When I started this blog I thought I’d be writing more book reviews. Turns out that isn’t really my thang, but since I do enjoy talking about books I thought I’d try this type of post, inspired by Megan, where I share what I’ve been reading lately. First up:
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
I know I’m a little late on the bandwagon with this one, but since I was thirteen when it came out I think you can forgive me. Very heavy stuff, but a great story. After this, I read:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Normally I’m not a big fan of historical fiction, but it was interesting to learn about this culture. The story itself is really slow however, so if women’s perspectives in 19th-century China isn’t your thing you could probably pass this up. Next up:
The Borrowers by Mary Norton
After those last two serious reads, I needed to give my brain a break, so I decided to pick up a children’s book about very tiny people. I’ve been meaning to reread this anyway since I saw The Secret World of Arrietty a couple years ago.
What have you been reading lately? Are you a fan of historical fiction? Any other adults out there who like to read children’s books?
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proverbs31teen
/ June 27, 2014Ah!!!! I loooved the Borrowers. It’s a great book. Historical fiction is okay sometimes, as long as there’s stuff that happens in it.
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bethspurplenotebook
/ June 27, 2014Yep, I agree!
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Raised A Reader
/ June 28, 2014Ah, the borrowers is so great and so cute. The Kite Runner is definitely at a the opposite side of the spectrum. Good choice to pair the two together for maximum brain and emotion relief, haha.
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bethspurplenotebook
/ June 28, 2014Yep! Now I’m back to reading heavy books though, so I might need to find another kids’ book soon. 🙂
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Gayle
/ June 28, 2014Glad you’re enjoying my library. 🙂 And I’m sure you know that I read tons of kids’ books. I have a bunch you might want to read while you’re in Omaha…………
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bethspurplenotebook
/ June 28, 2014I’m thinking a reread of Harriet the Spy might be in order.
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