The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad Rarely, if ever, has a book left me with such profound feelings of sadness. This book made me feel shock. Despair. Hopelessness. To learn that—even when Afghanistan was briefly “freed” from the tyranny of the Taliban—women were still slaves to their husbands, sons, families, culture. Rather than try to convince you how …
Savage Girl by Jean Zimmerman
Looking for a book that’s just a fun read–fast-paced and will keep you guessing till the end? New York City in the 1870’s was never more exciting!
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Wonderful story combining history of WWII with great character development…plus a plot that inter-twines two main characters lives’ in a beautiful way. Loved it.
In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord
I’m recommending this book to everyone…a must read, as it opened my eyes to the Muslim world and the possibilities of God’s light reaching into that darkness. Kate McCord–a pseudonym for her protection–lived in Afghanistan for 5 years. Her incredible love for God and the unsaved demonstrate true courage in action: she lived in constant danger as a single woman, making friends, sharing …
The Curiosity
I just finished this interesting book–one which captured my attention from the first page, and held it until the end. When I don’t get distracted by the author’s “voice,” noticing how he or she is attempting to manipulate me through story and emotional charting, then I have to admire the author’s skill. Stephen Kiernan has written a great story, and …
Thumbs Up and Down on recent reads…
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card – Being made into a movie, so I really wanted to read this novel first. It’s pretty creative in its futuristic world, one where children are monitored to find “the one” who can defeat the aliens who’ve invaded earth in the past. Simulated games reveal physical skill, wisdom, ability to cast vision and lead. Ender …
The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye
Do you love historical fiction like I do? Great novels like The Gods of Gotham weave historical facts into story like an artisan weaves contrasting color into cloth. Ms. Faye unfolds the fascinating beginnings of the NYC police force and the immigration of the Irish (due to the potato famine in Ireland) around the story of Timothy, one of the very first “copper stars” …
Books: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As a voracious reader, I’m always looking for recommendations for good books. So, I thought you also might enjoy that info here on my website. You’ll find favorites I’ve read in the past—which could be a classic I read decades ago or what I enjoyed in the past year—and what I’m reading right now. I’ll be candidly honest about the good, the bad and the ugly. My favorite novel …