I feel like I was just saying, “wow, it’s September already,” and now it’s December! Well, I didn’t read as many books in November as I did in months prior, but I enjoyed these few.
This is a nonfiction look into the homes and lives of the astronaut families from Project Mercury and the Kennedy years. Koppel shows us each woman and how she adapts to the huge fame that her husband’s career brought into their lives. Women at that time had very few rights and the way they banded together was so inspiring. I cannot imagine the pressure! The book is well-written and tells a fascinating part of history.
I read this one because Loundon was coming to Houston to speak about mindful parenting. This book is made up of very short narratives from 20- and 30-somethings writing about how Buddhism has affected their sense of self and place in the world. It was a quick read but very fascinating to read about pop culture from a completely different perspective.
Jess, who has fallen on hardship and is now a cleaning lady with 2 kids, meets Ed, a wealthy businessman. Both of their lives are falling apart. Add in a road trip together and a sweet, funny, smart story ensues. I couldn’t put this one down, just like Moyes’ other novels. This one was heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time.
Your typical Picoult adventure/mystery but about the Holocaust. Sage Singer, a baker with a troubled story herself, meets an elderly man in a grief counseling group, learns his story, and tries to reconcile his story of being a Nazi SS guard with the gently man in front of her. He wants her to forgive him and then help him die. It’s an engrossing read. Recommend.
I’ve wanted to read this one for a few months now and I’m so glad I did. It’s written almost stream-of-consciously but from different time points. The way the narrative flows together is part of the journey. It’s a lovely meditation on nature, spirituality, and love.
What have you been reading lately? And are you on Goodreads? I’d love to connect there.
Everything I’ve Ever Read (I think) – OMG I haven’t updated this is a few months. Aaargh!
i am always amazed that even with your very busy schedule, you still manage to read so many books in such little time. it’s incredible! i have been reading “the year of the flood” by margaret atwood for about a year now. when i first got it–i consumed it really quickly. but then my work schedule changed and i wasn’t able to pick it back up for months. and now i’ve forgotten all that i read so i think i have to start over. luckily, it is a really well-told tale, so i hope i can get back to it and finish it soon. and then on to the third in that series. 🙂
I have been wondering about Lila so thanks for the good review of it. I have enjoyed her other books.
Sarah,
It’s sort of a sequel to Gilead. Very soothing to read.