Has anyone read any good books ?

[LikeASista]

Originally Posted by Jen

My sister once read the Easter section to me, when he was trying to explain Easter in another language. To this day we toss out gems like "He nice, the Jesus" just randomly and it still makes us laugh.

Girl, when I tell you that book is hysterical ... I can read any part of that book right now, and it will be OVER FOR ME!! I think I made the mistake of opening the book in the chapter that read, "Twelve days in the Life of an Artist" or something like that ... and OMG!!! Tooooooo funny!!

[tld221]

Originally Posted by Bamboozled

This has been a busy summer for me, but I did manage to read four books and I enjoyed them all. Two of them were part of Oprah's now defunct bookclub. My favorite bookstore offers an additional 20% off of books she selects, so I end up reading quite a few of them.

1. White Oleander by Janet Fitch - Good book until the end. It starts to drag about 3/4 through, but it redeems itself with a mediocre ending.

2. She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb - Aboslutely loved this book. I don't think there's anybody out there that can't relate to the main character, Dolores. I'd recommend it.

3. Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood (author's name escapes me right now) - Decent book, but not something to run out and buy. It held my attention, but it did leave something to be desired. I heard the book was better than the movie, if that tells you anything. However, it does give you a warm and tingly feeling at times.

4. I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb - Another good book. Lots of good commentary on relationships between siblings, parents and God. It's pretty long, but worth the read.



I was comtemplating buying this book, but was hesitant. Please let us know how it is.

I know this is an old post, but Wally Lamb is that deal. I just re-read I Know This Much is True. 900+ pages but work it.

Originally Posted by medusa77

My daughter brought home "The Skin I'm In" a book by Sharon G. Flake. It's a beautiful book about identity, friendships, relationships, and belonging. I remember what it's like to be a twelve-year-old girl. I wish one of my seventh grade teachers would've had me read this book, then.

Originally Posted by LikeASista

Anyone else interested in funny essay writings? There is a book entitled Me Talk Pretty One Day, and if you ever want to laugh your a$$ off, you need to read this book ... or anything else written by David Sedaris.

I have never laughed so hard at a book before in my life. I picked it up in a local bookstore one year only because the cover was of a green chalkboard with the title written in ... well, ... chalk. Being an educator, that would certainly capture my attention. I opened it to any page in the book and began reading, ... I was laughing from reading only one paragraph. I decided to read the entire book, and I think I finished it within only two or three days. It is literally hysterical. Even the cafe workers walked over to me and demanded to know what was I laughing so hard about. Check it out if you need a good laugh.

Both David and Amy Sedaris are hilarious. Amy's a little more crass, but definitely entertaining.

I'm just finished reading Room by Emma Donaghue for my book club. Great read. Any suggestions for our next read?