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I read A Circle of Quiet by L’Engle (Jennifer’s recommendation, of sorts)
http://www.readingtoknow.com/2009/06/circle-of-quiet-by-madeleine-lengle.html
And I read Clara’s War per Lisa’s recommendation.
http://www.readingtoknow.com/2009/06/claras-war-one-girls-story-of-survival.html
I read Everyone is Beautiful per Dawn’s recommendation. Even if we hadn’t have done the bookclub, I would have read it:
http://jennifersnapshot.blogspot.com/2009/06/everyone-is-beautiful-bookclub.html
Also, Dawn’s review of the Invention of Hugo Cabret (and someone’s else’s on Kids’ Picks or Children’s Classics) was the tipping point, so Amanda and I read that one aloud:
I read Girl Meets God–>http://books.5minutesformom.com/1517/i-read-it/
Thanks for the challenge!
Oops–I linked back to 5 Minutes for Books. Here’s the real link—>http://hopeistheword.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/i-read-it-girl-meets-god-by-lauren-f-winner/
🙂
I don’t have a link, but I wanted to say that I read Everyone Is Beautiful (and really liked it except some of the language), and I have The Help sitting on my counter. I can’t wait to start it!
I’ve done tons of reading since the last “I Read It!”
http://veggiemomof2.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-read-it.html
I’m new to this column. I’m interested in Books that inspire a field trip. I am the author of “Tales Of Tutu Nene and Nele.” I did a field trip with scientists at the Volcano National Park, Hawaii which inspired me to write this book. It’s a great book to use as a field trip and learn about the wonders of Hawaii’s amazing volcanoes and endangered species.
I read The Passion of Mary-Margaret, by Lisa Samson. It is hard to find the words to explain what a wonderful book this was. It was just lovely, deep and I went away from the novel feeling closer to Jesus.
I read “The Hunger Games” after reading Dawn’s review. LOVED it!
I also read “The Help” after reading Jennifer’s review. Also LOVED it!
I read ‘Everyone Is Beautiful’ and ‘liked’ it, though not as much as most.
I just finished ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ and loved it! (It took me less than 24 hours to finish.)
A lot of what I read recently has been reviewed on 5MfB:
The Shape of Mercy, reviewed by Melissa (I won this in a giveaway from another blog). Really enjoyed it.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, also reviewed by Melissa. Loved it!
The Hunger Games, reviewed by Dawn. Also loved it, and can’t wait for the next one!
The Secret, reviewed by Lauren. I enjoyed this one as well, and I also won this in a giveaway.
Everyone is Beautiful, reviewed by Dawn. Another great one.
So to sum up, everything that I read that was reviewed on here, I loved!
Wildcard by Robin Shope is a thrilling suspense with the right amount of romance. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Here is a blurb to intice you..
What would happen if someone secured a microchip that could be manipulated to give his or her candidate the edge to win the next presidential election? Not enough votes for a landslide, but just enough to put their candidate over the top in a decisive win. The Wildcards are a group of maverick agents who want to take over the outcome of the next election for President of the United States. During Ivy Dillon’s last week as a Washington Intern, she and Ms. Geneen Waters, the secretary to the President of the United States, overhear a conversation about voting machines and missing software. Months later Ms. Waters body is found floating in the Potomac River. FBI Special Agent Ian Serby, who swears he will give his life to protect her, takes Ivy into protective custody. Ian is smart, sexy and seems to have a hidden agenda all his own. Will Ivy follow her heart and believe what Ian tells her about trying to stop the Wildcards or is he actually a member of the Wildcards?
Here’s my link where the mystery book I finished yesterday will be revealed.
http://markcarstairs.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-read-it-june-edition.html
Robin Shope is a phenomenal storyteller! She has the ability to weave romance and suspense into a book that not only keeps readers enthusiastically turning pages but also cheering the characters on along the perilous journey. Wildcard has both heart-racing suspense and endearing moments of romance. It is a book worth reading!
My Son, John, by Kathi Macias is a remarkable tale of God’s immeasurable love and limitless forgiveness. Kathi Macias captures the raw emotions of her characters and weaves them into this poignant story that shows how we can overcome tragedy with God’s strength and how powerfully healing His forgiveness is for all of us.
I need to post here since I don’t know when I’d get to it on my blog.
I read “Miss Fortune” and “Miss Match” and enjoyed them–fun, light, reads. Perfect for the beach or a long plane ride. I’ll be looking for more in the series.
I read “Things I Want my Daughters to Know” and also enjoyed it. It wasn’t a tear-jerker at all; it was full of hope for life, and the problems of the living, even though they are grieving. Ironically I read it just after the loss of my own mother, which made it more emotional for me. But I thought it was a good read.
I also read “The Guernsey Literary Too Long Title” and enjoyed it, although I felt that the beginning was better than the end. I loved the first half or so, and thought the second kind of blah. I mean, Oscar Wilde’s letters? Whatever. It seemed a bit too “cute”, if that makes sense, and also felt anachronistic in some areas. Still, a good read for the beach or airplane.
I have also read a lot of Madeleine L’Engle’s work, but not recently. I read her “Crosswicks Journal” trilogy in the late 80s, and have re- read them several times. They offer good reflections, and I return to them. I’ve read some of the “Austins” books but not all, but I would like to get them for my daughter, who is finally going to read the “Wrinkle in Time” books! YAAY!
And now that I’ve essentially written a post in comments, I will stop now and go off to finish my book 😉 (A Mercy, by Toni Morrison)
I also have to chime in and say The Guernsey Literary Too Long Title 🙂 is also one of my favorite books.
I read Journey to the Well, which was reviewed by Melissa and wrote about it on my blog.
I’m a bit late posting this but wanted to join in since I really appreciate all the great recommendations here!
Some good advices for reading here – thanks.