For January, we read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. What a great book. I had heard so much good about it that I was afraid I wouldn't love it, but I did. I came to care about the characters and want the very best for all of them. I was heartbroken with them, joyous with them and truly loved the book. One of the best I've read in a long time. I love it when something actually lives up to the hype!
It reminded me a little of Ella Minnow Pea and I thought for awhile it was simply due to them both being written in letter form, but I decided it's more than that. There is a sense of wonder and snark and a healthy dose of tongue in cheek in them both. Very similar in style and tone and the same amount of love for them both.
Book club was, as always, uplifting and good for the soul. I am coming to depend, more and more, on this night away in order to recharge and refocus and have fun.
Book for this month: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Music for the book:
(paul weller, english rose...man he's hot)
5 clever comments:
I read that book last year and loved it also. I've never read Ella Minnow Pea and have actually avoided it for the same reason you mentioned. It seemed trendy and over-hyped and I didn't think it would live up to the gushing, but with your recommendation, it's going on my list. Have a good Friday and a great weekend!!
I loved this book, too. And I've read Hunger Games and the second part in the trilogy, Catching Fire. I'm interested to see how you like it.
Oh, Aunt Kay, I LOVED Ella Minnow Pea. Sharon thought it a little cutesy after awhile, but I just loved it.
I'm still quite sad/put out that I had to miss book club!! Of all the weeks to need a night with the girls, this was definitely it. Oh well. glad it was fun!
How is everything? Ok?
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