Ho Hum

I put some clothes in the dryer, then sat down to write my post, thinking, "I will write, then put another load in the washer."  Well...I have been sitting here so long, the dryer is already off.  Thinking about:  what exciting thing I can write, should I give something away, I wish I was reading right now, when am I going to get a clothesline?

I am still reading Anything for Jane, last in the trilogy by Cheryl Mendelson, almost done thanks to a bit of rain up north over the weekend.  I love a book that wraps it all up in the end.  I read aloud in the car on the way home, almost finished The Siren Song by Anne Ursu (our family book).  My last book was Intuition by Allegra Goodman -- I loved Kaaterskill Falls a few years ago, but this one was tedious.  Almost stopped reading it altogether but I had a feeling the ending would payoff (and it was satisfying).  I have a stack of re-reads on my dresser for the summer, so looking forward to revisting these:

The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama

Sister of My Heart by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner

My Antonia by Willa Cather

Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver

What book would you like to reread?  Post a comment this week with a reread-worthy book!  (Last year I read primarily books recommended to me by other people.  I'm thinking of making that a regular fall or winter routine.)  I will draw a name at the end of the week and send that person a book.  Keep me company this week!

Comments

[Dar]

I had the privilege of leading an elementary school literature circle with one of my favorite childhood books, Tuck Everlasting. I refuse to see the movie because the book is so magical for me. The figurative language, rich characters, and a touch of the fantastic keep me mesmerized, at any age.
A non-fiction work that I reach for from time to time is Anne Lamott's Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith.

The blog looks terrific, Gina!

[Gina]

I've known all along you're a soul sister, Dar. Love Traveling Mercies, love Tuck Everlasting. I bet we could both make lists of the movies we'll never see. Thanks so much for checking out my blog!

[Melissa]

I am a big Nicholas Sparks fan. Most of his books are the same, a great love story that either turns out happy or sad. But, one of my favorites of his is 'The Notebook'. I did see the movie and it was good too. But, the movie just pulls at so many different emotions. I know I can always enjoy one of his books on vacation. Since now all I have time to read is 'Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child'. How life changes with kids!

I enjoy your blog everyday...thanks Gina!
Melissa

[Chris]

My reading time now is mostly allocated to reading to my five year old. My current re-reads include the Laura Ingalls Wilder books (which my boy loves). I'm looking forward to rereading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.