Little Earthquakes

Weiner's 3rd book - I also loved Good in Bed and In Her Shoes - that weaves together the lives of 4 very different women who are all dealing with aspects of new motherhood.  An easy read that is pure pleasure - characters are developed and interesting.  Good read.

Blindness by Jose Saramago

Nobel prize-winning author, Saramago tells a story in this book unlike any I have ever read - or ever imagined.  This book will demonstrate for you just how close "civilized" people are from being hungry, desperate, victims and perpetrators.  Unknown people in an unknown land live out a drama that could happen to anyone, any place, at any time.  Yeah.  I know why he won the Nobel prize for literature. 

A Place Called Wiregrass - Michael Morris

Strong characters, unpredictable plot, social issues that touch many of our lives - this book takes you on a journey into everyday lives, struggles, and demons.  It also takes you to places you did not expect to go where forgiveness, compassion, and empathy reign. 

Just finished Michael Morris's latest book:  Slow Way Home.  The author scores again with fantastic character development and touching story.  This book will be of particular interest to those who work with children or families in crisis.

The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini

This book is more than a trip to Afghanistan - it is a trip into guilt, loyalty, friendship, and love.  The story is great, but it is in the telling of this story where the real genius of this author is revealed.  If this is not one of the best books you have ever read, please email me and let me know! 

The Life of Pi - Yann Martel

Yann Martel's amazing storytelling will keep you enthralled and surprised every step of the way.  You have to love a story that is spun with such fine thread.  Martel lulls you, then makes you question what you thought you knew.  I will be surprised if you can read this one just ONCE! 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon

Part funny, part amazing, and completely touching, this cleverly-woven story will constantly amaze you and keep you a little off kilter. One thing is for sure:  you will never forget Christopher. 

The Center of Everything - Laura Moriarty

Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood weave in and out in the female protagonist Evelyn Bucknow.  She sees everything as black and white, right and wrong.  Then she learns that the "gray" areas can hold the greatest gifts of all.

Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses - Bruce Feiler

As many of you know, I don't read a large number of non-fiction books. They have to come highly recommended and still they rarely hold my attention.  This book is an exception - a spiritually-driven adventure that I found very compelling.  I found the Internet to be a perfect resource for locating the ancient places referenced in the book.  Feiler will paint beautiful pictures in your mind that will make you thirst to know more about the region, the time, and the people who walked there.