It's been a long time since I was on our blog, but I have read so many good books lately! I highly recommend Junot Diaz' This is How You Lose Her. Michael Chabon's Telegraph Avenue was a disappointment for me, but you may enjoy the story, especially if you enjoy the jazz music scene. It has caused me to re-read Ulysses, so that says something for it. I am enjoying James Joyce (the first time was required reading in college and I do not recall "enjoy" being how I would have described it). I am excited for our second book club selection, Good Omens since I am a fan of both authors and I could use a laugh right now. Couldn't we all? It's been a tough last couple of weeks.

The Other Wes Moore

This looks interesting! True story :)

http://theotherwesmoore.com/about-the-book/

Vote For Your Favorite Book of 2011

Each year YALSA ( Young Adult Library Services Association) sponsors a selection process to find the top ten books of the year. If you want to check out this year's nominees, follow this link.
http://www.ala.org/teenstopten
You can also find an annotated list of the nominees when you are looking for a summary of a book you might want to read. Right now I am reading some education-themed nonfiction, but any day now I will get back to my favorite...FICTION READING!

The Harry Potter Craze

After all the Harry Potter drama, trauma, and fun we have finally come to the end of Harry Potter as we know it. Friday July 15th, 2011 is the day that the last movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, comes out!

I think Deathly Hallows is the most action packed book of the series and, therefore it makes sense that it has been split into two separate movies, and it was nice to know that after part 1, there would be at least a little more to come. The "little more" is now coming very soon, and while it may be sad because we know all good things must come to an end, it is also extremely exciting as it is one of the most anticipated movies around the world. MTV has even posted clips of the movie on their website, and if you notice many people are saying that this is the end of a generation and even the end of a generation's childhood. It is crazy how much Harry Potter has impacted the world, and it will be interesting what JK does next!

I can't wait to see what else JK comes up with book-wise, but I guess I'll have to wait for that!

But while we are waiting, for the movie and some new books, how do you feel about JK Rowling's new http://www.pottermore.com/? Do you feel as though something very big is ending? What would you want her to come up with in the future?

Winter's Bone - here's the movie trailer from You Tube

Welcome!

We have finally set up the Book Club blog and welcome you all to join in! We can all stay in touch and let each other know what we are reading. I hope you have checked the website if you need some suggestions!