Anita Shreve, round 2

Finished my 2nd book by Anita Shreve, Body Surfing. Her style of writing is so NOT my style of reading but somehow, again, I am left in awe how badly I do not want to walk away from her book. It is so descriptive, reallllllly slow developing, I cannot conclude why I am addicted. I have another book by her sitting in my book pile and I think I just might have to pick it up for a 3peat. So bizarre.

Anyways, started The Devil in the White City last night, recommending readying by my trusted accomplice, Carly Seaton.

BRB.

Next Book

Any suggestions for the next book?

Who loves dogs?

I loved this book. Finished it in 2 days... it was a really easy read and totally hooks the reader. I loved Stein's use of metaphors to life and racing.

Now reading: Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol. Thought I read this, but when I picked it up at the lib, I realized I didn't. I didn't love (actually got half way and tossed it) Angels and Demons but I did love DaVinci Code. So I am really excited to see how I feel about this....

Books to Recommend

Finished this book: Random Acts of Heroic Love by Danny Scheinmann I highly recommend it, I LOVED it. It encapsulates 2 stories of love in the midst of tragedy and war. The author uses a very unique style to tell these stories. Part of the story contains some truth from his own life. Couldn't put it down.



Started The Art of Racing in the Rain and I am almost finished with it as it is a very easy read. Cute though. Makes me smile for simple reasons.

As for the book club, Monday works best for me and my house is open as well.

Book Club Meeting

Ok girls so we really need to have a book club meeting soon! I know everyone has been super busy (me included) but we should schedule something soon! Ashley and I were talking possibly doing something this Thursday at her and Jo's place...would that work for anybody?

If not maybe we could do Sunday evening or Monday even? I don't mind hosting again or we could always grab drinks somewhere or what not...

Leave some comments so we can get this squared away - also was thinking we should probably be half way through the book by now...that way we can be done in November hopefully and start a new one...I know I keep promising some questions to think about so here is one to start...you can respond in another post or in a comment or we can discuss later:

If you could have the life of Victory, Wendy, or Nico, which would you choose? Do you admire one of these characters more than the others? Why?

xoxo ~ Heather

I need to catch up!

Missed everyone!

This is what I read on my trip:

Baby Proof by Emily Griffin
I realize I am late on this one, but everyone complained about the character change from Something Borrowed and Something Blue. So I waited and I am glad I did, because I really loved this book!

All He Ever Wanted by Anita Shreve
This book had everything I hate about reading and I LOVED it. Couldn't put it down. What I hate you want to know? Romance, old english, overly descriptive, slow plot. I do not know why I loved it. Never read this author before, probably will pick up another and see how it goes. She impressed me so. Anyways, basically taken place in early 20th century, and is a journal written by a man who becomes obsessed with this woman from the first time he sees her. He records every single feeling and thought from the day he sees her throught their relationship.

Random Acts of Heroic Love  by Danny Scheinmann
I am currently finishing this book recommended to me by Kira and Greg. I woke up early at their house and looked through their home library and got into this one before they even woke up. HAHA. Another romance, but Greg doesn't like romance novels either and he loved this. And he was right. I love it thus far. Will update when I finish hopefully soon so I can catch up with the book club.

Next Book Club Meeting - Lipstick Jungle Week 2

Hello ladies! I know that Ashley sent out an e-mail with the link, but don't think that her blog published. Anyway here is the current update - BBQ at Ashley and Jowanna's place on Monday evening. They are going to take care of the main course so if you can bring a side dish that would be great, you can respond with a comment on the blog here so we know who is coming and what everyone is bringing.

Also after discussion figured we could read through Chapter 6 in the book by Monday. I have done some research on questions for the book so I will post sometime this weekend to think about it and we can discuss on Monday night!

Hope everyone is having a good week - and all our members that are living outside San Diego we hope you all post some updates on your thoughts on the blog - if you need help in learning just ask one of us who has posted before.

XOXO