Month: June 2015 (Page 1 of 2)

I find that good things are often forgotten and this is especially true of books. Recently this book was offered at a huge discount on a BookBub email (if you love books and haven’t gotten on BookBub then you’re missing out). Here’s how Amazon describes the it: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1965, The Keepers of the House is Shirley Ann Grau’s masterwork, a many-layered indictment of racism and rage that is as terrifying as it is wise.

While set in a different era, you’ll find parallels to today’s racial environment. I can’t believe that I’d never heard of it, let alone read it. I also can’t believe that it hasn’t been made into a movie. It’s sort of like The Help, but with violence. And a killer ending. I give it two thumbs up.

I always enjoy reading novels. I read some that are recommended to me and others that I come across as I browse bookstores or the newspaper or The Atlantic magazine. I enjoy many of them, whether they are excellent or average. I like a good story.

Every now and then I read a novel that is excellent, one not to pass up. All The Light You Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr, fits in that category.  Set during World War II, the story follows a blind French girl and a young Nazi soldier until their paths cross. The writing is fabulous and the story compelling. Even though I read the book this past winter, I find myself thinking about it at odd times. That’s one sign of a good book. No need to tell you more, but if you’re looking for a summer book, give this one a go.