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1paghababian
I'm back for another year, although I didn't make my goal of 75 last year. One of my New Year's resolutions is to read more books (and to post them to LibraryThing ASAP!), so I shouldn't be disappearing for months at a time this year.
1) Dear American Airlines by Jonathan Miles - I wasn't completely sure what I was getting into when I picked this up, but the story captivated me and I couldn't stop reading. Narrator Bennie is stuck in O'Hare airport, on the way to the wedding of his estranged daughter - the entire airport has shut down, no planes in or out, and Bennie is left writing a refund request letter to American Airlines. This epic 180-page letter, though, is more about his life than why he needs his $300+ back. The letter quickly becomes autobiographical, jumping from point to point within his lifetime. This is a poignant and quirky look at a down-and-out life. The only part I wasn't thrilled with were the sections where Bennie transcribed portions of a novel that he is translating from Polish to English - maybe that part just went over my head, but I wasn't seeing it tying in so well with the rest of the story.
And I started reading The Hunger Games this morning - good thing it's going to be a snowy day here in Boston, because now all I want to do is curl up and read!
1) Dear American Airlines by Jonathan Miles - I wasn't completely sure what I was getting into when I picked this up, but the story captivated me and I couldn't stop reading. Narrator Bennie is stuck in O'Hare airport, on the way to the wedding of his estranged daughter - the entire airport has shut down, no planes in or out, and Bennie is left writing a refund request letter to American Airlines. This epic 180-page letter, though, is more about his life than why he needs his $300+ back. The letter quickly becomes autobiographical, jumping from point to point within his lifetime. This is a poignant and quirky look at a down-and-out life. The only part I wasn't thrilled with were the sections where Bennie transcribed portions of a novel that he is translating from Polish to English - maybe that part just went over my head, but I wasn't seeing it tying in so well with the rest of the story.
And I started reading The Hunger Games this morning - good thing it's going to be a snowy day here in Boston, because now all I want to do is curl up and read!
2muddy21
Hi Pam,
Nice to see you again - I went AWOL a bit last year but am hoping to be more consistent this year. 45-minutes north of Boston here, so we're almost neighbors. Good luck in your job hunt!
Nice to see you again - I went AWOL a bit last year but am hoping to be more consistent this year. 45-minutes north of Boston here, so we're almost neighbors. Good luck in your job hunt!
3paghababian
I went a bit AWOL last year too - we can keep each other on track ;)
5alcottacre
Glad you are back with us, Pam!
6paghababian
Thanks, guys!
2) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I've heard numerous recommendations for this book, but it wasn't until a friend gave it to me for Christmas that I decided to give it a go. In the middle of a snow storm (not a bad one, but one that lasted two days) here in Boston, I snuggled up in bed and started reading... and couldn't stop. This is an amazing read - I haven't had a read in a long time that I couldn't put down, but that's exactly what happened with this one.
The story - children are picked by lottery from all the different districts in the country, then sent to battle where the last one left standing is the victor - is similar to many stories out there, but Collins' writing is captivating and made me feel like I was there the whole time. I was genuinely laughing and crying along with the characters. And as a fan of the show Survivor, I couldn't help but think about the similarities and differences between that show and the reality show in the book.
I'm itching to read Catching Fire now, but since I've heard it ends on a cliffhanger, I'm almost afraid to read it until book 3 comes out...
2) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I've heard numerous recommendations for this book, but it wasn't until a friend gave it to me for Christmas that I decided to give it a go. In the middle of a snow storm (not a bad one, but one that lasted two days) here in Boston, I snuggled up in bed and started reading... and couldn't stop. This is an amazing read - I haven't had a read in a long time that I couldn't put down, but that's exactly what happened with this one.
The story - children are picked by lottery from all the different districts in the country, then sent to battle where the last one left standing is the victor - is similar to many stories out there, but Collins' writing is captivating and made me feel like I was there the whole time. I was genuinely laughing and crying along with the characters. And as a fan of the show Survivor, I couldn't help but think about the similarities and differences between that show and the reality show in the book.
I'm itching to read Catching Fire now, but since I've heard it ends on a cliffhanger, I'm almost afraid to read it until book 3 comes out...
7alcottacre
I am patently not reading Catching Fire until the third book comes out! I hate it when author's end books on cliffhangers.
8ronincats
I'm with Stasia--not going to touch Catching Fire until the third one is ready and out.
Where are you, Pam? It's been over a month!
Where are you, Pam? It's been over a month!
