I have more evidence of the evil fighting properties of book reading.
I just heard on Satellite Sisters the a study written about in New York Times says that the only activity that improves academic test scores is reading novels for pleasure. Hah! I knew I wasn't wasting time reading Mary Higgens Clark in ninth grade algebra!
JD and I sometimes have more than a little trouble getting along. There seems to be a lot of nagging involved in getting him through a day and, not too shockingly, he gets bitter about that. However, we both know that there is one place that we can meet together and get along perfectly. Actually it's not one place, it's many because it's in the pages of books. Sometimes it's me reading to him, sometimes it's him reading to me and sometimes it's just us discussing a book we've both read. It's nice to have a safe place to hang out together.
Monday, as I was driving to work, I got a call on my cell phone that went like this, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" The voice was very squeally and the person on the other end sounded like she was bouncing. What brought all this gratitude and joy? I put the second Harry Potter book in Rachel's backpack a whole four month before she expected it. Now come on, what fights evil more than joy and gratitude?
There you have it; i bet I'll find even more evidence as time goes by.
In case you're curious, we are currently reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Penderwicks. I just finished Fairest and Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life. I don't know what I'm going to read next; I've had like a million recommendations.
I was thinking of doing a blog book club in January. I was thinking of reading Jane Eyre. Can you believe I've never read it? Anybody want in?
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I was just telling Charlotte that I wanted to read all these classic books that I have never read and Jane Eyre is on the list!! Can I be in the book club? PLEEEEEASE!! Pretty please with a bookmark on top!
But of course you can be in! You and Ginger are two of my first picks!
You've never read Jane Eyre - I cannot believe it! I've read it multiple times, but I'll read it again so I can be in your book blog :-). In fact, I have a better chance of actually participating in a book blog club, than an actual book people club since I never seem to make it there! Speaking of books, was The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society one that has been recommended to you? Do you or your fellow readers know anything about this book?
I've never gotten around to being in a book club before, but it always sounded like a good idea. I'd love to join if you'll have me!
other than not finishing two books before they were not renewable anymore and i had to send them back, i've finished the fight evil read books list, so i'm up for a new book to read. or just more recommendations.
I adore the Penderwicks. Jeanne Birdsall is a fascinating person. I love that she has so many animals.
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