Retro Reads

The Jane Austen Book Club
by Karen Joy Fowler

Nowadays, books are really cutesy.  The shelves are flooded with books that appeal to foodies and those that like to travel AND those that really like Jane Austen.  This book hit the scene before all the rest.  So it was novel and fun.  And then they started adapting Jane Austen books for the vampire lovers.

I'm not sure I would think much of this book now.  Probably just as satisfying to watch the movie.  Or better yet, just eat a big tub of popcorn with junior mints dumped in.

Retro Reads

Peace Like A River
by Leif Enger

I loved this book.  I thought it was poetic and beautiful.
My favorite line:  "I have the substance of things hoped for."
Plus, I think it has one of the greatest titles ever.

This was Leif Enger's first work.  This is a man just meant to tell a story.
Others didn't like it quite as much as I.
Not sure why.  This book will never leave my shelf.