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Has Anyone Read Anything Good Lately?
I just finished Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. It's the sequal to Shanghai Girls, and was excellent. So now, I'm looking for recommendations for what to download next.
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I read that a few months ago for book club as well. My expectations were low but I thought it was quite good and interesting.
I just finished Sarah's Key and I really liked it. Room by Emma Donoghue was also good.
Cecilia arrived 12 October 2012
I'm finishing up Then came you by Jennifer Weiner. It's one of the few authors I've followed over time.
I read this recently. It was great.
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Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
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I want to read Henrietta Lacks - I've heard good things about it.
I'm reading A Stolen Life, the autobiography of Jaycee Dugard (who you will remember was kidnapped at age 11 and held captive for 18 years). It's very interesting, but not that well written. Granted, that really isn't a fair criticism given she has a fifth-grade education. I honestly bought it to show what little support I could for her - she and her daughters have been through hell and seem to be on the way to recovery and a good life from now on. I don't know I would have been that strong through an ordeal like that.
I started reading Next last week, but I just can't get into it. Does it pick up after a bit?
Cecilia arrived 12 October 2012
It did for me; I remember feeling a bit discouraged at first, but I began to enjoy it as the setting started to crystallize for me. It really helped that I'm from Ann Arbor--it was like a trip down SE Michigan memory lane at times. I also had a lot of fun with the language and the symmetry Hynes manages to create (it's divided into three parts).
The last third of the book is what really whacks you over the head. I should warn you that while critics loved it and thought it was a bold book, readers were a lot more meh, and I suspect it's because the last third is too visceral for a lot of people. It is very hard to read, but it is brilliantly done. I've always been a big fan of Hynes' dark comedy set in academia, but this one elevates his writing to another level.
I have been wanting to read this book. It is out of stock at all the bookstores around. I am going to have to order it ofline I am afraid. I agree with everything you said. I can't imagine being that strong and raising two kids under the conditions she did.
I loved The Help. I can't wait for the movie to come out.
Also, thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I love that this group of ladies is into reading as much as I am.