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Why I recommend "Corelli's Mandolin: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:41:10 GMT

by Louis De Bernieres

This is one of those books that made me take a look at my life, feel gratitude and joy for what I have, and still made me long for more. I honestly won’t see things the same again. It’s a beautiful story that broke my heart and I can’t stop thinking about it.

A story about "My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:08 GMT

My Invented Country: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile

by Isabel Allende

Fun introduction to Chilean history and culture through the eyes of someone who loves her country. Of course, I love her writing anyhow, so this is a pleasure.

A story about "Lyra's Oxford"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:07 GMT

Lyra's Oxford

by Philip Pullman

Quick airplane read, makes me want to re-read the triology.

A story about "Blessings: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:07 GMT

Blessings: A Novel

by Anna Quindlen

So so so very good, though made me weep. Not hard to do, but still.

A story about "The Silmarillion"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:05 GMT

The Silmarillion

by J.R.R. Tolkien

I tried and failed with this one years ago. Inspired by my latest viewing of “The Return of the King” I’m back at it and am really enjoying it. Favourite quote thus far: “But of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while they still endure for eyes to see, are their own record and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song.”

A story about "The Hobbit"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:05 GMT

The Hobbit

by J. R. R. Tolkien

Ah. It’s been a long time, old friend.

A story about "Mirror Mirror: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:05 GMT

Mirror Mirror: A Novel

by Gregory Maguire

Enjoyable, though not nearly so much as “Wicked” and “Confessions”.

A story about "Walden; Or, Life in the Woods (Dover Thrift Editions)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:04 GMT

Walden; Or, Life in the Woods (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Henry David Thoreau

This is another that I’ve read partially but really want to complete. And for whatever reason the timing seems right.

A story about "The Faith of 50 Million: Baseball, Religion, and American Culture"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:04 GMT

The Faith of 50 Million: Baseball, Religion, and American Culture

Eh. Dunno if I’ll get back to this one. Some of the essays were interesting but It didn’t really hook me enough to keep it out of the library.

A story about "The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:04 GMT

The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel

by Margaret Atwood

More relevant than ever with all the wacko fundies making political moves. Eek.

A story about "So, You Want to Be Canadian: All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call Home"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:04 GMT

So, You Want to Be Canadian: All About the Most Fascinating People in the World and the Magical Place They Call Home

by Kerry Colburn

‘Cause with things the way they are, you never know, eh?

A story about "Summerland: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (monagrrl) — Wed, 25 May 2005 04:05:03 GMT

Summerland: A Novel

by Michael Chabon

Baseball season starts Monday… the reading of the baseball book must proceed apace! This has been on the “to read” list for awhile and it just jumped off the shelf at me today.