Susan's Bookshelf
I'm an avid reader with multiple books going at once. Here's a sample of my current and most recent reads:
Marathon: You Can Do It!
by Jeff Galloway
I'm registered to run my first marathon in Akron, OH on September 25th. Galloway has developed a unique run-walk method of training and competing that thousands swear by to prevent injuries and increase stamina. So far, so good!
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Death is the narrator for this World War II-era story about a young girl who steals her first book at age nine, before she is able to read. Each book she steals (and her reasons for doing so) weave together a character-rich tale over decades that will tug at your emotions.
Garlic and Sapphires
by Ruth Reichl
As the New York Time's restaurant critic for most of the 1990's, Reichl could make or break a business with one review. She was so well-known that she had to dress in disguises in order to sample restaurants without receiving special treatment. A funny and fascinating read about great food and (sometimes) great service. Plus, she includes recipes that will make you want to pick up a frying pan!
The Help
by Katherine Stockett
Set during the civil rights movement in Jackson, Mississippi, this debut novel explores the complex relationship black help had with their white bosses: trusted to raise their children but not polish the silverware. I listened to this one on CD and the acting is so captivating, I'd sit in my car just to hear the end of a chapter.
A Walk in the Woods
by Bill Bryson
Bryson is well-known for his humorous travelogues and this one is a laugh-out-loud riot. You'll be fully engaged as Bryson and a buddy attempt to hike the entire Appalachian trail. (It convinced me to cross this goal off my life list!)
The
Power of Full Engagement
by
Jim Loher and
Tony
Schwartz
I dip back into this book often because I love the way the authors challenge readers to manage their energy, not time.
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