"What is reading but silent conversation?" -- Walter Savage Landor
Alas, my Readers' Advisory course is wrapping up, but before I go, I felt compelled to say that it's been a most enjoyable literary ride for a bibliophile such as myself. Aside from being the perfect "excuse" to read, I've garned a fancy for audiobooks (great background "noise" no matter the endeavor. In fact, I'm listening to one as we speak). That said, nothing beats the proximity of a concrete tangible, and I'm foaming at the bit for the delectible treat that awaits me on the table (finals can't be done soon enough for oh-so-many reasons). Fittingly enough, it's none other than my beloved Augusten Burroughs A Wolf at the Table.
Word to the wise: If you want first dibs on hot stuff, get a job at your local library!
Other recent reads / listens:
Jodi Picoult's Change of Heart & My Sister's Keeper. Yes, I've finally caved & embarked on Picoult. High-Five for me. Actually, it's not bad, and I can see why readers love it--she's a master of the hook, & her multicast audio's are pretty cool. However, I think I'm done for the moment, as I've begun to notice a thematic recycling of materials...
Christopher Moore's You Suck: A Love Story. God, how I LOVE the title. So many interpretations in that little statement alone.
Umberto Eco's Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana (most intriguing).
Sue Limb's Girl, 15, Charming, but Insane series (YA books that are hilariously fun for all--and a beautiful reminder that growing older isn't necessarily so bad!)
Joshilyn Jackson's The Girl Who Stopped Swimming (an atmospheric, ghostly Southern gothic romp that became incredibly addictive...)
Which led me, at long last, too...
John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (beloved by both my brothers, one who reads and one who doesn't, so, of course, I had to check it out!).
I could go on and on, but it is finals after all, so this wraps up my reflections on reads--for now...
