The story takes place in Afghanistan over the span of just over 30 years through the Soviet invasion to the take over of the Taliban. 2 characters, Mariam and Laila, who are both affected by the wars of their country, along with it's laws of man, are brought together by unforseen circumstances. The two become unlikely friends and allies. The story alternates between the voices of each of the women as they face their struggles together in a war torn country where women are nothing more than objects to men.
So, my favorite book of the year quickly got replaced. LOL! I did not want to put this one down. I love a book that can make you happy, sad, angry all in the same book.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Daughters of the Witching Hill
Well, it's only book 4 for the year, but the best one I've read so far this year.
The story follows 3 generations of so called witches back in teh late 1500's, early 1600's in England. The story starts off from the grandmothers point of view and her experiences with a guiding spirit. The rest of the story is then told from the granddaughters point of view from the time she is old enough to have memories. The story pulls you in and gets really good towards the end when the women are tricked into confessing they are witches. It will leave you hanging on to each word wondering what is going to happen.
I read the Afterword and the story is actually based on true events, although ficticious characters and events were added to the story.
The story follows 3 generations of so called witches back in teh late 1500's, early 1600's in England. The story starts off from the grandmothers point of view and her experiences with a guiding spirit. The rest of the story is then told from the granddaughters point of view from the time she is old enough to have memories. The story pulls you in and gets really good towards the end when the women are tricked into confessing they are witches. It will leave you hanging on to each word wondering what is going to happen.
I read the Afterword and the story is actually based on true events, although ficticious characters and events were added to the story.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Mystery & Suspense Challenge
http://www.bookchickcity.com/2010/11/sign-up-mystery-suspense-reading.html
1. The Thrid Victim by Lisa Gardner
2. Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
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1. The Thrid Victim by Lisa Gardner
2. Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
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Where are you Reading Challenge
http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2010/11/30/2011-where-are-you-reading-challenge/
The Challenge consists of reading at least one book that covers each of the 50 states of America and you can add as many other countries as you like.
Locations:
1. Trenton, NJ
2. Bakersville, OR
3. Fredricksburg, VA
4. England
5. New York, NY
6. Afghanistan
7. Richmond, VA
8. Rhode Island
9. Thailand / England
The Challenge consists of reading at least one book that covers each of the 50 states of America and you can add as many other countries as you like.
Locations:
1. Trenton, NJ
2. Bakersville, OR
3. Fredricksburg, VA
4. England
5. New York, NY
6. Afghanistan
7. Richmond, VA
8. Rhode Island
9. Thailand / England
Off the Shelf Challenge
http://bareadingchallenges.blogspot.com/p/off-shelf-challenge.html
This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don't have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you're welcome to read those ones as long as you don't add new ones. You don't need to actually get rid of your books after you've read them, this is just to read them.
Level 2 - 15 Books
1. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
2. Beware of Doug by Elaine Fox
3. She'll Take It by Mary Carter
4. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
5. Forget You Had a Daughter by Sandra Gregory
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This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don't have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you're welcome to read those ones as long as you don't add new ones. You don't need to actually get rid of your books after you've read them, this is just to read them.
Level 2 - 15 Books
1. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
2. Beware of Doug by Elaine Fox
3. She'll Take It by Mary Carter
4. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
5. Forget You Had a Daughter by Sandra Gregory
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I Spy Challenge
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/378554-i-spy-title-challenge
(ADAPTED)
In the TITLE of a book, find a word that fits the below categories:
1. Color
2. Number - Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
3. Things That Grow
4. Seasons
5. First Name - Beware of Doug by Elaine Fox
6. Places - Sing you Home by Jodi Picoult
7. Family Member - Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt
8. Time of Day
9. Gender Identifier - She'll Take It by Mary Carter
10.Paranormal Being
(ADAPTED)
In the TITLE of a book, find a word that fits the below categories:
1. Color
2. Number - Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
3. Things That Grow
4. Seasons
5. First Name - Beware of Doug by Elaine Fox
6. Places - Sing you Home by Jodi Picoult
7. Family Member - Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt
8. Time of Day
9. Gender Identifier - She'll Take It by Mary Carter
10.Paranormal Being
The Century Challenge
http://bareadingchallenges.blogspot.com/p/century-challenge.html
I will be doing the Decade Challenge, books from 2001-2010
1. 2001 - The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner
2. 2002 - Forget You Had a Daughter by Sandra Gregory
3. 2003 -
4. 2004 -
5. 2005 -
6. 2006 -
7. 2007 -
8. 2008 -
9. 2009 -
10. 2010 -
I will be doing the Decade Challenge, books from 2001-2010
1. 2001 - The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner
2. 2002 - Forget You Had a Daughter by Sandra Gregory
3. 2003 -
4. 2004 -
5. 2005 -
6. 2006 -
7. 2007 -
8. 2008 -
9. 2009 -
10. 2010 -
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