crap, I didn't notice that there is a more active thread about books (this one).
now I take back my comment about "what, has nobody read anything in over a year?"
I just finished
Last Night In Twisted River this morning. It's very John Irving, which means that I loved it.
When I say "It's very John Irving" I don't mean that it has bears, wresting, running, New England, Canada, and transgressive women....although it does have all of those things. I'm talking about the voice.
The thing that I love the most about his books is the way he starts his stories in the middle and jumps back and forth in time through the entire novel. Since I've started reading him I can't hardly make my way through a book that is mostly chronological.
Currently I'm reading
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. I'm only a chapter in so far, but I think I'll enjoy it. The author's voice reminds me of Gregory Maguire - although maybe it's really just the subject matter that's bringing me there. I can't wait to have a couple of days off so I can devour it.
Next up is
The Sisters Brothers. It's on my bedside table waiting for me right now. I know nothing at all about it other than that it was recommended by someone I think is super smart...and the cover art is freaking cool.