Winter 2014-2015
I just finished reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartte. It took me awhile to get through the over 800 page novel, but WOW it was worth it! It is classified as an adult novel, but some older YA readers would definitely enjoy the story line if they are willing to take on the challenge. It tells the story of 13 year-old Theo, who survives the bombing of a museum, but his mother does not. Wealthy friends of the family take him in when his father abandons him and the story continues to unfold from there. This is one of those books that is difficult to book chat- all I can say is that it is worth reading. You wont want it to end!
It was difficult to pick up another book after that, but I decided to go back to an author who never fails to entertain me, John Green and Paper Towns. He does not disappoint in this teen adventure, drama, coming of age story about Quentin and his next door neighbor secret love/crush, Margo. One night Margo appears in Quentin's bedroom window and takes him on a night of mischief and adventure. The next day....she disappears. And the mystery is on!
Even Librarians get busy around the holidays, and my reading was put on hold for a bit. One of my (many) new year's resolutions is to get back to some of the classics. I decided to start with Jack Kerouac's On the Road. I just started so, I will get back to you wether I give it a thumbs up.
I loved On the Road!
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