A Twitter-inspired look at books I’ve been reading recently. (And here’s what I read last month.) What’s on your bookshelf these days?
This is Where I Leave You / Jonathan Tropper
A book club pick from before I joined the group. Witty, poignant and raw, it reads like it’ll be made into a movie (which it was). I disliked the narrator quite a bit, but still enjoyed the book.
Defending Jacob / William Landay
Part legal thriller and part family drama. Full of secrets, twists, and the unconditional love of a father. A dark story, but one that captivates.
Olive Kitteridge / Elizabeth Strout
A languidly slow, rich book – Strout wrote stories to savor. This book is ordinary, and it is precisely that which makes it so beautiful and so exceptional. Olive Kitteridge was awarded a Pulitzer Prize – a courageous decision.
Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking / Anya von Bremzen
Digging in to Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking is not for the faint of heart – it’s a bit on the long side, rich with Soviet history and filled with family memories and descriptions of meals that will make you want to go make a snack right now. With mayonnaise. I absolutely loved it.
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Hi Anna – did you know there’s an Olive Kitteridge miniseries coming up on HBO in a couple of weeks?
http://www.hbo.com/olive-kitteridge/about/video/featurette.html?autoplay=true#
I did hear about that, Jeannie. I’m curious to see how they do it. There’s so little overall plot, just lots of beautiful life details.
I did not get into Tropper’s book but I think the movie will be hilarious. All of the other books have been on my radar, they will have to moved up the pile a bit! The Soviet Cooking book has been all over the Splendid Table and it sounds fascinating!
I’m going to have to look up that Strout book! I’ve never read her before. 🙂
I thought Olive Kitteridge was very good, and I read it years ago. I think I heard Frances McDormand is playing her in the miniseries – and that’s an excellent choice.
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