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I'm reading The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson.
It's a very unusual story and had me from the first page. It slowly unfolds like a...well...like a good book. I'm totally surprised that I like it so much. It's one of those that calls to me on and off during the day when I should be doing something else but want to continue reading it.
I liked this one. I haven't read the 2nd book yet.
I decided to devote September to reading non fiction. I have the Dick Cheney book on hold at the library but I am currently reading Ann Coulter's DEMONICS. I could never understand how so many "educated" people could support the Liberal agenda. Coulter's explanation for that particular form of mental illness makes sense.
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I'm Reading; "READING LOLITA in TEHRAN" A teacher has 7 of her most committed female students meet every Thursday for 2 years in the Islamic Republic of Iran in her own living room of her home, each Thursday morning they read forbidden Western classics, after reading a portion of each book, they discuss what they have read.
I'm Reading; "READING LOLITA in TEHRAN" A teacher has 7 of her most committed female students meet every Thursday for 2 years in the Islamic Republic of Iran in her own living room of her home, each Thursday morning they read forbidden Western classics, after reading a portion of each book, they discuss what they have read.
I'm reading "The Right Attitude to Rain" -- Alexander McCall Smith. The protagonist is moral philosopher and Scot, Isabel Dalhousie. The New York Times review states "the literary equivalent of herbal tea and a cozy fire..." and I agree. McCall Smith's other series about Precious Ramotswe of Botswana and her #1 Ladies' Detective Agency is another of my favorites.
And tomorrow, I start "Still Alice" which is on hold for me at the library.
Wow, does your hubby have 48 hours per day? Even if I had more time to read I couldn't make it through 3 books. And that would already mean reading non stop. Guess I'm a little slower but that also depends on the books! Wish I could read more though!
LOL! It does sound like he has more than the usual 24 hrs., doesn't it? He retired two years ago and reading is his only hobby other than chasing me around the house.
He reads probably 6-8 hrs. a day. I'm happy to have 15 mins. to grab for a little reading. "OH, OKAY, HONEY-PIE. I WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOUR COFFEE AND CHIPS!"
See what I mean? DO NOT let your husband retire early. You will never read anything longer than the back of a beer can again!
I'm Reading; "READING LOLITA in TEHRAN" A teacher has 7 of her most committed female students meet every Thursday for 2 years in the Islamic Republic of Iran in her own living room of her home, each Thursday morning they read forbidden Western classics, after reading a portion of each book, they discuss what they have read.
I loved "Reading Lolita in Tehran"! I never connected the fact that a woman's courage and spunk when it came to determining her own destiny was so universal. This account of these young women taking their lives in the direction THEY want it to go was so inspiring. I loved them for it and I am sure that there are many thousands of oppressed women who are following quietly in their steps.
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The Right Attitude to Rain
A retired husband has as many hrs as he wants!
He retired two years ago and reading is his only hobby other than chasing me around the house.
"OH, OKAY, HONEY-PIE. I WILL BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOUR COFFEE AND CHIPS!" 
What a wonderful inspiration to all women!
