Summer Reading

Unfortunately, between summer classes, moving and a tonsillectomy I haven't had much time to enjoy pleasure reading. I'm officially counting the days off until I can read for pleasure without academic penalty (only 2 more weekdays!).

I have managed to sneak in a few books in the last week or so---Anybody Out There and Baby Proof.

I devoured Marian Keyes' latest, Anybody Out There, and loved every heartbreaking moment of it. If you ever want to read substantial, witty and freakishly funny chick-lit, check out most anything by Marian Keyes. My personal advice---start with Watermelon. If you don't find yourself laughing outloud, she's probably not the author for you.

I also engulfed Emily Giffin's latest, Baby Proof. Giffin has only published 3 books, but each are wonderful. In Baby Proof Giffin really captures the essence of what it feels like to be someone who does not want children and society's perception of that decision. (Most people think it is unnatural to not want to procreate at free will.) Married life can be quite fulfilling without a baby in tow. I was thrilled that someone finally tapped into a sentiment I've had for most of life. Too bad life doesn't imitate art because Giffin has 2 children herself.

At least she sought to understand the choice not to have children!

Reading by Danny Vigil. See more of his work at www.dannyvigil.com.