All Consuming : christine

Why I recommend "Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:32 GMT

Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

by Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott has cemented a place as one of my favorite writers. Her musings on spirituality are sometimes uplifting, sometimes hilarious, but always honest and true.

A story about "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love: Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:31 GMT

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love: Stories

by Raymond Carver

It’s about damn time that I read some Raymond Carver. Too many people say I’d like him.

A story about "Caramelo"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:30 GMT

Caramelo

by Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros is the bee’s knees!

A story about "Little Women (Signet Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:30 GMT

Little Women (Signet Classics)

by Louisa May Alcott

I always wanted a sister when I was little. Instead, I had this book.

A story about "The House on Mango Street"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:30 GMT

The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros

Magical, lyrical, pure beauty.

A story about "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:29 GMT

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

by Anne Frank

I’ve found comfort in this young girl’s words.

A story about "One Hundred Demons (Alex Awards (Awards))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:29 GMT

One Hundred Demons (Alex Awards (Awards))

by Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry is my hero.

A story about "Chicken Soup, Boots"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:29 GMT

Chicken Soup, Boots

by Maira Kalman

I love all things Maira Kalman, but if I had to choose, this would be my favorite book of hers.

A story about "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt: Stories"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:28 GMT

The Girl in the Flammable Skirt: Stories

by Aimee Bender

Whatever happened to Aimee Bender? This delicious book of short stories left me wanting more.

A story about "The Time Traveler's Wife"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:27 GMT

The Time Traveler's Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

A marvelous love story.

Why I recommend "Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:27 GMT

Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself

by Sabrina Ward Harrison

Sabrina’s gorgeous and honest debut remains one of my favorites. Every woman should read this.

A story about "The Namesake: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:27 GMT

The Namesake: A Novel

by Jhumpa Lahiri

If this book is half as good as Interpreter of Maladies, then I’m in for a real treat.

A story about "The Last Unicorn"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:26 GMT

The Last Unicorn

by Peter S. Beagle

I’ve had Rama’s copy of this book, his favorite, for almost two years, and I still haven’t read it! Bad girlfriend, bad bad bad.

A story about "Skinny Legs and All"

nobody@allconsuming.net (christine) — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:18:26 GMT

Skinny Legs and All

by Tom Robbins

A gift from an old friend. I think I’m almost ready to read it.