A Girl Named Zippy

This month, Sara, has chosen a great book for us to read.

It is called "A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana. By Haven Kimmel

I've heard this is a fantastic book and I am excited to read it.

It was a New York Times Bestseller and it was one of "The Today Show" book club books.

Let's start the summer off right and read!




Did You Read?

Because I didn't. I am so sorry that I am the most horrible book club member. This month flew by and now it is June. When did that happen? I did rent the movie last week so I would at least know the story, here's what I thought.

I thought it was a cute story, very predictable. My favorite character was definitely the dad. He treated the women well. I liked his humor and that he was always nice to Edith, even though she was a servant. My least favorite character was...Edith. I know you thought I was going to say the cousin. The cousin was a wicked girl, but again very predictable. I hated how Edith wouldn't stand up for herself. She let other people influence almost every decision she made. That drove me crazy. This is just what I got from the cheesy "Made For TV" movie. Anyone actually read the book? I'd like to hear more.

The Inheritance

I hate to admit it, but I didn't recently read last month's book. I have read it before, but I couldn't find my copy and excuse, excuses... What did you all think?

This month, Amanda is going to choose the book. She gave me a few options, but her #1 pick was The Inheritance, By Louisa May Alcott. So, that is what we will read. Have fun!

The Secret Life of Bees

I am so excited that I finally read the book for Book Club. I always have good intentions, but never finish the books. I did read The Secret Life of Bees. I really liked this book. I would recommend this to other people. I felt like it took a long time for Lily to finally tell August who she was and for her to find out August's connection to her mother. I know a lot of things were happening in that time, but I was just so anxious to find out how and if August knew her mother. Then I thought when she did find out the book ended very quickly. I wish we could have read more and been able to see more of her life living with August after T. Ray let her go and she didn't have any more secrets. I was so happy that Lily ended up with a better life though and even though things didn't change with how her mother died and I felt bad that she was still the reason her mom died. She was able to have "closure" I guess and she was able to move forward in life without T. Ray holding her back. The whole story over all was great. It was fun. I am so excited for the movie to come out. I was told it comes out in October. I can't wait to see who they picked to play the characters and see how well they portray them and how similar it was to my imagination.

You Choose

Hope you are all enjoying "The Secret Life of Bees," by, Sue Monk Kidd.
I was thinking that it would be a good idea to rotate who chooses the book. That way we get a variety of different types of books and everyone gets to add some input. Comment here if you are interested in selecting a book to read and I will add your name to the rotation. Thanks!

Book of the Month: April

Let's read The Secret Life of Bees. I haven't read it in a while and I think it is a good one. Thank you, Sara, for the suggestion. Now go to the library right now and start reading!

Meh... It was okay

This is hilarious! I was seriously trying to remember why this book showed up on hold for me at the library! Well, now I know. I did read it. Honestly, not my favorite. I did like the author's writing style, but I agree that she took too long explaining/dwelling on non-important ideas. I thought both Dr. Henry & Norah had some serious issues that reflected onto Paul. I really feel sorry for the kid. Makes me want to be a good parent (although David really thought he was being good) so that my kids don't have to deal with all of my baggage.