Books

I love books! I love to read! I tend not to be too picky about the age group or topic. Having kids of my own I read what they read, read what I read, and try to read what is suggested. So, I decided with as much as I read, and as much as I wonder about whether or not a book is good or not I will write about each book I read. With that being said I am a little behind . . . I have two for today.

First thing is first . . .  I have to say, I tend to love Jodi Picoult books. I love the way her writing is fluid, easy to follow, and easy to read. She takes books written with tough moralistic dilemma's and writes them well. Each character is easy to relate to, her books always make a movie in my head and I love it. With that being said curiosity itself drew me to read her newest book Between the lines. The book is co-written with her daughter and is done so seamlessly. Yes the book is considered a tween book, but it is still written in that easy to read Picoult style. Who hasn't had the feeling that they are meant for something more, more than what they are doing or going through at this moment can be all there is to their life? Between the Lines addresses these thoughts in a way that tweens, who am I kidding, anyone, can relate to. The ending was an ending, it fit the story, but I found myself wanting more. I am sure there will be many readers out there that will disagree. The other wonderful thing about this book was the wonderfully drawn illustrations. They were a beautiful and welcomed change.

The second book is written by Anna Davis and is titled The Shoe Queen. This is the first time I have read anything from this author and it caught my eye while in the library. The basis of the book is a woman in 1920's Paris, married but never having ever really been in love, and as the title indicates has a  passion for shoes. As you read it is easy to see the pictures develop in your head do to the wonderful use of descriptive and visual words. The story itself is easy to read. There are so many dynamics to the book that you are left unsure of which characters you are pulling for.