If you have looked around this blog you might have noticed two lists on the side bar titled “What We’re Watching” and “What We’re Reading.” Captain Y is a big movie buff and basically wants to watch every movie that comes out. Me? I like movies but am what you might call a book worm. I’m always reading at least one book and often times have two or three going. I’ve read two really good books lately that I wanted to share.
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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This book is long, over 500 pages, but totally worth it! Set in Ethiopia, it follows the lives of twin boys born to doctors at a mission hospital. The story is unique and very well told. I would get so lost in the story that when I looked up I would be surprised to find yourself sitting in Texas instead of Africa! The author is a doctor and he manages to incorporate medical information in an interesting, and not disgusting, way that adds validity and a very interesting aspect to the story.
The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern
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This engaging and whimsical tale is set in the late 1800’s in Europe and the United States. It is a story of love, friendship and magic set on the stage of Le Cirque des Reves, The Night Circus. It’s hard to say too much more about the story without giving away pertinent details but this is another book where I found myself completely lost in the story.
If you are looking for a good read pick up one of these books and you will not be disappointed.
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