What Are You Reading? October 2012

[Kelli]

Welcome! This ongoing discussion is your place to share what you are reading and what you think about it!

[Megan]

I am currently reading Winter of the World by Ken Follett. The book is the second in his Century trilogy. It is a daunting book well over 900 pages, but very entertaining. I am currently half way through and can't wait to read the rest.

[Melanie]

I'm currently reading My Prison, My Home: One Woman's Story of Captivity in Iran by Haleh Esfandiari. It is about an Iranian born American woman's captivity in Iran. It is well written but I think it is going to be disturbing very soon.

[Deb]

wow, sounds fascinating...

Melanie wrote: "I'm currently reading My Prison, My Home: One Woman's Story of Captivity in Iran by Haleh Esfandiari. It is about an Iranian born American woman's captivity in Iran. It is well written but I thin..."

[Melanie]

Deb, you can get the book in the Topeka room. Discussion is not this Wednesday but next.

[Kelli]

I've started The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie King. I had been wanting to start this series for a couple years now and finally got around to it. I'm really enjoying the blossoming relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell.

[Abigail]

I just recently finished reading the book "Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, One Helping Hand at a Time." It was a very well-written book, but it had some parts that were difficult to read because of the topics discussed. The author, Carissa Phelps, goes through some of the most heart-wrenching experiences in her auto-biography, but has gone on to accomplish great things in her life.

I just started the book "True Valor" by Dee Henderson. Very good as well.

[Deb]

Abigail wrote: "I just recently finished reading the book "Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, One Helping Hand at a Time." It was a very well-written book, but it had some parts that were difficult to rea..."

You'll have to share what you thought of Henderson's book when you are done with it, I know lots of people are excited to finally get a new book by her so hopefully it was worth the wait!

[Christy]

I just finished Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz and discussed it today with my book group at work. (We used the library's book group in a bag program - love that!) Horwitz is a journalist who traveled through the South exploring our ongoing fascination with all things Civil War. The funniest parts of the book are descriptions of hard-core reenactors sleeping out in the field. Most disturbing are stories of racism and prejudice among those still waving the rebel flag. Lots of great history and myth-busting.

[Deb]

Christy wrote: "I just finished Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz and discussed it today with my book group at work. (We used the library's book group in a bag pro..."

Our book group had a great time discussing that book too! It is certainly fascinating, I still think about it whenever I hear about Confederate re-enactors.

[Erin]

Once again I am starting "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Why again? I have started this book a couple times only to be interrupted by reading for class instead, and then have to start over by the time I get back to it. I am determined to finish it!

[Shari]

Erin wrote: "Once again I am starting "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Why again? I have started this book a couple times only to be interrupted by reading for class instead, and then have to start over by..."

I hope you get a chance to finish it this time. It is one of my very favorite books with great characters in everyday life situations.

[Melanie]

Christy wrote: "I just finished Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz and discussed it today with my book group at work. (We used the library's book group in a bag pro..."

I really enjoyed this too, and we had a great discussion. I found it intesting that geography is now changing history. I think there is something for everyone in this book.

[Melanie]

I had been in a bit of a reading funk. I just hadn't wanted to pick up a book. Some of my assigned reading has been challenging for me, so I'm guessing that is the reason.

I finally finished My Prison, My Home: One Woman's Story of Captivity in Iran and also Their Eyes Were Watching God. My Prison My Home was well written, but the subject was hard to read. As an American it would be hard to imagine being interrogated over and over because a county you love believes you are helping to overthrow the government- even though they realize you don't know it. Their Eyes Were Watching God had a great story, but the dialect made it a very challenging read.

I just started The Israelis: Ordinary People in an Extraordinary Land. It appears I will not get to know any characters/people because they are showing brief glimpses of their lives.