Recommended Reading: March 2009
Like the "can't finish a book" epidemic running through our book club, there's a companion illness that some call "I can only read magazines, junk books, or maybe teen vampire books if I'm feeling really motivated." I think there may be a cure - some really well-written books filled with good characters, lovely words, plot twists, or just flat-out page-turners. Help us. Tell us what you've been reading that maybe the cure to all that ails our reading-impaired minds.
Please be sure to add the title, author's name, and a brief description of the book, your thoughts and comments.
Please be sure to add the title, author's name, and a brief description of the book, your thoughts and comments.
I just finished Toni Morrison's latest - A Mercy. It is pretty short, so not too overwhelming of a task. I quite enjoyed it. I find Morrison very hit and miss with me. It was a bit difficult to get into, because (as is common with her writing) she does not introduce characters, but jumps right into the action. She then back tracks and lets the character develop along with the story. Overall, I would say it was an enjoyable read. I needed something a little deeper than the light fluff I have been reading as of late. Anyhow, if you like any of Morrison's books, you will probably enjoy this one. Did I mention it is only 170 pages?
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I have recently read Watchmen, which is a graphic novel. It's really good, and graphic novels aren't my favorite thing. I find it hard to get into a groove with them; I think it's the combination of pictures and words that makes it hard for my to find a good rhythm.
I also read When You are Engulfed in Flames, the new one by David Sedaris. Not my favorite of his, but good. I laughed out loud several times, but the stories in this one seemed more disjointed than in his other pieces. Like he was trying too hard to weave together a story with a touching (or disturbing) theme. I guess my review is, "Well, I didn't hate it." Which is a bummer, because I'm a huge fan of his.
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