By Susan Johnston
Read any good books lately? Do tell!
Although my assignments have been keeping my busy, I have found a little time to squeeze in some reading, mostly thanks to the ebook apps on my iPhone.
Here are some of the books I've read and loved over the last few months, along with a quick recap: The Violets of March by Sarah Jio. This beautifully written debut novel jumps back and forth in time between the present day and the 1940's, weaving an intriguing tale of love, guilt, and the many things that go unsaid. I also loved the descriptions of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Check out my recent interview with Sarah Jio, too. The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Told from the point of view of two colored maids and a white aspiring writer in Mississippi circa 1963, it's the kind of book that's almost... More...