The Book Thief is an excellent book however you look at it. Writing style, content, ethics, etc.

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If you like Freakonomics, you’ll love Think like a Freak just as much. I always enjoy their take on things.

Yes, Gay-Neck was a little sadder knowing now that carrier pigeons are no more. Such a loss. I hate when species go extinct.

I understand about not spending money on books. I rarely buy them either. I’m big on library books and free books for review and free Kindle books. My in-laws gave me an Amazon gift card over the holidays though and I do look forward to spending the rest of it soon. 🙂

Thankfully I borrowed my daughter’s copy of The Book Thief or I never would have finished it from a library copy either. I do know where you’re coming from though; sometimes I really have to rush through a book so I can finish it before it comes due, or else turn it in unread. Hope you’ll get to finish The Book Thief soon! It was good all the way to the end.

Yes, “Everything Belongs”. Isn’t that a great one? I totally agree with you. I never did a review of it because it was just too much. I’m particularly enjoying Rohr’s “Simplicity” this week. So enriching.

You know I’ve said that same statement to other people who do read more than me. They’re out there! ha.

It had been an exceptionally good month for reading. 🙂 I’m always happen when books deliver what we expect from them. ha.

You’d think I’m crazy if you saw how I get through books. I often have a book in hand while I’m folding laundry, walking to the mailbox, etc. ha. I rarely read during “normal” hours, but early morning and late nite are great reading hours for me. It’s been a good season for reading. We have to take the season we’re in. Have a great rest of the week, Beth.

Lynn, your encouragement for me to read The Book Thief was one reason I wanted to savor it; I knew it would be good. And of course it was! One of Jenna’s friends who is a voracious reader claims it is now her favorite book, and I can understand her enthusiasm. The writing was some of the most beautiful I’ve read. I wonder if all his books are this way?

I’m glad you’re reading Unbroken! I loved that too. I wasn’t aware that Laura had similar physical challenges as you. Yes, let her inspire you to keep working on your manuscript! 🙂

Gay-Neck is in my past now. ha. But I don’t regret reading it; it just won’t be a re-read.

I’m looking forward to re-watching The Book Thief now that I finished the book itself last night. But yes–the book is SO much richer! Loved it; can’t say enough good things about it.