I've been feeling a little bit eugghhish lately. I feel like my emotions sort of remind me of runny eggs. I don't even know what that means but I suppose that would be my excuse for the lack of interesting posts as of late.

 In fact, I still have nothing of real interest to say so I thought I would simply inform you that a long while back a read a book. A really great book. The Secret Life of Bees. Read it because you will like it! It didn't exactly get me branching out in the reading area but my mom suggested it and she only suggests really good books so I read it and it was wonderful. I'm currently working on Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis. I'm having a hard time focusing on it (that reminds me--it's due tomorrow. Shows you how much effort I've put into reading it) but he makes a lot of good points and I feel like there is a lot of truth to what he has to say. So, read on. 

Maybe when I feel like I can put my feelings into words besides "eugghh" and "runny eggs", I'll get back to you. To keep you satisfied, please enjoy these pictures of Reed on his 33rd birthday! That old man... Gotta love him. 

I got him that awesome shirt with his favorite quote on it.

All of those animals sing... I promise, it's not as creepy as it looks.

WHY? Have I never had an Edible Arrangement before today?? Incredible. 

In case you were wondering, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was a complete success. I couldn't put it down and completely ignored Reed for several hours while I finished it up. Consider it my next recommendation. As for your suggestions, thank you for all of them! I'll get started on them, I promise. But where to start... I'll let you know how it goes and if I liked your suggestion or not.

Isn't reading great?

Ok, Kids

I'm a really, REALLY picky reader. Usually, if I'm not satisfied with a book within the first chapter it's a no-go. But...I realize this is a horrible habit and I need to break out of this historical fiction feminist novel never-ending cycle I'm in and just read something new. 

 I faithfully read a blog of a girl whom (who? I never know) I have never met and, truthfully, don't even know her full name. She is starting a book club. You can meet with her in person (in New York) or discuss via her blog. But, because I don't live in New York and I'm too chicken to comment on her blog for fear of her discovering my little secret, I'm reading the book on my own and I suppose I shall keep my comments to myself. For book club, they (those who were actually invited) are reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I got it today and I already love it. I'll admit that it doesn't exactly get me out of my comfort zone when it comes to genre but the whole thing got me thinking...

If this girl, that I do not know in the least (although at this point I may as well have known her her entire life) could recommend a book that I am thoroughly enjoying, maybe other people (you--my readers, I mean) can suggest books for me to read. And maybe, just possibly, I will read them. The whole of them! And maybe, if you can suggest books that I like, I can also suggest books that possibly you will like! It could be a big circle of book suggesting love!

And so, I suggest my first book. Admittedly, I'm a little biased because of my recent obsession with all things Africa, but this one really is a good one. The Poisonwood Bible has recently graced my life. Try it, you might like it. Either way, let me know what you think. And please, please, please! What book would you suggest for me? When I finish The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society I'll let you know what I think and then get started on your suggestions.

Three cheers for reading.