Apr 11
Okay, friends. As Brother is coming soon, I am reminded by this picture of Emily that I need some good material to read while nursing. Something to make me laugh during those 3 am feedings.
I was also inspired by Alicia Paulson’s Spring Reading post. She too was looking for some light reading. Dear Small Readership (I know you’re out there!), I would also love some suggestions. What makes you laugh? What makes you think? Let me know so I can get those requests in at the library! And nothing too depressing, please.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Well, I think we might have different tastes in books- but since I’m quite the Francophile, I’m currently reading a book called Paris to the Moon. It’s a collection of essays (political, cultural, etc) written by an author who moved his family to Paris in the late 90s. I think it’s hilarious…
April 11th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Have you heard of the book “War and Peace”? It’s an exciting page turner for the light-reading set. Actually, I’m reading one you’ll probably enjoy. It’s called “Children Playing Before a Stature of Hercules”. It’s a collection of short stories by famous authors that David Sedaris compiled. Yes, it’s a preposterous title, but overall it’s pretty good.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:57 am
And ps–who is that baby holding “Me Talk Pretty One Day”? She doesn’t look familiar at all!
April 11th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
If you like southern women and humor, check out Celia Rivenbark’s “We’re Just Like You Only Prettier.” I nearly peed my pants in Barnes and Noble.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Ahhh..she is so tiny! They grow so fast!
April 12th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Thanks for the book ideas!
April 13th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I’m sorry I can’t provide any semi-light reading for your pleasure. I am an English teacher, after all, and we tend to read and teach “pretty heavy stuff” to quote Tim Taylor (ask Evan about that one…see if he remembers). And being an overworked English teacher, I don’t have time for personal reading, so in conclusion, I’ll be looking to you and your readership for my own summer reading ideas. (If you like earthy poetry, I can recommend “Kettle Bottom.” It overlaps with the events and characters in the movie “Matewan” so the two inform each other beautifully.)