Picture Perfect

It took me quite a while to finish this book, reading a chapter now and then. I had other books I was reading at the same time that were more interesting. Jodi Picoult books always bring attention to a social problem or question. This book focuses on abused wives and why they stay. I guess by the end I could see "why they stay" but was glad to see the main character finally take her life into her own hands. I can't say that I recommend it, unless this is a topic that interests you. I will probably read other of her books, they are usually more readable.

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Right now I am reading a book by Marisa de los Santos. I think she has only written three books. I loved the first two, and am loving her third one. Watch for a review SOON. I'm zooming through this one.

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer

I enjoyed this book. Light reading, mostly. But also some details about life during WW2 on this island in the English Channel. I see there is a movie coming out too. Do you enjoy books that are just a collection of letters? If so, you'll enjoy this. Appropriate even for my teen granddaughter. There are lots of interesting posts on the internet to go with this book: maps, Potato Peel Pie recipe, lists of all the books mentioned within the book, lists of other books that are collections of letters.

When looking for a photo of the book cover on the internet, I found this blog...a blogger made it her New Year's resolution to read a book a week in 2010. She got a journal-type calendar, drew a sketch of each book cover and a description of the book on the opposite page. I can't wait to go through her year of books. If she's read this one I bet she has read other treasures too. hmmm I wonder if I could do this...http://amultitudeofcounsellors.blogspot.com (go to 2010 entries.)