I must finished the "The Girl Who..." trilogy and loved it. Then I read "Special Topics in Calamity Physics." Liked it a lot; reminded me of "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt. Now I'm reading some random chick lit book I picked up at a book sale because it's lighter than what I've read lately. Will probably read the Freakonomics sequel next.

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Anonymous wrote:Just read Buddhism for Mothers. Fantastic, fantastic book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am not Buddhist, nor am I particularly touchy-feely. But you don't have to be either to soak in the information about mindfulness, paying attention, and dealing with stress. Incredibly accessible.

Which one? It looks like there are three different books in the series.

There are several books with this title, which one did you read and enjoy?

Was reading Save the World by Julia Alvarez, but I can't get into it. So, I went to go buy Cleopatra but it was all sold out.

Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff.

Anonymous wrote:Just read Buddhism for Mothers. Fantastic, fantastic book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am not Buddhist, nor am I particularly touchy-feely. But you don't have to be either to soak in the information about mindfulness, paying attention, and dealing with stress. Incredibly accessible.

Which one? It looks like there are three different books in the series.

I finished Julie Orringer's huge, harrowing, but I think well-written, World War II book The Invisible Bridge recently. Looking for something lighter, I just started Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Anyone read either of these and have opinions?

Just read Buddhism for Mothers. Fantastic, fantastic book. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I am not Buddhist, nor am I particularly touchy-feely. But you don't have to be either to soak in the information about mindfulness, paying attention, and dealing with stress. Incredibly accessible.

I recommended Albright's memoir on one of these threads. So excited you're reading it-- It's so good! I happened to be in Charlottesville one year on the 4th of July and heard her speak at a naturalization ceremony held on the beautiful grounds of Jefferson's estate, Monticello. She was just terrific. I didn't personally know anyone being naturalized but thought it'd be a great way to celebrate the 4th, and it was.

13:40 -- did you like Happens Every Day? I read that a few years ago. I recall it being a quick read, but feeling like the author was leaving something out to protect her kids. Basically I didn't feel like post-divorce life (hubby takes up with the hot French professor) was as rosy as she was making it.

Just finished Jonathan Franzen's Freedom (entertaining, but not the Great American Novel as Time Magazine seems to think.) Next up: Homer and Langely by E.L. Doctrow.

Just read Happens Every Day, I think based on a recommendation from here. Interesting, fast read. Going to start Nurture Shock tomorrow.

The Department of Mad Scientists by Michael Belfiore (the history of DARPA). I find it fascinating. Can you spell g-e-e-k?

Still trying to finish The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest, then it's the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1

Anonymous wrote:Just thought I'd start the latest round.

I finished Sarah's Key. Thought it was pretty poorly written, but I couldn't help thinking about the book after I finished anyway. Next up is Madeline Albright's biography, which was recommended on DCUM.

Madeline Albright's biography is one of the best things I ever read. She is truly an inspiration.

Just thought I'd start the latest round.

I finished Sarah's Key. Thought it was pretty poorly written, but I couldn't help thinking about the book after I finished anyway. Next up is Madeline Albright's biography, which was recommended on DCUM.