For one of my book clubs, I recently read (most of) When Everything Changed by Gail Collins. Fascinating history. It reinforces why my mother went to seminary in her 60s and why my mother-in-law asks me when I'm going to get my master's degree. I finished up a dishcloth during discussion.
For the other book club, I read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I liked it because it included lots of domestic details; in fact, I wanted to bring you a quote, but in the heat of reading (it lured me into staying up til 1am one night finishing it!) I didn't write it down and then I forgot and returned the book to the library. The book is about "the help" (black maids) in the 1960s in Mississsippi. Fortunately for my budget, I was able to check both books out of my library.
What are you reading? Liking?
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I read The Help this winter and just loved it. I'm glad I bought it so I can hang out with those women again some day.
Right now: The Lacuna.
Very, very soon: The Help. (!!!)
the help was so good! i hope you can come on tuesday to discuss!
Rachel - sighhhhhh. I have to tutor.
I read and enjoyed The Help late last year. Stockett nails so many aspects of deep south culture, and her character development is spot-on.
I'm slowly working my way through Jane Brockett's "The Gentle Art of Domesticity" and am loving it... a beautiful book, beautifully written. I'm also reading "What's So Amazing About Grace" by Phillip Yancey.
JJ, do you like it??
Christian, I can't believe you have time to read! I loved Jane Brockett's book so much. I would love to read her Ginger Beer one too.
Oh how fun! You know. . .I sometimes think that a good reading club sounds just as fun a some master's level classes I've taken. Depends entirely on the situation.
I would so love to be in a book club if/when we settle down in one place long enough. It would be good for my French and a great way to get to know people. . .
my family always discusses a book at our weekend family gathering. This year the book is "Shopclass as Soulcraft" It's a bit heavy on the philosophy, but the premise is interesting. It doesn't help that I'm reading it before bed when my brain isn't at it's prime for big words!
I just finished Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert. The history of marriage is fascinating to me.
(blush) The New Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook (1961 version). Does that count?
SIF, I absolutely agree.
Crys, I just reserved that book from the library- sounds very interesting.
Meghan, after I checked that title, I recalled that I have not read Eat Pray Love. So I reserved that at my library too.
Reb, of course!
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