"You can define a person in two ways: by what they say and what they defend. If the two are the same, you have purpose. "

It was so slow at the beginning. I couldn't get into it... but after the foundation was laid... around pg 250... it was awesome. And if anyone would've told me getting her PhD was a giant part of it I'd have finished this book ages ago. Now back to dissertating!!!

After a week of educating, I'm getting my voluntary education on.

Perfect Spring Break read for a girl from Michigan with Michigan (albeit the other side) as the setting. Familiar yet distant. Still room to love this book.

Calming Read in a calming place. Poetry needs to be present. It was timely.

Heard this author on NPR the other day and I had to order the book. Join me in this necessary read!

Good book. Super easy read. Sometimes simplistic in description, sometimes deep. I feel as of it will reach a teenagers soul. And this quote is fitting as I sit waiting for my plane .... "...it's the airport. In a way, it's kind of like purgatory, isn't it? An in between place."

"What surprised me most about seeing my sister dead is the lingering smirk on her face." Really good first line... if your into that sort of thing. It's a super fast read.

"1898 John Elbert Wilkie, a friend of Harry Houdini, was put in charge of the United States Secret Service. Wilkie was a fan of Houdini and did his own tricks himself. It is the only time in history that a magician was in control of the Secret Service."
The intro page sucked me in. The personal dedication is kind of awesome too!

Historical Fiction on the Holocaust is fascinating. I enjoyed Sarah's Key and Those Who Save Us. Ill be reading All The Light We Cannot See next. The Turkish perspective of Last Train is something I was not aware of and I'm grateful to gain insight. At times this book is choppy and disjointed. Still a page turner and thought provoking. I also appreciate the fact that the Muslim people have a chance to be the good guys.

Very interesting read and right up my alley. Intersection of Muslims and Jews during The Holocaust gives me new perspective on my own personal worldview.

"History has failed us, but no matter." I love it already!

"Learning Hebrew is impossible for me." This guy gets me. Already.

I told the guy at Barnes and Noble that I like what everyone else likes. He gave me this. It sounds great. We shall see.

This book takes 10 minutes to read...if that. It's just a small reminder that you matter. It's well said and I hear one of my heroes voices reading it to me in my head. I'm literally balling my eyes out because I miss my hero so much. He just retired and he gave us his torch to carry but that task is proving very difficult. I'm still teaching for him. Thanks for being the best principal Mr. Pouncy. I miss you.

"When you know that everything matters - that every move counts as much as any other - you will begin living a life of permanent purpose."

Why didn't anyone tell me it would take 15 minutes to read this? I think I'll listen to the Ted talk. This wasn't all that inspiring.

This book is so cathartic. I absolutely felt it in my being. Insightful. Memorable. Remarkable. I will take many lessons from this book as I embark on my journey towards becoming a better human. The ending is a tear jerker.

Holiday presents from my brother. For a Disney fan/Spanish speaker. He gets me.

For a fan of her Forensic Anthropology novels I was not excited to read this one. That being said, it wasn't terrible. It wasn't great either. It was only page turning for maybe 4 moments of intensity. Read it for a dose of escape.

I don't know why it's a NYTimes bestseller. It's so cliche. But if America likes that sort of thing...

I'm loving it... and I think @hermyknee will too!

Kathy Reichs is amazing. She signed my book and gave great advice!

Naji al-Ali murdered over making these in 1987.

"A good caricature, like every work of art, is more true to life than reality itself. " Annibale Carracci

To read, per Mr. POUNCY.

Thanks to @hermyknee for making this known to me. Finally picked it up at the Notre Dame bookstore. #planefodder!

On the author..." he also claims to hate poetry". Me too?

Overall nice. Super short so I didn't mind any of the parts that didn't delve into my soul. Some parts did delve. I appreciate that. My favorite quip was about a promise in a snowstorm that warranted a pinky swear. We need more pinky swears in this world.

When your bff from forever ago wrote 4 books you didn't know about cause you are trying to write a dissertation yourself.

They made Profiteroles at the end of Season 1 the Show and they were tiny like cream puffs. Like I thought!!!
@hermyknee

You left this at my house. It's that a hint? I'm reading it now. @hermyknee

He might be my favorite author. I had to get the signed copy.

This book was not worth whatever I paid for it. It did not save me, as promised by the author, and I doubt it made the author stronger, except in her purse. I know poetry can be freeing but this poetry tried to be deep without going deep. This was a very superficial biography with one dimensional value. I have none of the presupposed ailments that the author diagnoses her audience with save one. And that one was not worth the read. #toostrong

"You did absolutely nothing to deserve it.
-fuck rape culture."

I think this might be good for book club? What do you think?

Ok bookclub, don't disappoint me.

This was the best book I've read all year. From my perspective (Polish girl in a Ukrainian dance group displaced to Dallas from Detroit where I had lots of Jewish friends) I could not have found a better choice. The images that popped into my head of the lead singer from Gogol Bordello almost caused me to pee my pants. The Ukrainian English language transformation is the best! The sad parts of meaningful history are necessary. Never forget.

Almost done. #Listsypartyofone

Onward to another unfinished book. Hopefully today, my friend.

I'm not crazy about this book. It didn't make me laugh (as promised by Lena Dunham, Helen Fielding, NPR, and like a million other people). There was too much discussion on masturbation and cigarettes. Also, after I spilled water on my second hand copy my book and my fingers reeked of ciggies. That was my favorite part. Read it if you choose.

Laura's other book...

Laura's Bookclub is reading this. I need to.

Today was way too faced paced I've got to slow this down.

"If you are wondering what my bitch's name is, it's Sammy Davis Junior, Junior" ?

This book was only ok in my opinion. It started out great with an inspiring dedication and neat story about her dad but then it turned into a mish mosh of disjointed anecdotes that were cool individually but we're not necessarily connected. Her use of the term Surreal to relate a grouping of anecdotes seemed inappropriate and far fetched. I learned tidbits if info but not a wealth of knowledge like I'd prefer. Read it if you want.

Current mood= Traveling!!!

This was the last book I read with my mom. She passed away in Oct 2013 but I only had the strength to finish it this past January. As with any good book, I passed it in to a friend after I finished it. It's so meaningful on many levels. It's a starting point of reference for how one might teach an American Literature class. It mentions some founding lit that I've never read. For example now I want to read Daisy Miller. This book is a must!!!