Well, in 2008 I tried to read 2 books a month and was able to read 42. This year I'm going to try and improve my literacy and my book count by breaking the 50 mark. That means I'll have to read somewhere around book a week. I also really try not to have them all be picture books, even though those munchkins love them.
Lizzie, Rem and I just finished reading the Wizard of OZ which is really an allegory of the economic situation in 1890 in the US. (For instance the yellow brick road represents the Gold Standard, OZ is and ounce of Gold, the Scarecrow represents farmers, the Tin man factory workers, etc. etc.) The kids loved it, but I did stop before they melted the witch. Sarah, you know how I love to read socialist books.
Also, I've just finished reading Freakenomics, which is not as intellectual as your econ book Sarah, but talked about how we are all motivated by incentive whether you're a KKK member, a Sumo wrestle, or a Teacher. Now I've got Jeff turned on to it, and he's enjoying it. Warning: if you are planning to read it, the author has some very controversial views on why crime rate have gone down. As with everything I think that statistical number reflect some truth, but it doesn't mean it's easy to accept. Also his conclusion contradicts with some moral views I have so for the sake of mystery, I'll just say that one crime does not right another.
This last week I've finished the second book in the Fabenhaven series, which is a Young Adult book. Zeke would probably love this since he's braved Harry Potter already. I enjoyed the 2nd book in particular because it is kind of like Harry Potter meets Indiana Jones. I hope you enjoy reading them out loud all you Camden Place residents.
And now that I'm done with that, so I can completely round out my genres, I'm reading Mansfield Park, and practicing my English accent. Thanks for letting me borrow it Shanelle. I'll try and get it back to you soon.
Great blog idea Sarah! We can also link all our book list together at
I think that Mom, Shanelle, Rychelle and I are the only ones on right now, but sign up and be our friends.
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Very cool Heather,
I did go over and sign up at GoodReads, that looks like a fun site.
I was just reading on another blog the other day about the Wizard of Oz being about the 1890's, so that was fun to read your take on it.
I'll put Freakenomics on my list. I had recently heard about that one.
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