Book Reviews

[Dia Minha]

Originally Posted by Meticulous madness

I think I have heard that, but my library card is actually a Murray card. I'm not certain Murray city participates? Anyway, I'll have to look into it. Where do you go to pick them up when you do this?

Does it say "Salt Lake County Library System" on it? Mine is dark blue with an orange, white and yellow sunburst type symbol on the front. I'm not sure about the Murray Library. Maybe they are different. However, I have picked up my books anywhere from South Salt Lake to South Jordan before so it might be something to look into. It is $40 for 6 months or of course you can pay $80 for the year. Mostly I pick them up at the West Valley Library. My daughters dance is just within walking distance from there and it gives me something to do with the rest of the kids while she is in class.

Dia

[natickgirl]

OK, here are a few more if my favorites:

Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman--fiction, about a Jewish community & it's struggles as their rabbi ages & looks for a replacement. It's more of a relationship book (not romance) than an action book. Made me really think about the role of religion, religious leaders, women, and personal agency in our lives.

This Star Shall Abide--author??? is a science fiction book. Really makes you think about truth & whether an entire society should know the truth if it will only make them more discontent. It is part of a trilogy called Children of the Star. Very fascinating. This one may be difficult to find, but it is excellent if you like science fiction/fantasy.

Tuesdays with Morrie author??? (non-fiction) is a wonderful but heartbreaking book about life, death, friendship, and dignity.

Return from Tomorrow by George G. Ritchie (non-fiction) is about a man's experience as he "dies" in the hospital & is revived 13+ minutes later. Some would call it a "near death experience" (NDE). It was amazing to me to see how his experience completely goes along with what I believe "life" will be like after we die. I know someone who experienced a NDE & her experience was very similar to this guy's experience.

Poisonwood Bible by "Barbara Kingsolver--fiction, about a preacher & his family who move to Africa to try & convert the natives to Christianity. The author is brilliant in the way she uses 4 different writing styles/voices to tell the story from different character's points of view. It also makes you think about truth, hypocrasy, and whether one way of life is better than another.

And, finally, My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. Asher's inner drive to create art & his ability to feel & observe things so deeply are at odds with his orthodox Jewish upbringing. This book explores individuality vs. conformity, family relationships, religion, etc. I love nearly all the book Potok has written, but this one & it's sequel The Gift of Asher Lev are my favorites, followed by The Chosen.

Anyone else have some good suggestions???

[natickgirl]

Sorry, one more thing....

I 2nd the opintion that it is worth the money to buy a membership to SLC/county library systems if your city isn't included. We lived in Bountiful, but went to the SLC library if we ever really needed good books or movies. Their selection, especially in the audio/visual section, is HUGE! You can request the materials to be sent to any location throughout the SLC network. (We'd just drive downtown since it was closest to Bountiful.)

[sunrisegirl]

I love to read! I love intense books or just well written. I've read just about every Grisham, I'm about done with the Twilight series which I absolutely love. The Secret Lives of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd is one of my favorites. It's really well written and interesting. The Life of Pi is also really good. I can't remember who wrote it though. The first part of it is kind of wierd and I wasn't sure I was going to finish it but once you get to about page 100 it's hard to put down!

[natickgirl]

The Secret Lives of Bees is a great book! But, people should be warned that there is some strong language in it here & there.

[Big_Sissy]

Originally Posted by Meticulous madness

I'm more of a Book on c.d. person, too, because I spend so much time in my car these days.

BS, do you have a bunch of BonCD's or MP3's (for the Dyre books you were talking about)? I feel a little sheepish asking this, because I typically am not a "borrower," but funds are tight (and I commute way too much)...

If you do have a bunch, would you mind me borrowing one or two? I promise I would take good care of them AND return them promptly!

(and I'm sure I could offer a plate of brownies, cookies or something fun in return)

I have them burned in MP3 format for you (2CD's).

I'll try and bring them by sometime when passing by.

[Meticulous madness]

Originally Posted by Big_Sissy

I have them burned in MP3 format for you (2CD's).

I'll try and bring them by sometime when passing by.

BS - you are truly DA BOMB!!! Thank you ever so much. Please let me know when you're ready to buy, or order your next one, and it will be "my treat."

[Big_Sissy]

ha ha, there is no need for that. It was no problem at all.