Some books lists

Thought we might like to have a place to share some lists of "recommended must-reads."

A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute

An international downer, we'll see about that!

Other books, cont. cont. cont.

Because Joy says we need a new post.

"The Spy Who Came In From the Cold" by John LeCarre

I heard an interview with the author on the CBC and found out he was actually a spy! This is considered his best spy novel. Let's hope it is as good as they say!

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Time to get moving along with Barb's latest pick!

Authors' relationships to their works

I recently read A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris, a novel that deals exclusively with a Native American family and their various internal and external struggles. There was one instance of pedophilia in the book.

Dorris himself professed to be part Native American, though there is little proof of this claim. He committed suicide during a scandal in which he was accused of sexually abusing one of his daughters.

That being said, how much does your knowledge of an author's life contribute to your reading? Could you still enjoy this book, given Dorris' questionable actions? Can you separate the work from the artist?

"The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

Actually Eli's pick for the book club - he says we'll like it.

Other books, by Melissa

It's time for a new one.

Arabian Nights, by Sir Richard Burton

For our first comments, why don't we each pick one or two stories from the book for the Club to discuss?

The Peach Keeper - Sarah Addison Allen

After researching Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble for new book releases I chose this book because the story line appeared to be interesting. I enjoy reading stories set in the southern states and this fit that niche for me.

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (Tracy's Pick)

My sister recommended this one to me. Hopefully it's not to much of a tear jerker. Enjoy.

Willard and His Bowling Trophies by Richard Brautigan

Hope we like this "perverse mystery."

Other books cont. cont.

Joy asked for a new other books post.

"The Murderous Urges of Ordinary Woman" by Lois Meltzer

Elizabeth first pick

"Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

So struck by the title and mathematically inclined to read this....................