Have you been sharing the passion and finding the connection?

Even if you have not agreed to participate as a leader for the Reading Rave (Raving about Reading) 2008, I hope you have been having conversations with people about what they have read.  Sometimes, they won’t want to talk about that, or it will lead them into other areas of their life.  Just follow the conversation ! It’s not so much about the subject, but connecting with others initially through the joy of reading. 

Leaders, now is the time to start letting me know what you are planning for the day:

May 3rd (Saturday)-  what are your plans; and with whom do  you intend to share?

What has happened with my current conversation? Two new books to read!

David Baldacci’s Camel Club and Jodi Picoult’s Keeping Faith. Although very different novels, the people who shared with me indicate they are strong, character-driven novels…. something I really enjoy.  The surprise for me was that my sister has such terrific taste in fiction (better than mine) and that we like Picoult for the same reason- she can write about difficult topics and not make them grim !

I have been sharing with friends how much I am enjoying Australian mystery writer Kerry Greenwood.  I love her Phryne Fisher mysteries and have just discovered her Corinna Chapman mysteries.  Both take place in Australia (1920’s for Phryne and present day for Corinna). Both are “amateur” detectives (Phyrne is a lady of means and Corinna is an ex-accountant turned baker).  Raisins and Almonds features the Jewish community; Earthly Delights has a strong sub-plot (and recipe) about making the perfect muffin.

Keep the conversations going, my dear ones ! Share, share, share the joy, passion and connection of reading !