I've had the honor of chatting with a number of readers' groups across the country. I've enjoyed every single conversation -- especially the part where I get to shut up and hear what other folks are reading.
Kathy and her reading group (Yvonne, Amanda, Linda and Elisa -- betcha thought I wasn't paying attention) in New Jersey recommended YEAR OF WONDERS, by Geraldine Brooks, to me. The story is set in an isolated English village in 1662, and the plot hinges on the characters' decisions whether or not to flee an outbreak of plague.
It's a beautiful novel. I find myself re-reading pages just to admire how sparely and elegantly Brooks puts together a sentence; but my pleasure isn't limited to just the language. The story is very sensitive and moving.
Next, I'm going to read her novel MARCH, about the father of all those LITTLE WOMEN.
Comments (2)
Glad to see an update on the website. :D I followed the website so much. I missed the last book by a few months. Regardless. I am posting a comment which I'm still trying to figure out why things are called comment boxes in certain areas like this.
Comment: Your a great author and my favorite. Enjoyed the latest books as well as any other books. Especially Diaries.
As far as all the books you have recommended over time I will get to them. :D
Thanks for writing great books and for giving readers recommendations to other authors as well.
Posted by Nolon | June 7, 2007 8:31 AM
Posted on June 7, 2007 08:31
Hi, Nolon, glad you enjoyed the books. Feel free to comment anytime. I'm hoping the blog will be a way for readers to share what books they're enjoying, or what other fun information they have related to reading.
Posted by Jeanne Kalogridis | June 7, 2007 8:58 AM
Posted on June 7, 2007 08:58