Another disappointment... and a New Hopeful

So "I Am Number 4" was a gigantic disappointment in print & on screen (according to my students' reviews of the movie).  James Frey is an egomaniac... that's all I have to say. 

Next up: "The Murderer's Daughters" by Randy Susan Meyers.  It's the tale of an alcoholic's family -- after killing his wife and injuring one daughter, he tries (and fails) to take his own life before the second daughter finds the whole mess.  The book follows the two daughters through the next thirty years of their lives as they deal with the trauma of their father's decision (and pray that he stays incarcerated!).  It's only 320 pages -- we'll plan to read half for next week.

We had a few other choices as well.  If you get a minute, check out "The French Gardener," "Saving Max" and "The List."  Comment the blog or send me an email with your recommendation & we can pick your book next!

Happy Reading!
Nikki & Cris

Unbroken & next week!

Gerald & Cris are pretty amazed by the trials and tribulations of Louie Zamperini in "Unbroken" by Lauren Hillenbrand.  I didn't finish it.  We had conversations about cruelty, survival, and the strength of the human spirit.  The fact that Louie Zamperini came away from his experiences as a WWII POW truly unbroken is a tribute to his inner strength and incredible stamina.  I doubt I'm doing it justice, as I haven't read it!

Next book is "I Am Number 4" by Pitticus Lore (the pseudonym for James Frey, author of "A Million Little Pieces," if you're an Oprah's Book Club fan...).  It's our first young adult sci-fi book.  The print version is 448 pages long -- we'll plan to read about half for next Tuesday's meeting.

See ya then!  Happy reading :)