On My Shelves
The Uncoupling: A Novel, by Meg Wolitzer – I read this for an upcoming episode of What’s Old Is New where Jen and I chatted with Meg Wolitzer. An interesting look at the effect on relationships and a community when the wives decide not to have sex anymore.
Reading Lips: A Memoir of Kisses, by Claudia Sternbach
The Secret Daughter: A Novel, by Shilpa Somaya Gowda – I have been looking forward to reading this since it was out n hardcover. Everyone says such great things about it.
The Silver Boat: A Novel, by Luanne Rice – This is the first time that am reading anything by Luanne Rice. Later this week I will have an interview wit her about her reading (and writing!).
A Song For My Mother, by Kat Martin
Wishlist
The Sandalwood Tree: A Novel, by Elle Newmark
The Year We Were Famous: A Novel, by Carol Estby Dagg
There Is No Year: A Novel, by Blake Butler
Rotters, by Daniel Kraus
The Daughter’s Walk: A Novel, by Jane Kirkpatrick
Please Look After Mom: A Novel, by Kyung-Sook Shin
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marable
Elizabeth I: A Novel, by Margaret George
The Fifth Witness, by Michael Connelly
Other reviews and posts:
Just yesterday I finished Secret Daughter; it is one of my favorites so far this year! The writing and story are both wonderful
Helen´s last [type] ..Sunday Salon- Why is the bad weather following me
Great Helen! I have heard great things about if from others as well.
I need to look at Please Look out for Mom, the book jacket is intriguing.
I really want to read The Un-Coupling…. can’t wait. It’s been on my list for months.
Have a great week!
mari (Bookworm with a View)´s last [type] ..Its Monday!
I was really excited to see PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR MOM. It was recent find, and it looks so good!
I am excited about Reading Lips and just got that one in the mail. You focused on a lot of great books this time around, and I hope that you get the chance to enjoy some of them!
zibilee´s last [type] ..The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog- and of His Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew OHagan — 288 pgs
With as many as I have to read I think these list will serve more as a reminder for some future time when I, theoretically, have more time.
I really liked THE SECRET DAUGHTER. I love Margaret George, even though her books are really long. I’ll definitely have to pick this one up at some point.
Jen – Devourer of Books´s last [type] ..Heads You Lose by Lisa Lutz and David Hayward – Book Review
I was getting her confused with Elizabeth George, who writes really long as well.
There are so many great new books out there right now.
There are! These lists will be a great reference too for me to remember some of them. I make a long list and cull it down to the best of what I would read.
Just saw a decent review of Uncoupling in EW this weekend. I’m intrigued…I really think she may be onto something.
Sandy´s last [type] ..Monday Movie Meme – Ladies in Orange Jumpsuits
My favorite of her books is still THE WIFE, but I enjoyed this one. Jen, I think, liked it even more than I did.
So many to look forward to and add to my list! Thanks for sharing.
This is the third time I’m seeing Please Look After Mom. It sounds fabulous! I have to check it out.
Aths´s last [type] ..March Madness
Wives deciding to not have sex? Intriguing. Looks like an interesting list of books. So many books, so little time.
Trisha´s last [type] ..Reading John Adams
Some of these are on my shelf as well. I’m looking forward to comparing notes with you!
Amused´s last [type] ..March Review Book Giveaway Winners!
I so have The Year We Were Famous on my wish list. Your shelves and wish list have a lot of titles I want.
Martha@Hey, I want to read that´s last [type] ..Mailbox Monday-The Day Late Editon
Thanks for the recommendations. I’m another one who enjoyed The Secret Daughter! Here’s my review: http://mariesbookgarden.blogspot.com/2010/10/secret-daughter-great-story-about.html