"The Aviator's Wife" has taken over my every reading moment the last few days. It is really good! (I am definitely going to read more by Melanie Benjamin.)
Lynn T. had one suggestion at the September meeting for our next selection vote. She asked me for a couple of other ideas, which I have added to the list below. Please vote (email me) for the January selection from the following possibilities:
from Lynn T:
The Last Winter of Dani Lancing by P.D. Viner
A riveting psychological thriller in the tradition of Before I Go to Sleep and Memento that introduces P. D. Viner as a master of suspense.
from Lynn K:
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love.
Dear Life by Alice Munro
Alice Munro, master of the short story, just received the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature yesterday! I propose Munro's "Dear Life", which has been awarded:A New York Times Notable Book
A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction
A Best Book of the Year: The Atlantic, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Vogue, AV Club
Thank you and happy reading,
LK
I am also enjoying this book! I am waiting until the end to learn the extent of the fictional content; but regardless, this was one courageous lady.
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Just saw this link to a fun article and wanted to share with the group, it's titled:
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/12/health-benefits-reading_n_4081258.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
Just copy and paste into your browser window and it should pull right up.
Enjoy!
This article is great! Thanks Diane :) I'd heard about the study regarding empathy and I think it is sooo true. The other points in the observation are well taken!
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