House by Nicole Strauss - but I managed to come away with a lovely little collection.
Purchased:
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
I couldn't resist, even though I don't like his other books.
Engleby by Sebastian Faulks
I was looking for Birdsong, but they didn't have a copy.
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris
I adore everything by David Sedaris. It is just laugh out loud catharsis.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Because I am working through the Times 100 best books list.
Last time I purchased:
Carmelo by Sandra Cisneros
If you like delightful, narrative crazy family romps this book is a treat.
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
A beautiful and well loved story of an English butler post- WWII.
The Witch of Portabello by Paulo Coelho
Not my favorite Coelho, but his writing will make you remember why you love to read.
I am trying to avoid:
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Which my lovely friend Renee lent me, but for solidarity purposes I am trying to keep shelved.
Recommendations are welcome, reader friends!
I am reading Cutting for Stone for book club - so far, I am really enjoying it! Miss you around here. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome. Have you read Unbearable Lightness of Being- I finished Milan Kundera's more recent book, Immortality this week. Great. I want to read the Chipmunk book. Reminds me of KT.
ReplyDeleteHave you read Lamb by Christopher Moore?
ReplyDeleteDO IT.
I will SEND it to you if you can't find it.
It's THAT good.
xoxo
Remains of the Day? You are a stronger woman than I. YAWN!
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