What I’m Going to Read: Round 3
First of all, the winning book for Tell Me What to Read: Round 3 is The Art of Racing in the Rain, suggested by J. I’ve never heard of it, but it looks good, and I have it on request at the library already. Stay tuned for a review of it later this month.
The other suggestions (and wow, you guys always have such great suggestions – I wish I could read them all immediately!):
- The Time Traveler’s Wife (Lisa)
- The Grand Sophy (Lady Susan)
- The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate (KarenDV)
- These is my Words (Diana Banana)
- The Magician’s Assistant (Kelly J)
- The Book of Salt (Jenn)
- Ellen Foster (RA)
- Miss Rumphius (Lexiloo)
- Graceling (Lauren)
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Carly Jane)
- Impossible (Katie)
- Cold Sassy Tree (Gretchen and Packrat)
- The Poisonwood Bible (Miri)
- War and Peace (Sherry)
- Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (Mary)
- Remembering the Good Times (Miss L)
- Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side (Kath)
- Parallel Journeys (Mom)
- Amy’s Eyes (Janelle)
- The Sunflower (Sara)
- Cry, the Beloved Country (Heidikins)
- The Kite Runner (Ang)
- Till We Have Faces (Heather)
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Shelly)
- The Green Mile (Monica)
- East (Kathleen)
- The Memory of Running (Mad Hadder)
- The Hiding Place (Jenny)
- The Road (Nancy Pearl Wannabe)
- The Informant
(The Food Librarian) - Izzy, Willy-Nilly (Saskia)
- Oryx and Crake (Kimberly F)
- Master and Commander (Douglas Carl)
- Summer Sisters (Jess)
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Megan)
- Fablehaven (Em and Trev)
- A Homemade Life (Ellen)
- The Help (Yankee Girl)
- Daughter of the Forest (Angiegirl)
- The Rag and Bone Shop (Angela Noelle)
- Jitterbug Perfume (Peaceful Reader)
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(Of these, I’ve read:
- The Time Traveler’s Wife
- Graceling
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (currently reading!)
- Impossible
- Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
- The Hiding Place
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
- A Homemade Life
AND. . .not to be overshadowed by that terrific list of books, the winner of A Season of Gifts is Tina who blogs over at Books Are My Thing and is also an elementary school librarian. I wish I had a copy to send to everyone – I adore Richard Peck.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
I can't believe you haven't read Fablehaven yet Janssen! And These Is My Words is one of my most favorite books. I'm glad you're liking Boston! Lauree
I'm glad I got in on the ground floor with my first pick because it seems unlikely that the odds will be in my favor again! Nevertheless, I figure tossing in a recommendation for the good of the order can't hurt.
So, what I really want to know is, are there any books that are suggested that you think, "No. No. No. No. No."?
I am going to add some of those to my library wish list. I need to be a better reader…
I'm so glad you are reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. That would have been my suggestion. It's one of the top 10 most moving books I've read. I hope you review it.
I've heard great things about "Art of Racing in the Rain," and we have a long hold list. I'll be curious to see how you like it since its focus is on a pet (you're not crazy about them if I remember).
Oh, yay! I hope you enjoy it. It is about a dog, and I am NOT a pet person at all but I loved this book!
I've heard The art of racing in the rain is supposed to be very good. enjoy! How was your first few days, anyway??
I'm interested in what you thought of The Time Traveler's Wife. I was excited to read it and enjoyed the story – but found it drowned out by constant foul language and lude interjections. I'm hoping the movie pull sout the best parts!