Spring Time = Book Time!

    I had the opportunity this Spring to hear Gene Luen Yang speak, author of American Born Chinese, which of course inspired me to read his book.  Now, I am not a fan of graphic novel/manga type books.  In fact, this was the first of this kind of book I have ever read, and to be honest I am still not a fan.  I enjoyed hearing Yang speak (he is an excellent public speaker!  If you ever get the chance, do it!) and hearing his explanation of the book.  However, I still found the various plots confusing and odd.  I don't know, maybe it's just me...?

Me and my new friend Gene after he signed a book just for me!

   I did read quite a few books this Spring that I highly recommend ( for the more advanced reader...)  If you read and enjoyed Gone Girl, then I would suggest you read The Good Girl by Mary Kubica.  This is about a wealthy girl who gets kidnapped, but there's a twist!  It's told from the different perspectives of the various character, which I always love in a book.  It is a thrilling read!  

And I know this book has  been out for awhile, but I finally read the Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.  No, it is not just a clever title, it is really about a time traveler and his journey meeting and maintaining his relationship with the love of his wife.  It is exciting, interesting, surprising, and endearing.  Again, it is one of those novels that are told from the different perspectives of the two main characters and it was made into a movie quite a few years ago.

   On a much lighter note, I read Hold Me Closer by David Levithan which is a companion novel to Will Grayson, Will Grayson (co-authored with John Green).  Make sure you read Will Grayson first otherwise, Tiny's musical will not make much sense.  I thought it was entertaining and worth the quick read!