8 posts from May 2008

I received them today, and I'm really happy. 

Books Read This Month: 

I will no longer be ashamed when I put aside a book. Last year I started reading "The Interpreter of Maladies." The first story was so amazing, that I just couldn't get into the other stories. I couldn't put up with it anymore and I put it aside. After reading reviews, and feeling like I missed something...I picked it back up yesterday. I started over, and I am loving it this time. When I read it last year, I really wasn't in the mood to read a short story collection. I couldn't stop thinking about how great the first story was, and how the other stories just didn't measure up. I've just proved to myself that it is perfectly alright to push a book aside and pick it up at a later date. Sometimes, as a reader you need to read what you are in the mood for. The first time I read the book, I had so many expectations. This time I had none, less than none because I remembered hating it. I'm very proud of myself for picking it back up. Maybe I could try a Margaret Atwood novel next....

I will prowl and slink 
in crystal darkness 
among the stalactite roots, with new 
formed plumage
              uncorroded 
                            gold and 
Fiery green, my fingers 
curving and scaled, my

       opal 
              no 

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. In 1994, Rwandan native Ilibagiza was 22 years old and home from college to spend Easter with her devout Catholic family, when the death of Rwanda's Hutu president sparked a three-month slaughter of nearly one million ethnic Tutsis in the country. She survived by hiding in a Hutu pastor's tiny bathroom with seven other starving women for 91 cramped, terrifying days. This searing firsthand account of Ilibagiza's experience cuts two ways: her description of the evil that was perpetrated, including the brutal murders of her family members, is soul-numbingly devastating, yet the story of her unquenchable faith and connection to God throughout the ordeal uplifts and inspires. Her account of the miracles that protected her is simple and vivid. Her Catholic faith shines through, but the book will speak on a deep level to any person of faith. Ilibagiza's remarkable path to forgiving the perpetrators and releasing her anger is a beacon to others who have suffered injustice. She brings the battlefield between good and evil out of the genocide around her and into her own heart, mind and soul. This book is a precious addition to the literature that tries to make sense of humankind's seemingly bottomless depravity and counterbalancing hope in an all-powerful, loving God. (Mar.)
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It seems that the second meeting is full. I'll keep checking back if anyone can't attend. The second book will be:

Of course I'm waiting for:

I bought the book chair today in both the large and mini version. I love reading in bed on my stomach and this will help hold my book. I also like to read at the table when I'm cooking and since I frequently need to run to the stove, it will hold my pages nicely. I bought the mini version to take on vacation. It will still hold large books.

Another reason for buying this is my dog... when I read on my bed, Toby likes to walk over my books. Which makes me terrified of having a bent page. At least he can't step on it now. I can imagine reading on my side will be a lot easier too. 

So, I'm going to start with a book I bought last year. I pre-ordered it when Emily mentioned it and now I'm finally going to read it. I also just received the second book which will be great to read soon. 

I'm really excited to read these. I've heard great things about them. Harry Potter will never be replaced but I would love to find another series that I loved like Harry Potter. The Twilight Series is also great!! I'm addicted to them, and can't wait for "Breaking Dawn" to come out!!

This is unrelated to reading...my new Iphone case is amazing!!

This is the photo from ebay, but the case is really cute. 

These are the books I read this month. I did not keep up with the Book Club Posting, but I've been so busy, and hooked on Philippa Gregory novels. I really enjoyed all of them. I'll post about Sense and Sensiblity soon.

To add to my list of books bought this month:

Today I received:

I really need to read the first one now. Soon, Soon...