Comments on: What I’m Reading this Summer

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:57:42 +0000

Summer may be over, but I’d like to recommend a set of books to anyone who is tired of all the literature that includes sex, violence, and vulgar language. I’m speaking of the Mitford Series by Jan Karon. I started with At Home In Mitford, and have read all the paperback issues that are in print. It’s such a pleasure to have become such good friends with Father Tim, Cynthia, and all the rest of the residents of Mitford. It’s a wonderful read, and the series keeps you wanting to read more! They even publish a cookbook with recipes of all the yummy southern cooking the ladies (and some of the menfolk) do in the book! What a wonderful series. I’m on my second time through the books!
The books are about an Episcopal priest who has a parish in North Carolina (he’s from Mississippi, I believe). You’d think a story of a priest would be boring…but believe me, even without vulgar language, and sexual descriptions….it is packed with mysteries and dilemmas. I highly recommend it to everyone! )

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:56:58 +0000

Dear Barb,
I picked up by chance – from the local library – a collection of journalists’ speeches and essays entitled “Into The Buzzsaw”( edited by Kristina Borjesson). Quite frankly, one of the best non fiction novels I have read, ever! Highly reccommended for cutting edge(sic) insight into modern day issues.

By: Joseph Krivosik

Joseph Krivosik — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:26:13 +0000

I have read four books this summer. They are called, Small Steps, Vote for Larry, The gospil accorrding to Larry, and Behind the Curtain.

By: J

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:56:21 +0000

I just finished reading Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich. I have enjoyed all of her books. They are easy to read and make me laugh out loud.

By: Sheri Hullinger

Sheri Hullinger — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:13:27 +0000

My 10 year old grandaughter and I are reading “Island Of The Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell–An interesting story of the life and times of a young Indian girl off the Santa Barbara Islands. (Near where we live.) We’re also reading Jules Vernes “Journey to the Center of The Earth”. It is a bit tedious for her , but she picked it out. I’m reading John Hagee’s “Jerusalem Countdown” while my husband and I are vacationing in Indiana. Sheri

By: pat

pat — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 01:03:32 +0000

The MemoryKeeper’s Daughter was excellent, and it has not really been advertised that much! Another good one is also Vanishing Act by Judy Piccoult.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:17:38 +0000

After reading One Child by Torey Hayden I have commenced another book by the same author Just Another Child.
I was ubable to put One Child down – it was an amazing story of how Torey ‘tamed’ a little girl in her class.
Well worth reading.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:47:06 +0000

I am reading MANHUNT for my book club. It is an historical novel describing the 12-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated Pres. Lincoln. I am learning so many new facts/details about this time in history. I’m really enjoying it!

By: Paul Sellers

Paul Sellers — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:25:14 +0000

I enjoyed “1421, The Year the Chinese Discovered
America”.

By: Lissa

Lissa — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:32:54 +0000

Sharon Shinn’s books, barbara kingsolver’s books,
The Life of Pi, several books about Cape Cod, Margot Maron’s new book,anything else laying around the house