Saturday, February 14, 2009

My bookshelf



I just discovered the widget for a bookshelf. Some of these books I have read, and some are on my "wish" list. I am a huge fan of Jodi Picoult. I can recommend any and all of her books. She writes with such insight, thoughtfulness, and is able to see a situation through many eyes, thus allowing the reader to draw upon their own intuition, or beliefs, about a wide variety of topics. She does not thrust her views on the reader, but carefully steps into each situation with an open mind allowing the character to speak for him or herself. MUST READS!!! Let me know your opinion about her writings.

My grandaughter, Katie, spent the night with me and we "worked" on my studio. She is only 10, but really knows how to organize and is a very hard worker. I pay her with Monopoly money and then we trade it for real money. It is worth it to me to pay her because it just makes it much easier for me in sooooo many ways. Gets me off my butt and forces me to get things done.

3 comments:

Carina said...

Allow me to make two recommendations for your reading pleasure

Fall on your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald

Trans-Sister Radio by Chris Bohjalian

I loved Carrying Water for Elephants,it was a fabulous read.

Jill Berry said...

Hi Jo,
I met you last year at AU, I am going to Artfest too for the first time! Love your bookshelf and also loved Water for Elephants.

CafeArtiste said...

Your blog is coming along so nicely! I love the bookshelf. Now I want one!

My favorite movies

  • "Singing in the Rain"
  • "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
  • "North by Northwest" with Cary Grant
  • "Father Goose" with Cary Grant
  • "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
  • "Roman Holiday" with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn

My favorite authors

  • David Baldachi
  • Steven King (his older books)
  • Jodi Picoult