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The Help by Kathryn Stockett - Yes, it's as good as everyone says it is. Get yourself on the reserves list at the library and read it. You'll like it.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - Wow, I've had a copy of this on my shelf forever, but every time I read the cover, I thought, "Time travel? That's going to be confusing. I can't cope with that right now." I finally decided to just dive in. While I enjoyed it, I can't say I really followed all its intricacies. Check out the eerie drawings by Niffenegger at her website. Spoooooky.
Evan's Gate by Rhys Bowen - I went back to basics after all that confusing time travel stuff.
Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson - I thought this story was friggin' adorable. Miss Buncle writes a book (anonymously) about all the people in her village. A very honest book. I loved it. Unfortunately, I didn't have this vintage edition, nor did I have one of those beautiful Persephone Books editions. No, mine was goofy-looking, large-print edition from the 1980s. I felt a little strange carrying it around, but it was worth it.
Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life by Jenna Woginrich - I thought this was going to be more artsy craftsy, but instead it was about beekeeping, chickens, etc. I liked how she encourages people to take even small steps towards self-sufficiency.
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen - Okay, I found a Bowen series I don't like. At all. Boo!
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding by Julia Strachey - I've had good luck with the Persephone Classics so far, but I'm afraid this one went over my head. I'm sure if I knew more about the time period it would be wonderfully wry, but, well, I don't.
Mrs. Tim Gets a Job by D. E. Stevenson - Not as good as Miss Buncle. I want to read more about Miss Buncle. Mrs. Tim, I'm not so sure.
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella - Not bad. A notch above your average chick lit. Reminded me of a Cecelia Ahern book.
LOVED The Help. Great book.
ReplyDeleteSnagged a few of your recommendations for my waiting list. :)
I just downloaded The Help from audible. I'll listen to it after I finish vol 2 of Winston Churchill's bio!
ReplyDeleteI first listened to The Time Traveler's Wife on audio, then I got the book and read it. I would recommend it - but, like you, I found some parts puzzling. On the one hand, it broke my heart; but, on the other, I found it amazingly triumphant, and the ending left me happy.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the others yet. Will look out for The Help and the D.E. Stevenson you liked.
I'm glad you're feeling better.
Linda
I appreciate your book reviews. As an avid reader, I'm always looking for something new to me!
ReplyDeleteCan someone post a little something about The Help? Please?
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Haven't read any of the books on the list, but just finished a good one. Not the normal for James Patterson and this one was a true story. Against Medical Advice. It's about a boy growing up with Tourette's (sp?) syndrome. Sad, happy, funny, etc.
Mags