What I'm Reading

I've got a great stack of books just waiting for me.  Last time I went to the library I spent some time browsing in the new biography and non-fiction section.  Here's what I'm reading (a few I've already finished)...As with so many other areas of my life, my choices are very diverse!

This book looks so good to me.  It's got lots of questions that have been answered by people from all over the world.  Here's some of the questions--What is your earliest memory?, What were your dreams as a child?, What does love mean to you?, Have you suffered from discrimination?, What does God mean to you? and so on.  Each question is answered by 5 to 10 people from all over the world and all walks of life.  I am thinking this is one that I'd like to read with Ollie and even read some of them aloud at the dinner table.  I think it's good to get a global perspective.  You can click on this link to see this book at Amazon.com
6 Billion Others: Portraits of Humanity from Around the World

I used to love to watch Regis and Kathie Lee.  I know this woman has taken a lot of flack over the years but I can't help but like her.  So, when I saw this book I knew I just had to read it.  I have no idea what it's all about, I'll let you know after I read it. 
Just When I Thought I'd Dropped My Last Egg: Life and Other Calamities

The author of this book is an advice columnist and I thought that sounded interesting.  Here's what the first paragraph says, "Millions of Americans know and love Amy Dickinson from reading her syndicated advice column, 'Ask Amy' and and from hearing her wit and wisdom weekly on National Public Radio.  Amy's audience loves her for her honesty, her small-town values, and the fact that her motto is 'I make the mistakes so you don't have to.'  In "The Mighty Queens of Freeville," Amy Dickinson shares those mistakes and her remarkable store.  This is the tale of Amy and her daughter and the people who helped raise them after Amy found herself a reluctant single parent."  This book is just begging to be read, don't you agree?
The Mighty Queens of Freeville: The True Story of a Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them

Okay, I'll admit it, I chose this one because she talks about her a*$ looking big right on the front cover and I just couldn't resist.  The whole title is, "Such a Pretty Fat:  One Narcissist's Quest to Discover if Her Life Makes Her A#$ look Big."  Couldn't resist.
Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie Is Not the Answer

I'm not sure about this one, it's super fat--like 4 inches thick.  A friend recommended it so I will at least give it a shot.  It has something to do with a man born mute who raises dogs.  I'll report back on this one as well.  It will probably be the last one I read though so it may be a while.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel (P.S.)

I'm reading this now, I just started it this morning and even with a busy day I may finish it tonight.  It's a super fast read and funny.  It's by a mom of 5 boys and I am thoroughly enjoying her candid look at life as a mom of 5 boys.  She has a blog and I read on there that she just had a baby and it's a girl!!  That little girl will be able to grow up someday and write a book I bet!  Here is the link to her blog--Testosterhome.
How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys

This was a good read, long and intense but full of history and information about the Fundamentalist side of Mormonism.  I recommend if you like this sort of thing...
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

Hannah just finished this book and she really wants me to read it too.  So, it's on my pile as well.  She loved it and learned a lot about the Civil Rights Movement.  The end was pretty scary for her though but when she finally finished it she said she'd never, ever forget the last line.  If that's not a sign of a good book I don't know what is. 
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry [ROLL OF THUNDER HEAR MY CRY]

Okay, so that's what I've read, am reading, or am planning on reading in the near future.  If you are interested in any of these books and actually click on the link and actually buy the book from Amazon I get something like 10%.  I've joined "Amazon Associates."  Unfortunately, adding this awesome feature of so easily linking to books and the pictures has caused some upset for me in the way my pictures load.  Not sure if it will be worth it.  I seriously doubt any of you, my loyal readers, will actually buy any of these books.  Especially since you know that I got all of them at the library and you could too!  :0)