The Woman's Day Reading List

I took a peek. Some I have already read, some I want to read, and others I've never heard of. Have you read any of these? Any of them on your book-list for the summer? Discuss!

http://www.womansday.com/Content/Family-Lifestyle/The-Woman-s-Day-Reading-List?cid=5385

The Eight -- (chess anyone?)

I listened to this complex and detailed novel in the car. Nearly caused me to miss my exit a few times.

Robin Carr Series - Book 2 & 3

I have now finished the 2nd and 3rd book in the series -- which is really Chapter 2 & 3 of a very long book. As usual, everything turns out perfectly for the main characters.

Robyn Carr Series -- Virgin River, Book 1

MaMa has been hounding me to read this series for a while. It finally came up on my library booklist and I plunged in. Simple writing style, simple story, predictible -- but I got hooked on the characters nonetheless.

Reality isn't a factor, so forget about the fact that nobody has to worry about money ever and the seemingly utopian community -- it's still a fun read for the beach.

Contrary to what you might think, it does NOT make me long to live in an obscure, rural area. I"m reading the 2nd in the series now. (Shelter Mountain)

Chick-Lit warning to all you macho guys out there.

Oooo-la-la!!!

Okay, so I don't see 'eye to eye' with all of the material in this book, it still was worth the read and most of the principles were in alignment with my own values and beliefs. I liked the male vs. female perspectives.

The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer

Ho-hum. Some beautiful style, but after "The Confessions of Max Tivoli" I probably expected too much.

An American Wife - by Curtis Sittenfeld

I just finished this novel that is fiction, but based on Laura Bush. I listened on CD's and the narrater was very good.

Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner

Interesting look into the life of a pre-teen in a Jewish household. This is somewhat of a sequel to Weiner's novel "Good in Bed"

Don't break your neck getting a copy, but if you're going to the beach...

The Man Who Doesn't Exist

Hey guys -- In addition to tweeting my novel (#tweetednovel @johnmbaird on twitter), I'm also archiving the previous posts on my blog The Man Who Doesn't Exist. Check it out. Please follow me too. Let me know if you love/hate, etc. thanks.

The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan

I recently finished this poignant story of a woman who is a mother, wife and daughter, and defining herself in each area. The characters were rich in style and I identified with so many things in the story.

I listened to this one in the car, and the narrator is absolutely delightful. Her enunciation and tone are captivating.