Aug 27 2011
I can’t make up my mind whether I like this book or not. While I was reading it I alternated between wondering why I’m still reading and it and going ” oh! wow! intriguing!” I guess what counts that, as a person who will stop reading a book I don’t like, is that I COULD [...]
Aug 20 2011
I had heard that this book was engaging , thought provoking and even amusing. Therefore I delayed reading it till the trip to Alaksa. Four people (two young adults /teenagers ) on the road together for three weeks – nothing like adding some unusual topics to discuss along the way! The chapter “Do parents really [...]
Aug 13 2011
I haven’t updated this category since we left for Alaska but I have been reading! This was the first book that I read on the trip. I had seen the movie years ago and didn’t remember too much about it except that I really enjoyed it. Perfect choice for many hours of traveling – light, [...]
Jul 09 2011
Not long ago I asked for recommendations for a useful book that my aunt in the U.S could send me for my birthday. By the way, the recommendations are here if you want to see them or add one of your own! I’m glad I chose this book! I got a warm recommendation for this [...]
Jul 02 2011
Besides all the various material I’m reading, you can now find me “armed” with an MP3 player (never had one before), moving around the house and listening to Mark Twain! Did you know it can be legally downloaded for free from Libravox? Although I was more interested in Mark Twan’s book “The Innocents Abroad” as [...]
Jun 25 2011
I’m very conflicted about this book. Lionel Shriver’s writing is brilliant. She (Yes, Lionel is a woman’s name! I was surprised!) draws the reader in and captivates with truly impressive prose. Obviously she’s trying to shock and provoke the reader. Somewhat like a well written version of a Michael Moore film. There are certainly points [...]
Jun 18 2011
The recommendations to read this book were very strong and kind of “creepy”: * A “must” read – it will rock your world. * Steel yourself but hang in there until the powerful conclusion. * Don’t plan to be doing much else while you read it as you won’t be able to stop To top [...]
Jun 11 2011
I’m reading this as a sequel to “Stones from the River” by the same author. This tells about the post WW2 years in the same small village in Germany. Turns out, though, that it isn’t a sequel. It was written before the other book and served as the inspiration for it. I think the other [...]
Jun 10 2011
*Photos by Gil Epshtein My aunt in the U.S.A. has said she wants to send me a book. I went looking for recommendations. Since I couldn’t find such a list I’m starting one myself. I hope placing the recommendations in one place will be helpful to others and will allow me to have a list [...]
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