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Summer Reading
August 13, 2009
We are story. All of us. What comes to matter then is the creation of the best possible story we can while we’re here; you, me, us, together.
-Richard Wagamese
Ever-vigilant Dales Wares pointed out the other day that we had not posted our summer reading list in ExchangeEveryDay for a few years.  So here is a baker's dozen of books that Bonnie and I have enjoyed of late.  We encourage you to "Post a Comment" at the end of this message sharing your favorite literary finds.  In a week or so we will compile all the suggestions into one summer reading list and post it on our web site.
  • All She Was Worth by Miyuki Miyabe
  • The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
  • Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie
  • A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif 
  • The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
  • Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • Londonstani by Gautam Malkani
  • My Uncle Napoleon by Iraj Pezeshkzad
  • Olive Kitteredge by Elizabeth Strout
  • Songs without Words by Ann Packer
  • Sunset and Sawdust by Joe R. Lansdale
  • Trading Dreams at Midnight by Diane McKinney-Whitestone   



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Comments (14)

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Dale Wares · August 18, 2009
OKDHS
Oklahoma City, OK, United States


Based on last summer's reading list, I went looking for a book and ended up selecting a new book by the same author: Sonata for Miriam by Linda Olsson. The book includes scenes from New Zealand, Poland, and Sweden; loss including identity and love; and ends on a happy note.

Judith Pack · August 17, 2009
Child Care Resources
Red Bank, NJ, United States


Sacred Hunger by Barry Unsworth--beautiful writing and a remarkable story about slavery, the Middle Passage and the devastating effects of greed.

Also, The Great Brain Debate by John E. Dowling.

Connie · August 14, 2009
SS. Peter and Paul School
Boonville, MO, United States


"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell has also written "Blink" and "The Tipping Point" - all provocative reading for those interested in thinking more deeply about thinking, learning, and the many variables that contribute to an individual's success.

Rosario Villasana-Ruiz · August 13, 2009
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, United States


I enjoyed an oldie but goodie that had me fascinated...and at times laughing, such insights! If you haven't read it yet try The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, wonderful. I've also been working with The Genius of Play by Sally Jenkinson, A Mandate for Playful Learning In Preschool by Hirsh-Pasek, Golinkoff, Berk & Singer and Taking Back Childhood by Carlsson-Paige for inspiration for the new school year.

Kelly · August 13, 2009
Thomas Learning Centers
Denver, CO, United States


The Help by Kathryn Stockett--Jackson MS in 63-- a young woman of privilege interviews attempts to interview black maids to find out what it is "really like" to work for white women. Both sides are shown and the story is one in which you fall into with no desire to get out.

Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos -2004, but still wonderful. About building our own families, guilt, restitution and love.

Lynne Brown · August 13, 2009
Prince George, B.C., Canada


Another couple of summer reads are "The Flying Troutmans" by Miriam Toews about a very different road trip and "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon about the anxiety of retirement and family dynamics. Read on!

Janet Gonzalez-Mena · August 13, 2009
Fairfield, CA, United States


I don't know why this doesn't work for me. I've posted twice and I keep getting an error message. I want to share Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath & Dan Heath. Good reading, useful information.

Jo-Ann Spence · August 13, 2009
Lowell Day Nursery
Lowell, Mass, United States


I have been reading a series of books by Lisa Scottoline. Her characters are woman lawyers who are solving mysteries but with historic or societal issues as well. My favorite so far was one that dealt with Italian Americans who were sent to internment camps in WWII and the ties that had with the present. Very interesting!! Smart, funny and interesting women characters!

Lucinda Hietbrink · August 13, 2009
Childrens Lighthouse
Jacksonville, FL, United States


The Story of Edgar Sawtelle was one of my favorite books so far this year.

Mary Sibley · August 13, 2009
Children\'s Services Council
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States


I highly recommend The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. It will have you laughing and crying almost simultaneously!

Clairece Feagin · August 13, 2009
Hillsborough, NC, United States


"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)"
More than a collection of hilarious anecdotes from the life of this Nobel Prize-winning physicist, this book is an inspiring commentary on learning by understanding.

JoAnn Hickman · August 13, 2009
Leonardo, NJ, United States


"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett is a wonderful book. I have yet to meet anyone who has not loved it! You will not want to leave the characters you come to know.

Andrea Martin · August 13, 2009
Child Care Support Network
Carolina, RI, United States


#1 Ladies Dectective Agency by Alexander McCall
Looking for a thoughtful read that will make you smile along the way. Precious,this books protagonist,will provide that & more.

Imelda · August 13, 2009
Barnardos
Dublin, Ireland


One of the most beautiful, poignant and memorable books I have read recently is 'The Secret Scripture' by Sebastian Barry. It has deservedly won prizes.



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