For all of my readers out there, I wanted to give you a quick update that AJ meeting the family and parents over the 4th of July weekend went so well! We had an amazing time in MN - AJ's first time in MN! We enjoyed some time in Minneapolis, of course stopping at the Mall of America AND the new Twins stadium. Then we had a wonderful two days in Long Prairie as well.
Good times!
And for those of you that we weren't able to see, I know that you're going to meet him as soon as we can get back.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Book Review: June 2010
I was able to race through a few books in June and want to share with you.
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
He is the author of one of my most favorite books, The Shadow of the Wind. This book definitely had some aspects that made me love this writer, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Granted, Carlos is a beautiful storyteller, so if you like a good story, go out and read this book! I can't give you any more detail on the book - you'll have to check it out yourself.
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
I really enjoyed this novel and how Colm told a moving story of a young Irish woman gaining her independence in America. It's the coming of age story that most women have...even without traveling across the Atlantic Ocean. This story is how Eilis finds herself as a person...putting herself through school, working, living without family, and falling in love. A very beautiful story, and I highly recommend this book!
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
Maybe it's because Leif is from Osakis, MN (20 minutes from my hometown), maybe it's because the setting of this story is in MN and ND, or maybe it's because it's a beautifully written story - but I loved it. Told through the 11 year old son in a family, this story looks at a family's journey to find their outlaw son/brother, and how that journey is solidified in faith. I highly recommend this book!
Happy Reading!
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
He is the author of one of my most favorite books, The Shadow of the Wind. This book definitely had some aspects that made me love this writer, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Granted, Carlos is a beautiful storyteller, so if you like a good story, go out and read this book! I can't give you any more detail on the book - you'll have to check it out yourself.
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
I really enjoyed this novel and how Colm told a moving story of a young Irish woman gaining her independence in America. It's the coming of age story that most women have...even without traveling across the Atlantic Ocean. This story is how Eilis finds herself as a person...putting herself through school, working, living without family, and falling in love. A very beautiful story, and I highly recommend this book!
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
Maybe it's because Leif is from Osakis, MN (20 minutes from my hometown), maybe it's because the setting of this story is in MN and ND, or maybe it's because it's a beautifully written story - but I loved it. Told through the 11 year old son in a family, this story looks at a family's journey to find their outlaw son/brother, and how that journey is solidified in faith. I highly recommend this book!
Happy Reading!
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