Pulse & Heartbeat

Hello all-

It's been a while since my last post.  I was inspired to write about my most recent read- The Man in 3B by Carl Weber-  While perusing fb, I learned of a new movie set to release and it promises that it doesn't stray too far from the book.  I decided to go to the library and check it out. 
I will say that it isn't the kind of book I would've picked up as it appeared to be geared toward younger readers, but it was interesting- crowded, but interesting.

Other books on deck (that I've NOT finished) are Dr. Ian Smith's the Blackbird Papers, Rhythm's of Grace and Song of Deliverance- the latter two are by the same author Marilyn Griffith.  I plan to finish those as well.

Of late I've read/re-read The Great Gatsby, Huckleberry Finn, A Lesson before Dying, Thinks Fall Apart- a few of the books my son has read for school.  For years I found that I'd read (or re-read) books that he's required to read so that he and I can discuss them; that and I'd know if he was truly reading or just looking at the words as he'd much rather do anything than read.

Another Gem I stumbled upon is The Year of Living Biblically... I actually listened to this one on recorded disks.  There were times that I'd sit in the car just to hear what happened next.  It was surprisingly very funny- another choice off the list of required Summer reading.

Anyway, please feel welcomed to peruse The Man in 3B, The Blackbird Papers, Rhythm's of Grace and Song of Deliverance.  I'd love to read your comments and book suggestions.

~J

Summer reading

So, I've been sifting through my physical and virtual library and have come across Colson Whitehead's Sag Harbor. I mentioned this book in an earlier post, but I've not yet read it. An easy breezy coming of age tale from the vantage point of 15 year old Benjamin may be just what's needed to break up the helter-skelter ins and outs of everyday hustle n bustle. A welcomed contrast to the far too many/far too early teens roaming around today.
I'd also like to mention another Gem that'd been recently added to the will-read-this-Summer list; Rhythms of Grace by Marilynn Griffith.  It's definitely something that many of us can relate too; you know, when you feel like you're the circle (no pun intended) trying to fit into the triangle- Diana Dixon is that circle (or pink pig) So far as chapter 1 has shown, it's very interesting.
- thanks Nic Parker for the suggestion!
As always, I'm interested in your takeaways and commentary.
~Jah(mele)

The Help~ Kathryn Stockett

I've been invited, by my friend Kimberly, to join a local bookclub. The club met yesterday at Our Place Bakery Cafe' in College Park Georgia. I decided to incorporate this blog in hopes that friends far and not so near can join us so, I'm dusting her off and inviting you to come along for the read (corny, I know but I couldn't resist).

Our 1st book, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, was chosen by Sharon of the tentatively named Savy interpretations Book Club. Our desire is to have read and discussed it by August 21st so we may enjoy viewing it together on the silver screen.

The Book is set in 1962 Mississippi where unspoken understood roles for women lie.
Aibileen, Skeeter and Minny, different in aspects grave and small, find commonalities beyond their double x make-up to face the adversaries of their time.

I invite you to join us as we delve into the lives of these three Mississippi women...

~J

Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do

Here we go again. So far, the book is interesting and it helps that, for many of us, we're familiar with the characters namely~Blue Hamilton. This book is actually the sequel to What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day-I've not read that, I know I'm probably the only person who hasn't. But I have read Baby Brother Blues. This story takes place in Atlanta-the West End.
I hope you all are digging in and reading; we'll talk soon.

Shem Creek & Sag Harbor

Shem Creek by the same author as the last book, Isle of Palms, which, by the way, ended as colorful as it began, is the latest book choice. A friend and I were at the library on Saturday and decided to give it a try. I spoke to her yesterday and she's about a hundred pages in to my, at the time, 20. Well some 16 pages later, I've met Linda Breland, her daughters college-bound Lindsey and highschool junior Gracie of New Jersey and her very neat sister Mimi who lives in Mount Pleasant. I've also briefly met Heaven restaurant owner Brad Jackson and sous chef Louise where Linda will be working in Shem Creek and have heard about, but have not met Loretta, Duane, Fred & Patti.

The cast of characters are relateable and funny. Looks like another good tale from the low-country.

As for Sag Harbor, Colson Whitehead, I'll be picking this book up tomorrow. I do plan on visiting MV at the end of the year so perhaps this book, although set in the 60's, will lend itself to more than how things were, but perhaps how they still may be speaking of places to go and things to see. I'll hold my thanks to the person that suggested the book until after I've read it.

I'll leave you with that as I curl back up in my shawl and comfortable chair, I'll dive back into Shem Creek.

The Isle of Palms

The Isle of Palms is funny and well written(so much as 63 pages can reveal). You all will be pleasantly surprised and well entertained. The author, Dorothea Benton Frank, has written other books, presumably as delightful, Shem Creek and Pawley's Island to name a few. Anna tells the story from her vantage point. It's light, colorful and speaks to, in some part, mother daughter relationships, how to effectively deal with curmudgeons and life long friendships.

It's Summertime so kick back, don your shades and sunscreen and let's discussthebook! I know, shameless plug.

So get to reading and get to bloggin'. Also please feel free to suggest a good read on the blog

Ciao!
~Jah(mele)

Gal: A True Life

Hey y'all; let's try this again. Stumbled upon a cool book, named above, that seems pretty interesting. Let's try to set up a time to "discussthebook"