Ok, remember last year how I was all "I'm going to post monthly about what I've been reading." No? Well I don't blame you. It only lasted a month. Bravo Michaela! So, instead of monthly posting what I've been reading I've decided to share randomly, when I remember. Really, that pretty much sums up my blogging in general!
Here's a totally random selection of what I've been reading lately (besides all 7 Harry Potter books. Because you have to reread them every couple of years!).
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinberg
I cannot say enough about this book. Aziz Ansari mixes his stand up with the research of Eric Klinberg. It made the sociologist in me giddy. It was a funny read that made me freakishly thankful that I'm married. The book looks at dating in several cultures. Its the combination of sociological research and interviews that Aziz conducted (some during stand up gigs). Read it!
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
I found this book because of a list of books that are being turned into movies. Having read the book, I can't wait for the movie. The guy who played Finnick in The Hunger Games Trilogy plays the male lead. He's perfectly cast! But I digress...the book follows small British town girl Louisa. Louisa takes a job as a carer for a guy in his mid thirties who becomes a quadriplegic after an accident. The banter is fun, and the topics addressed are genuine.
How to Be Single by Liz Tuccillo
This is another book I picked up because of the becoming a movie a list. Having seen the previews, I can't imagine the movie is anything like the book at all. Really, this book reminded me of Modern Romance. The Julie and her band of friends are single, mid thirties women living in New York. They are all pretty miserable with where they are in life. Julie ends up traveling the world trying to figure out if any other culture has a better handle on being single. It was a fun, fluffy read.
Brooklyn by Colm Tolbin
Brooklyn is the third book I read based on the becoming a movie thing. The movie was released around Christmas time and I'm looking forward to seeing it. Ellis is a young woman living in a small Irish village during the 1950s. Se is smart and good with numbers but unable to find work. A rare opportunity takes her to Brooklyn to work and study. The book follows Ellis' exploration of a new culture, development as an independent woman, and struggle to maintain her own identity. It is a beautiful, quick read.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
I read Eleanor and Park because everyone said it was the best thing ever. It had its moments. But I wasn't the biggest fan. I figured I was missing something so I decided to give another Rainbow Rowell novel a shot. Again, I had heard good things about Attachments. Instead, it just creeped me out as stocker-ish.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
This was another book that I read on recommendations from everyone. Having worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, I saw several of my clients in the main character. Basically, the story follows a professor's attempts to utilize data to find a wife. It handles the daily changes of some of the restrictive behaviors of ASD in a realistic way. It was an engaging, funny read.
All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenting by Jennifer Senior
Senior looks at how American parenting has changed over the last fifty years as well as the wide ranging ramifications these changes have on our lives. This novel called to me because of my love of sociological research. I found the writing redundant and the book far longer than it needed to be. It also kind of made me depressed that I have kids (which is not a normal feeling for me at all). I wouldn't really recommend this book.
Because We Are: A Novel of Haiti by Ted Oswald
I need to start out by saying I might not be the most partial of readers. I went to college with Ted. He is a brilliant. compassionate man who I was so excited to see him write this novel. Ted, a lawyer by education, has been living in Haiti working with the Mennonite Central Committee. He and his wife are involved in important advocacy work. Inspired by the beauty and the tragedy of his time in Haiti, Ted wrote with Haiti's largest slum as his backdrop. I'm not normally a murder mystery kind of girl. I wouldn't have picked this book up if it wasn't for my connection to the author. But, it was an intriguing, lyrical read. If you are a mystery reader defiantly give it a go!
I've got a solo flight coming up (!!!!!!!!). what should I be reading?
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