This Just In! Labor Day, by Joyce Maynard
Kathy from BermudaOnion has to take full responsibility for me venturing downstairs to buy this book. I had sworn off the book store, really! Kathy is going to be a guest on That’s How I Blog! on November 3, and we were trying to figure out a book for the both of us to discuss on a segment at the end of the show called the 20 Minute Book Club. Kathy thought that Labor Day, by Joyce Maynard would be a great book to discuss, and asked me whether or not I had read it- which I hadn’t- but it wasn’t that long so I knew that I would be able to read it in time to talk with her about it. The fact that I was running late and on my way somewhere else that day saved me because I literally ran into the store, bought the book and ran out with not time to browse and buy 4 other books to go along with it.
Maynard’s novel tells the story of what happens one fateful Labor Day weekend when Henry, a lonely thirteen-year old ventures out with his chronically depressed mom, Adele, to do some back to school shopping. Henry meets Frank a mysterious stranger who is strangely bleeding from the head, and who asks for Henry’s help.
Henry offers his and Adele’s help to Frank leading to an unimagined chain of events for his mother and himself.
Has anyone else read this? I can’t wait to discuss it with Kathy!
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@NicoleBo I want to do a post on That’s How I Blog – do you have a list with the bloggers & their dates/times that I can share?
@bermudaonion @NicoleBo Me too!
I read it!!!! I really liked it too! I think it would make for a great discussion book! It’s one of those books that you almost have to read in one sitting!
Julie P.´s last blog ..Book Club Exchange: Cindy Hudson & Huge Giveaway!
I think I pretty much read it in one sitting. I just really wanted to see what was coming next.
I hope to read this book soon. I keep reading/hearing such great things about it.
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It’s great for discussion and food for thought. I recommend giving it a try.
I’m happy to take credit for your buying this book and I can’t wait to talk to you about it!
Kathy´s last blog ..Mailbox Monday
It’s going to be really fun. I’m curious to hear what your take was on the characters.
Haven’t read it but it does sound really interesting.
vivienne´s last blog ..Monday Mailbox
Labor Day is AWESOME. I am a big Maynard fan.
That’s RIGHT! This is how I blog starts tomorrow! I’m soo excited.
Jen – Devourer of Books´s last blog ..Literary Road Trip – M. Glenn Taylor and The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart
I have this in my TBR and I really want to read it — I’ll try to get it done before Kathy’s show.
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I read this one after seeing Kathy’s post but haven’t gotten around to it yet! I’ll be eager to see what you think — I thought it sounded really captivating
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This book is phenomenal!! You two discussing this should be a great 20 minutes!!!
Staci´s last blog ..Mailbox Monday- October 26
you make me laugh!
I haven’t read this one yet.
Amy @ My Friend Amy´s last blog ..Blog Tour: Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman
The premise of this book is just so strange to me but I have read some great reviews.
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I have this one and am looking forward to reading it, too. If Kathy raves about it, it’s sure to be good!
Literate Housewife´s last blog ..#208 ~ Looking After Pigeon
That blurb sounds positively addictive. I must do everything in my power to restrain myself from grabbing a copy of that book. Oh wow. Look what you’ve done, Nicole!! 0_o
By the way, I can’t wait to listen to that discussion.
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I definitely enjoyed it and I am sure I will enjoy your discussion as well. I wonder what you and I will discuss…Hmmm….
Lenore´s last blog ..Library Thing Tuesday (77) + Picture of Emmy
You have to let me know a book Lenore! Remember I have to read 12!
I read about the interview and can’t wait. I loved the book, it’s at my top 5 books of 2009. I also adore Kathy so listening to you two will be fun!
Icedream´s last blog ..Mailbox Monday 10/26/09
Well if you had to go downstairs to buy another book, this sounds like a good one!
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