The Sunday Salon: My Week in Words
January 25, 2009 by Rachel
Filed under This Reading Life
Well, we’ve recovered from another bout of family illness. Seriously, how many times in a season can someone be sick? Apparently three if the illnesses don’t come at once. Anyway, the Am Bib hiatus is over, and I am back to my reading life.
Yesterday our 3-person book club expanded into lots more. I invited an old friend from college, and the other two ladies in the group each invited two people. We’re very excited about the expansion and we’re now on a schedule which should keep us more honest with having regular reading times. We met for breakfast at my favorite spot, and talked about The Host. Most people hadn’t finished the book, so we cut the discussion short and turned to organizing our group. Look for my review on The Host though- it was a much better book than any in the Twilight series.
So I’ve finished 2 books so far this year: The Alchemist’s Daughter and The Host. I’m now reading People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and hope to have it finished up pretty soon. I should still be on track with my reading for the year, especially when you count extra reading at vacation times. No challenge worries here!
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Hope you enjoy People of the Book. There is so much to recommend it that I am still puzzling through why it left me a little flat. Can’t wait to see what you think. Happy reading today!
I can’t wait to see what you thought of the host. It’s on my list to read, but I haven’t gotten to it yet. I’ve heard that if you liked the Twilight series, then you might be a little disappointed with this one. Is that true?
I’ve just started The Host after devouring the Twilight series. It has a unique voice to it so far – and I like how I can empathize with both of the “evils” in the story.
@Frances: We’ll have to compare notes when we finish. So far, I am enjoying the book and I think it’s well written. However, I find her emotional issues to be what’s making her a less full character (I’m still on the first part).
@Jackie: You should read The Host (very quick read). I actually found it to be better written than the Twilight series with a lot to say about social/political issues via symbolism.
@Chris: I liked that element as well. When you’re done, stop by and comment on your thoughts on the rest of it. I’m going to write my review this week, and it’s definitely a “discussion” book versus a simple review.