New poster based on a Canadian poster
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Jane Gardam
My first encounter with Jane Gardam was at the MinnPost's Book Club Blast, last March. Magers & Quinn was sellling books and I picked up a copy of Old Filth. The man staffing the book table was delighted that I bought it and told me I'd love it. He was right.
Today I've finished reading Flight of the Maidens, the story of three 17-year-old girls in 1946 England that begins on the day they learn they have been given scholarships that allow them to go to college. There is a wonderful balance between longing for independence versus the need for family. Highly recommended.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Relaxing on the Badger
We took the ferry across Lake Michigan last Tuesday on our way to Albany, NY. Alan looks relaxed and happy!
My Main Man
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
The Book Thief
Just finished reading Markus Zusak's, The Book Thief, a novel about a young girl living in Germany during the Third Reich. I was reluctant to read this book. I tend to hate authors who place child characters in dangerous circumstances. Children get enough shit in reality, why compound it in fiction? Also reminds me far too much of my childhood.
However, this book drew me. The writing was good. The characters are fascinating and do unexpected things. The descriptions of place and time completely drew me in. There is a certain audacity in describing teenagers who think of their Hitler Youth meetings as boring and tedious. But when I read it, it made perfect sense.
Definitely recommend this book to others.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)