Well, I sure can! Charles & Emma was absolutely wonderful!! I practically inhaled it. If you have any interest in what Charles Darwin the man was like (or more importantly his wife, Emma) then you need to read this. It really gave me an insight into what a struggle he had writing such a monumental work (and still controversial to this day!). No matter the differences in opinion on religion, his wife and he had a really strong marriage and through ups and downs this never changed. I don't think I'm doing this touching book justice. I guess all I can really say is that the love that these two people felt for each other is conveyed beautifully by the author and it fleshes out a character from history that has always seemed one-dimensional to me. I got tears reading it (in a good way) and I highly recommend it!
What's next on the agenda? My dear friend (and fellow librarian), Mrs. B. has recommended I read Ruined by Paula Morris. This is another young adult novel but this one is a work of historical fiction (at least I hope it is or else I'm locking the windows tonight). It's set in New Orleans and is about a girl who encounters a ghost. I'm told the detail is incredible and that it will knock my socks off (I might have paraphrased this somewhat). I will get started on it right away and report back here with my findings just as soon as I'm finished.
Keep reading!!
I have a varied taste in literature. I read everything from children's literature to science fiction/fantasy to nonfiction. In this blog I'm going to discuss the books I'm currently reading as well as give recommendations based on books I've already read. Need a rec? Well, just ask!
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