words with friends

between traveling and the hubs being out of town I have spent a bit of time the past month reading. I am to the point in my literary career that if I don't like a book I give it up. and that philosophy seems to serve me well. it is hard to recommend books - such a personal preference. but these titles are worth remembering. (partial list of all-time favorites. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Canary Row. The Night Circus.)

the fault in our stars. John Green
I read this in a day (plus well into the wee hours of the morning). with a few breaks to regain my composure and get a new box of kleenx. I clung to it as I returned it to the library. not wanting to say goodbye.

the 100 year old man who climbed out the window and disappeared. Jonas Jonasson
simply delightful. a bit of historic fiction with a wonderful twist.

eleanor & park. Rainbow Rowell
boy meets girl. he said she said format. utterly sweet. please write a sequel. the aforementioned John Green wrote 'reminded me not just what it’s like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it’s like to be young and in love with a book.'


'the test of a good novel is dreading to begin the last chapter.'