Top 10 Characters at my Lunch Table

Well, these ten fictional and nonfictional characters can always join my lunch table.

Laura Ingalls Wilder & Rose Wilder Lane, from The Little House series & Others

The dynamic between this mother-daughter literary duo would be fascinating to see in person, but each of them separately would also be great lunch table guests. Of course, in addition to my literary characters lunch, these two would make appearances on my authors table as well.

Hermione Granger, from the Harry Potter Series

Hermione is intelligent, well read and all around fascinating. Her stories of life as a Muggle at Hogwarts would fascinate the lunch table to no end.

Anne Frank, from The Diary of Anne Frank and Tales from the Secret Annex

Throughout her experience in hiding, Anne grew and developed a deep understanding of the human condition. Her contribution to lunchtime conversation would be astounding.

Winn Van Meter, from Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead

Winn Van Meter turns out to be the token male at the table. His pompous, self-righteous attitude would, honestly, be most unwelcome, but all-together fascinating.

Mamah Borthwick Cheney, from Loving Frank by Nancy Horan

I definitely do not agree with Mamah’s decisions, but her education, desires and impact on women’s rights can’t be understated. For that, she makes a great addition to the table.

Jane Eyre, from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane’s headstrong ways and willingness to live on her own terms would fit nicely with the others at the table.

Rachel Kalama, from Moloka’i by Alan Brennert

Despite a devastating diagnosis with leprosy, Rachel learns to truly live life to the fullest. Her communicable disease wouldn’t be welcome at the table.

Irene Beltrán, from Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende

Irene is typical of Allende’s strong, female characters. As a journalist during a revolution, she has to have fascinating stories for us.

Anne Shirley, from the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery

And, why not, Anne. Grown up Anne would be an excellent addition.

Who would join you at your table?

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It’s Monday! What I’m Reading!

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

At the beginning of this week, I’ll be reading the last 40 or so pages of

Jane Eyre is such a lovely book; I’ve really enjoyed taking the entire year to read it!

After I finish up with Jane Eyre, I’ll pick up

I think it will be a great week of reading!

What are you planning to read this week? Have you read Jane Eyre or Ape House?

It’s Monday! What I’m Reading!

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

So, right now on my Nook, I’m reading

I can’t even accurately describe my face as I’m reading this (and, more so, the face I make as I continue to read it). There will not be a review of this book because my only motivation to finish the book is, “I’ve read 10 others. Why not this one?”

Up next, I need to finally finish

(My apologies for the jumbo picture.)

I can’t really explain why it’s taken me almost a year to read this book. I actually am enjoying it. The closest explanation I can get is that, so far, it’s been easy to put down and pick up again.

What are you reading this week?

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