Category Archive: Books

My Life in France

My Life in France

Julia Child and Alex Prud’Homme Once I read “Julie and Julia” and started trying out some recipes from “Mastering the Art of French Cooking“, I became …

 

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

Ina May Gaskin Gaskin, a midwife, has attended over 2000 natural births and provides insight into a woman’s natural ability to give birth without major medical …

 

A Wild Sheep Chase

A Wild Sheep Chase

Haruki Murakami Part mystery and part fantasy, this Japanese novel was a good read.  The narrator, who never gives his name, is thrown into a strange …

 

Julie and Julia

Julie and Julia

Julie Powell After turning 30, and hitting something of a third-life crisis, Julie Powell decides to take on a project very few sane people would attempt.  …

 

The Magician’s Assistant

The Magician’s Assistant

Ann Patchett One of Patchett’s greatest strengths as a writer are the characters she develops.  In a way, she reminds me of Anne Tyler.   This …

 

Straight Talking

Straight Talking

Jane Green I took this to South Carolina as one of my fluffy beach reads.  It was, as expected, funny, easy to read, and followed the …

 

The Vaccine Book

The Vaccine Book

Dr. Robert Sears If you’re a new or expecting parent, you’re bound to come across the controversial vaccination dilemma.  In the last month alone, both Parenting …

 

Second Chance

Second Chance

Jane Green Another fun, light read.  I enjoyed this one more than “Can You Keep a Secret?”.  This one had a bit more depth and reminded …

 

Can You Keep a Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret?

Sophie Kinsella Light, British-chick-lit reading.  Nothing too deep or involved, and perfect for lounging at the beach.

 

Eclipse

Eclipse

Stephenie Meyer This is the latest book in the Twilight series.  Like the previous two books, it was easy to slip into this book.  But, unlike …