If you could recommend one book to me, what would it be?

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Bearette said…
That is not a real book!
11:13 PM
Lisa said…
Only one?!

Okay---Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle
9:22 AM
bdogg_mcgee said…
Right now? ONLY ONE?!?!?!

Hmmm... "Who Cooked the Last Supper? The Women's History of the World," by Rosalind Miles.

Not normally what I'm into reading, as I enjoy fiction, but woah! This is rather eye-opening!
9:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Have you ever read any of Rohinton Mistry's books? A Fine Balance and Family Matters were my favorites. They take place in India.
9:58 AM
Bearette said…
Wow! Maybe I'll check out all of 'em from the library. I really liked A Wrinkle of Time (although I felt bad, because it seemed like the kids were kinda alienated); the women's history of the world sounds kind of empowering; and I loved A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth, so I should probably give Mistry a try.

Thanks, guys! :)
10:50 AM
Bearette said…
I just put all the books you mentioned on hold at the library. Liz, when I typed in Family Matters, it brought up a series about getting along with your family (Sex and Your Teenager: A Parent's Guide, Living Happily Ever After: Putting Reality into Your Romance, and The Father's Book: Being a Good Dad in the 21st Century). When I scrolled down, I found Mistry.

Also, I picked up a couple recommendations at Carolyn's blog - Liquor by Poppy Z. Brite and The Thing About Jane Spring.
11:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Crescent by Diana Abu Jaber. Delicious!
12:48 PM
Bearette said…
Thanks, Crystal.
2:49 PM
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