The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding by Ryana Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner because I heard them interviewed on NPR once and I was intrigued. It really is very interesting and I’ve learned alot about Islam.
City Life by Witold Rybczynski because it was in the bookshelf and I needed something to read. I don’t have many options at home that I haven’t already read. It is actually pretty interesting.
Turbulent Souls: A Catholic Son’s Return to his Jewish Family by Stephen J. Dubner because it looked interesting. As it turns out, I’m nearly done and have a hard time putting it down because it is so interesting.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte because I never have and now that I am, I cannot believe I never read this! It is wonderful!
Culture Matters: How Values Shape Human Progress by Lawrence Harrison and Samuel Huntington because it’s been on the want to read list for at least 5 years.
I started Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody and William Hoffer but stopped reading it because I did not like the immediate tone of the book. I would understand the condescending tone after the point in the autobiography in which she is essentially held hostage in Iran, but not at the onset. It seemed borderline racist.
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris because I love his sarcasm and I have to read the autographed copy before I give it away for a Christmas present! He never fails to make me laugh out loud!
What I was reading:
What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman because I heard her interview on Fresh Air with Terry Gross one day on NPR, and I was very interested by the premise. Usually I don’t like mysteries, but this one sounds good. Update: Mediocre at best, but then again, I’m not a fan of mystery. I was surprised by the ending.
