What I have been reading

I have not read a children's book yet, but I do like the idea and think it would be fun to re-visit one of my many childhood favorites . . . I do, however, want to tell you about an excellent trilogy that I just finished in case anyone is interested. The books are called Sisters of Cain, Brothers of Cain, and Children of Cain by Miriam Grace Monfredo. They are historical novels based on the early years of the Civil War. I love historical novels (especially about the Civil War) because you learn some facts while other fictional characters are woven in to make the books more exciting! These books are based on two sisters, one who is a nurse and one who is an intelligence spy for the U.S. Treasury. This trilogy is full of non-stop action, mystery, suspense, romance, war, travel, deception, death, pretty much everything you could hope for in a book! I would highly recommend this series to anyone and everyone!! (I own copies of all three if you are interested in borrowing them.)

Children's Book

Mandy great idea with the childrens book.  Especially since you and Lori and with child right now. Hannah, any news from you? :)

One childrens book that I like right now is "The Napping House" by Don and Audrey Wood.  These are the same authors who wrote "King Biggoods in the Bathtub". It is simply delightful and I really enjoy the illistrations.

Jane Eyre . . . almost

I should have posted this a long time ago. . . I did read most of Jane Eyre, but I didn't get to finish it before it was due back at the library. I tried to renew it, but couldn't because someone had requested it - maybe one of you lovely ladies?? Anyways, I got to the intense part when they were about to get married and everything blew up into smoke when it was discovered that Mr. Rochester was already married to another woman aka crazy lady! What bad timing to have to give the book up!

I had seen the movie already, so I knew what was going to happen and I already know how the story will end, but I am still planning to finish it one of these days. While the movie is excellent, I would not recommend watching it before you read the book. I normally don't do that, and now I am reminded as to why. It takes some of the fun out of reading the book if you already know what the outcome will be.

It took me awhile to get into the book. I would probably have been ok if the first 1/3 of it didn't exist. To me, it was just slow. But it did offer important insights into Jane's life and who she is and why she acted the way she did. It was very sad to see the way she was treated as a child and hard to read about how she never really expected to be loved, even by Mr. Rochester. In the end, she got more than what she had ever hoped for, and what I think she deserved - true love.

I am glad to know that our book club is still alive and that you're out there reading the books! Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one . . . and then somebody posts a comment and I get all excited. I look forward to many more good books to come!

Jane Eyre

Did anyone else read it? After reading this book I just want to read Jane Austen.

I really liked this book. At first I couldn't really understand Jane's character. She didn't seem to like people or need affection, but she really did - she just buried that. Oh and when her and Mr. Rochester were going to get married and he wanted to get her everything pretty and called her beautiful she spat in his face. It made me so angry. What girl doesn't like being called beautiful and being adored? Why couldn't she receive the beautiful gifts?

I think it was good for her to run away. She grew up and really understood human interaction and relationships so much more. I really liked this quote:

"there is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow-creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort".

Its such a true statement.

I loved this book. It was very unique and taught a lot about love.

Children's Book Review...

I've been somewhat absent from the book blog lately. I apologize, and plan to get back on track. Since March is practically over and I never chose a book for us all to read I thought we could each choose a children's book to read this month!

Tell us the title of the book and why you like it, why you recommend it ect. I hope this is okay with everyone for this month. I'll do better next time! I look forward to hearing back from you all.