The story is simple. It is about a son that takes you through the last couple of years of his mothers' life. She is dying of pancreatic cancer. They are both avid readers and many of their conversations revolve around the books they're reading. These converstaions provide mini-reviews of numerous books, with over 100 mentioned in the memoir. If anything I have an much longer "must read" list now. What stuck with me was the phrase that "every book you read changes your life" and I agree that this is so true. How could I not love a book that's so in love with books?
I also wanted to share with you the other books I've read over the last several months...an inventory of sorts. See the images below. As I get settled into my new position (I thought 6 months would be enough to "get settled"!) let's hope I have more time for a few more books and also continue the almost-daily workouts.
Signing off for 2013.
A wonderful non-fiction account of WWII fighter pilot that went down over Japan.
Book 3 in the series. I was a little disappointed in it, as I has such high hopes.
An eye-opening story of a young man that was born in a North Korea prison camp and escaped to tell his story. You will never think about North Korea in the same way again.
Book 3 in the series. An enjoyable read during the trip to Bahamas.
I liked this series much more than I anticipated. I'm glad I didn't read it when it was first published, as I'd have to wait even longer for book #3 to be published.
A typical Jodi Picoult novel. Heart-wrenching and a few tears.
A beach book for the Bahams trip. Entertainment-only.
I enjoyed this, but I felt a little water-logged. This is the fourth book in the last 18 months that took place entirely on the sea (Unbroken, The Cat's Table, and Jamrach's Menagerie).
Another beach book during our Bahamas trip. Light hearted and an easy read.
A little dark, but enjoyed the premise of the book.
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