Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman

I've heard good things about this- it is supposedly a not-so-depressing war story.

Peony by Pearl S Buck

Melissa's Books

I needed a fresh place to post my other books, especially now it is summer and I have time to read more.

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado

I have read Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by the same author and it was quite good, so high hopes for this one!

Other Books 2013

Time for a new "other books" post. Quick links on the right have also been updated.

Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Another war novel, hope it is as good as The Book Thief.

Ella Minnow Pea, by Mark Dunn

A novel in letters: what fun!