Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Mrs. Lily Mott, Come on Down!

Hey, everyone. I hope y'all have enjoyed the thoroughly thrilling (and ultimately dissatisfying -- sorry, Todd, but that's what I think) "Smilla's Sense of Snow." It is time to move on and the lucky discussion leader for the month of May is none other than our own, lovely, Lily Mott. (cue cheering crowd noises: Yeah! Wohoo! Alright!)

Lily brings us back to our philosophical roots with her selection, "Till We Have Faces" by the excellent C.S. Lewis. I know almost nothing about this book but "I am already disposed to approve of it" (to quote one of the best books on the planet) because (1) it's CS Lewis; and (2) it's Lily's suggestion.

So. Get to work! Lily, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Out with the Old and in with the New

Well it's a new month and you all (or ya'll according to Abby) know what that means...it's time for a riveting review of last month's read. Jill, I simply cannot wait a minute longer to read your fascinating take on Blood Brothers. I'm sure you have lots to say about this interesting book you recommended.

It's also time to start a new book: Smilla's Sense of Snow. This book tells a tale of murder and international intrigue amidst the snowy peaks of the mighty Alps. It's full of highs and lows, twists and turns and will leaving you thinking "hmmmm...that book gave me a whole new outlook on not only snow, but life itself." OK, maybe it won't because maybe none of what I just said is true. I'm pretty sure there is going to be some snow involved based on the title, but I haven't read much yet so the rest is still a mystery....a mystery we will all solve together as members of The Finer Things Book Club.