The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

A friend at work shared this with me because she knows I am mildly obsessed with polygamy. Don't worry I don't want to practice it, I just think it is amazing that anyone is willing to. As I typed the author's name I was shocked to see a man wrote this book so much about women's emotions. He did a great job, although the more I think about it he did a good job of presenting how men are affected as well. Even though I considered polygamy a woman's issue it isn't at all and this book really presents it from a man's view. I think that is the sad part, it seems that everyone attatched to a family of this kind suffers men, women and of course children. Anway, I thought this was a good read. I liked that while it read like a biography at the end the author helped to clarify what was factual and what was not.
If you share my fascination you would enjoy this book.

Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing

Ted Conover

So, I am a big dork. I started listening to NPR, I got tired of always being clueless about what is happening in the world. I have come to enjoy the shows that speak with various author's about their work. I heard Mr. Conover talking about this book and decided to read it. I am amazed at what life is like working in a prison. Mr. Conover sacrificed so much to spend almost a year working as a guard in the system in a very scary prison. His research paid off I thought this book was fascinating. But, it is a total dork read I have to warn you!

Sarah's Key

Tatiana de Rosnay

A really interesting World War II novel. I thought it was interesting to read about the War from the French side of things. I can't imagine how many peoples' lives continue to be affected by the horrible tragedies that occur and this book was a great reminder. I also thought it was entertaining and had good closure at the end which I always appreciate.

Her Fearful Symmetry

Audrey Niffenegger

I was so excited to read this, The Time Traveler's Wife is one of my all-time favorite books, so I couldn't wait to read another of this author's books. I think she does a great job of developing characters without beating you down by it, and this book is very different than the other book I read of hers so I can't accuse her of being formulaic. I think that this was an interesting read, but pretty wierd for sure. But, I thought that this was a good book and a different read than my usual so I am glad that I read it. I did like TTW better, but I would encourage this for a read outside of the usual chick flick books I sometimes get bored with.

The Lost Symbol

Dan Brown

I thought this was a fun read. It was very typical Dan Brown. I am not sure if I am more used to his style or more jaded, but some parts seemed pretty far fetched... But, it was still a fun, well-written suspense book with good twists and turns. I was wishing I had been more attentive on my visit to Washington D.C. as the sights and symbols were described. Oh well, I guess we will have to go back. It was also fun to watch the Dateline special about it afterwards to see more about the fact vs. fiction of the book.