8 of 10: You know how sometimes a book is just exactly what you wanted at a particular moment? The Education of Bet, about a girl dressing up as a boy in order to get an education, was exactly that. A fast, light read, with a little romance. Of course I loved it. the education of bet by lauren baratz-logsted…
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Week 39
Late and Maybe Never Would Have Been Better
Obviously, this is not about the arrival of my baby. Let’s just get that out of the way right now. No, this is about Eclipse. After Twilight came out and then again last fall with New Moon, I felt like the Internet was ablaze with discussion and excitement over the movies. I came home from seeing each one, anxious to…
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Seeing
Today I’m thirty-nine weeks along. One week from this baby’s due date. In a week or so, depending on when she decides to show up, I’ll be a mom. And my life will be different. I remember very clearly walking across campus at BYU as a freshman and having a sudden vivid image of my mom at BYU also as…
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What I’m Going to Read: Round 13
The winner this month (and happily on the shelves of several local libraries) is General Winston’s Daughter by Sharon Shinn, suggested by Nicole. I’ve never heard of it, but it looks quite good and I’m excited! The other (very fine) suggestions: A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink (Melanie) Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (Shelah and Becca and Queen Elizabeth) The…
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