Tell Me What to Read: Round 11
Once again, the end of the month draws nigh. And tomorrow is when the MLA conference begins, so I’ll be enjoying it on the Cape, so of course, I have no complaints about the end of the month.
As predicted, I was not nearly so awesome in April. Frankly, it wasn’t my best month of reading, except for that week in Mexico, which really helped me out. I’m just getting sidetracked by other projects (um, like Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution on Hulu. You know, important things).
Here’s how it goes:
1. Comment with the title of one book you think I should read (any book you want). One title only, please, lest my brain explode.
2. I’ll select one comment at random and announce it on the blog within the next week.
3. On the off-chance that I’ve already read the book you select, I’ll contact you and ask for a follow-up suggestion (make sure there is a way to contact you either by blog or email).
4. I’ll get a copy of the book and read it by the end of May.
5. I’ll write a review of it here. Even if I hate the book, I will not hate you.
Stargirl by Jerri Spinelli – I was unpacking books in our new place and had to skim through this again from several years ago. Just love it!
The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman. It's a real book set in contemporary times but still carries an element of a fairy tale with magic. The girls are totally spellbinding.
The Year of Living Biblically – A.J. Jacobs. An agnostic guy lives the Bible – even the Mosaic Law nuances for a year. He comes out a better person, a better dad, a better neighbor. Reminds me of how I feel about the temple as well – you can't go without leaving a better person. Scripture works the same way, even for someone who doesn't entirely embrace what they are reading on a spiritual level.
Prince of Foxes