Comments on: Watcha Reading?

By: mother in israel

mother in israel — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:44:50 +0000

I just read Karen Armstrong’s memoir of life in a convent. I read a book about the influenza pandemic and a novel based on the book–The Last Town on Earth. I think the non-fiction book was called The Great Influenza, but I may be making that up.

By: Leora

Leora — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:22:19 +0000

Thanks to everyone who wrote what they are reading. Interesting, no one seems to be reading anything similar to anyone else.

I will probably take Allegra Goodman’s most recent book out of the library soon. I’m glad you like her books, Ilana-Davita.

By: Larry Lennhoff

Larry Lennhoff — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:08:06 +0000

I've just read a bunch of Terry Pratchett juveniles: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, The Wee Free Men , and A Hat Full of Sky. Interesting explorations of morality, personal growth, and the tension between individuals and their communities. Highly recommended.

By: Lorri

Lorri — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:03:00 +0000

I’m in the middle of reading The Sixth Lamentation, by William Brodrick.

By: Mrs. S.

Mrs. S. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:01:43 +0000

The younger kids prefer Hebrew, but I think that’s because it’s much easier to learn to read in Hebrew. It’s all phonetic and straightforward.

But the older kids read whichever language is on hand. Also, they try to read books in the original language rather than in translation. For instance, one of my older sons just finished both “The Chosen” and “The Promise”, and the other one is working his way through “The Lord of the Rings”.

By: Leora

Leora — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:32:01 +0000

Mrs. S, do your children read in both English and Hebrew? Or are they more comfortable with one language over the other?

By: Mrs. S.

Mrs. S. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:29:39 +0000

One of my oldest daughter’s favorite books is “Once Upon a Marigold” by Jean Ferris. It’s geared for the young adult set, but I really enjoyed it as well.

By: Ilana-Davita

Ilana-Davita — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:59:40 +0000

Since you got me hooked on Allegra Goodman, I have just ordered another of her novels.
As to what I’d like to read I have (long) lists on both Amazon US and Amazon France!

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:49:54 +0000

I’m reading Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister now for my book club. Definitely not for children, and the jury’s still out on whether I’d recommend it for adults. I didn’t really care for the first half of the book but the end is starting to suck me in a bit. I’ve got about 80 pages left, so we’ll see…