Christine's comments (member since Jun 06, 2008)

Christine's comments from the Books on the Nightstand group.

Wow, now I'm a little apprehensive about reading more on the list since I've read the top two, but if they are any indication as to the quality of the other 8 on the list I'll have to check them out.

I have to say I am no longer intimidated by graphic novels. It still makes me giggle a little, though, when I see unclothed people and nothing is left to the imagination (I know immature, but I can't help it).

Ann, thanks for the push, I really am enjoying reading them.

Christine

Hello,

After having my arm twisted to read my first graphic novel, I've just finished my 4th. My 2 favorites of the group are The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Right now I'm reading Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. I love this collection of short stories. I've just finished the third and can't wait to find time to read the rest.

Christine

Hello All,

I've just joined goodreads this week. I'll start by saying that I'm very good friends with Ann in real life. I'm going to embarass her by saying that she is a very intelligent, kind and fun person. She has persuaded me to try many different hobbies over the years, but we've always shared an eerily similar taste in books. I was extremely excited when she started the blog and podcast because Ann is not the type of person who talks books constantly. In fact, most of the time I have to ask what I should read next, go figure.

I'm a wife, mom of two, and an only child living in MA. I work part time, but this will probably change in the fall when my youngest starts school full time. Hopefully, I will get back into teaching in some capacity. If I had to choose I would say my favorite genre is historical fiction, although I'll try anything once. For example, after reading the post about the 100 classics, I bought a copy of Animal Farm. At the same time I'm reading a Lee Child book and The Tenderness of Wolves. I'm really looking forward to spending time here.

Christine