Weekly Reads: 6.16.14 & Twitterature 6.2014

As I begin the week, I’m finishing How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster. I’m going to be packing and cleaning like mad for the next two nights, so I’ll probably still be reading it when we jump in the car on Wednesday morning. Joining me on the road trip are

The Best Creative Nonfiction, Vol. 2
Edited by Lee Gutkind

Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead 
By Sheryl Sandberg

Twin Cities Noir

and….

an as yet undetermined piece of fiction. Suggestions? I’m looking for something middle of the road between light and fluffy and dense and confusing.

Twitterature

It’s been a couple months, but I’m happy to return to sharing brief reviews of recent reads.

Loving Frank
By Nancy Horan

Complicated, fascinating and so much more. The love affair of Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick reflects the architects own work and relationship with his peers.

The Gondola Maker
By Laura Morelli

Morelli’s debut is a well-crafted story. See what I did there? It’s a gondola making pun!

People of the Book
By Geraldine Brooks

As always, Brooks has woven together a web of richly detailed and fascinating stories into one must-read novel.

What are you reading this week?

**Linked up with Book Journey**

**Linked up with Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature**

Twitterature | 1.2014

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature is her fun way to share quick little
reviews of books read recently. I hope you enjoy these.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
By Haruki Murakami

Weird,  wonderful & magical. Beautiful prose & unusual characters move the story along.

Brother, I’m Dying (audiobook)
By Edwidge Danticat
Read By Robin Miles

Oh, wow! Just finished listening to this.  My life will never be the same.

Groundswell
By Charlene Li

Informative. Set the foundation for an understanding of social media marketing.

Have you read any other these books? What were your thoughts?

Twitterature: December 2013 Edition

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature is her fun way to share quick little
reviews of books read recently. I hope you enjoy these.

The Accidental Creative
By Todd Henry

Inspiration strikes those who are prepared. Read, observe & be creative.

The Buddha in the Attic
By Julie Otsuka

The common shared experiences of Japanese picture brides. #heartbreaking

Alice I Have Been
By Melanie Benjamin

A childhood secret almost/sort of ruins young Alice’s life. The somewhat fictional story of the Alice.

The Accidental Creative | The Buddha in the Attic | Alice I Have Been

Twitterature: October 2013 Edition

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature is her fun way to share quick, little reviews of books read recently.
I hope you enjoy these; I’ll follow up later with longer book review posts.

I’ve had so much fun participating in Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature the last two months that I decided to do it again! I’ve only read two books since the last link up, so I’m sharing reviews of two books I reviewed earlier on the blog in Twitter’s signature brief form. Links to the full review are at the bottom. Also, I will be writing a complete review of Dracula tomorrow.

Beautiful Ruins
By Jess Walter

 Gorgeous words, scenes and characters. #MustRead #LitFic

Dracula
By Bram Stoker

 Dark. Rich. Suspense. #MustRead #TheOV (Original Vamp!)

The Glass Castle (audiobook)
By Jeannette Walls

 You think your childhood was bad? Walls has ya’ll beat! #Memoir

The Casual Vacancy
By J.K. Rowling

 Character study of the inner workings of small village. #LitFic #MustRead

Ape House
By Sara Gruen

A wonderful statement about ethical treatment of animals. #GreatWriting

The Glass Castle | The Casual Vacancy | Ape House

**I’m linking this up with Modern Mrs. Darcy.**

Twitterature!

Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Twitterature is her fun way to share quick, little reviews of books read recently.
I hope you enjoy these; I’ll follow up later with longer book review posts. 

Peace Like a River 
By Leif Enger

Excellent, beautiful, a miracle. #MustRead #BestBookEVER

The Solace of Open Spaces
By Gretel Erlich

To truly understand the love of open spaces, listen to one who does. #Lovely

Sarah’s Key
by Tatiana deRosnay

Sad, thoughtful and intriguing.

Small Wonder
By Barbara Kingsolver

An eye-opening, well-written collection of essays, ranging from post 9-11 life to biodiversity. #KingsolverisSuperSmart

**I’m linking this up with Modern Mrs. Darcy.**

Have you read any of these books? What were your thoughts?

Twitterature!

I’m excited to participate in my first Twitterature link up with Modern Mrs. Darcy today! Twitterature is her fun way to share quick, little reviews of books read recently.

The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling
By Annette Simmons

Start to finish an excellent guide on learning to become an impactful storyteller. #CommunicationsRead

Year of Wonders
By Geraldine Brooks

A year of sadness, wonders and hope. Devastating & uplifting. #MustRead

The Last Runaway
By Tracy Chevalier

Honor Bright is a young idealist, who falls in the face of adversity. #LightHistoricalFic

We’ll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down: Memoir of a Gravedigger’s Daughter
By Rachael Hanel

Saddening, enjoyable with a touch of the macabre. #ReadIt

I’m linking this up with Modern Mrs. Darcy.