what we're reading (an update)
after four weeks, we've been trucking though our reading lists in our off hours- so i thought i'd link up some of the highlights in case you're interested....
keeping in the late 1800s-early 1900s mystery vein, i enjoyed murder on the orient express- a classic i never read before now. i picked that up mostly because i am hoping to get to the 8:55 to baghdad, which looks interesting but requires familiarity with the christie masterpiece. i also read the much-reviewed the road by cormac mccarthy- which was very interesting (shout to mitch to putting me on to mccarthy back in brooklyn way back). i'm doubling up with the greatest game ever played (which is getting me psyched to golf in the spring) and queens reigns supreme (which is a great queens-focused hip hop history that goes nicely with can't stop won't stop- which i also recommend).
jen read norman mailer's latest, castle in the forest-- you'll have to hit her up for a review- but i didn't get the sense it's a must-read. she's been reading monkey girl- which is about evolution and education- always a good debate topic.
we grabbed a blockbuster card last week for our nights off- and both enjoyed (to varying degrees) thank you for smoking. we both really liked the illusionist. i guess those aren't really what we're reading, but they're part of the coating we're spreading over our brains these long days....
happy sunday!
posted by joe @ 11:14 AM
2 Comments:
Since we all seem to be pretty "holed up" during this winter weather, it is interesting to see what you are reading to pass the time - seems like quite an eclectic grouping between the two of you. At least, when you get back to the fast paced life in Holland, you won't feel deprived by not having time to read! It is strange how, as each day passes with no new trauma on the medical front, our hearts begin to get lighter and our hope begins to shine brighter. Spring seems to loom on the horizon in spite of the cold and the snow. We hesitate to whisper, "God's in His heaven - all's right with the world," but we continue to pray that we are nearing the time to REJOICE! We love you all! GGV
I was thinking about this the other day... it's super easy to switch your netflix address to the ron mcdon, but i guess you'll need to send in the movies you have at home already. just a thought.
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