In honor of the political season, I’m not reading political books. But I am reading a few others.
The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria was one of those books I was going to avoid until someone told me “Read this, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.” And I like it. A very positive outlook on the rise of the rest of the world (not our decline mind you) and how it will impact our planet. Very interesting. I like this stuff.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman was really freaky delicious. I don’t think I can watch the movie though, because just his description of the “other mother’s black sparkling button eyes” freaked me out. Incredible story, I love the heroine’s spunk. I love the picture of a modern English family (parents both work from home). Great read. This one should be vetted by parents of kids younger than 8.
Patron Saint of Butterflies by Cecelia Galante is an incredible book. I got this pressed into my hand by a writing buddy and I was instantly swept away into Honey and Agnes’s world. I’ve been there before in some ways and never in other ways. Still, it was a powerful book and interesting because I’m meeting more and more children who had parents who were involved in cults and other similar religious orders who had hellish experiences. This book makes you realize how lucky you are to have had a normal, wonderful childhood.
ProBlogger by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett is one I read almost every day. Seriously, between the copyblogger.com web site and this book, I get new insights into doing a better job for my blogging clients (the number of which grew this week!). I started blogging without really knowing exactly how to do it. Got hired to blog and copied another popular blog at first and now, thanks to Darren, I think my blogging style has morphed into my own style. Fun! Highly recommend.
And last but not least (oh no) is The History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer. This is a massive read. I’m determined to finish it before 2008 is up. I tend to read history in large swathes and then ponder. I then must reread what I already read to make sure I got it right in my head. Great book, worth the time. Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Have a great weekend everybody! Over and out.
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Thanks, Trish. I’m adding Patron Saints and Problogger to my Facebook Virtual Bookshelf.
Hi, Kristen, you’ll really enjoy both of those books.
Trish, what a varied and interesting list of books. I’ve been waiting to hear what someone thought of The Post American World. What’s interesting to me is how differently we are perceived overseas versus our perception of ourselves….although I suppose that is just as true on an individual level.
I’m also going to check out Butterflies and Problogger.
Hi, Suzanne, it is quite diverse for this week. I tend to graze quite a lot.
I had a very interesting conversation this morning with my UK colleagues about Palin. Oh boy. Not everyone thinks she’s the next Margie Thatcher.
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