It appears that summer has finally arrived in Seattle! Now it’s time to make use of the beautiful parks, waterfront benches and outdoor seating at the (plentiful) local coffee shops. While there might not be as much sun in Seattle as I’d like—what I get is truly appreciated. Book in hand, I can’t wait to find that perfect locale to relax and soak up the warmth while my imagination takes flight. If you need ideas for your next read, see what our readers think about these newly released books: Billie Letts, author of 'Where the Heart Is', 'Honk and Holler Opening Soon', and 'Shoot the Moon', returns with another heart-wrenching tale of family drama. After their accidental guardian (drunk father's one-time girlfriend) drops dead of a heart attack in the check out lane at WalMart, Lutie decides that it is time to track down their erstwhile father--in Vegas. So they pack their things and drive off in the dead woman's car. Trouble begins to follow not long into their journey and soon the two are faced with some pretty tough challenges. Beckyl reviews Made in the USA by Billie Letts:
The Book Muncher reviews Airhead by Meg Cabot:
'Airhead' could possibly be Meg Cabot’s best novel yet. I have to admit that I have never been a completely devoted fan of Meg Cabot’s works (with the exception of Avalon High), but 'Airhead' was quick to become one of my favorites. Cabot proves herself to be a versatile and extremely ingenious writer. I do not understand where these crazy ideas come from, but I’m glad they do, because 'Airhead' was simply an amazing book. I don’t want to give away anything too crucial to the plot, so I’ll only say that Meg Cabot does an amazing job of combining the modeling world with that of advanced science.
'Flames'deals with Sedaris' more recent--that is to say adult life--which gives it a less nostalgic and more immediate feel, which is nice, since there seems to be more to connect with this time around, what with the long standing relationship issues, the quitting smoking episodes and the dealing with attacking wildlife. You know, things we deal with every day. JSedaris seems a bit more mature in this collection, not so prone to going for the easy laugh, for example, and attempting to see past the superficial characteristics he sees in the strangers in his stories to the (perhaps) more complex individuals underneath. He does, of course, remain laugh out loud funny, but there are touches of poignancy in these essays that I truly enjoyed.
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Happy Reading!
Amanda
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