Monday Lunch
I made my favorite breakfast sandwich for lunch and enjoyed it alongside a sliced red pepper.
The Whole She-Bang
Since my office is -5 degrees today, I also sipped on a hot tumbler full of Yogi Egyptian licorice mint tea to warm my insides.
Yogi Tea is Good for Me!
It worked and I am feeling comfy cozy now!
Moving right along to some fun book talk…
Water for Elephants
You guys know your stuff. You’re two-for-two when it comes to book recommendations. I absolutely loved The Hunger Games but I must say Water for Elephants is in a class all its own.
Water for Elephants
I love reading. I have always enjoyed curling up on the couch and getting lost in the pages of a good book. Reading relaxes me, excites me, energizes and renews me. And that’s exactly what Water for Elephants did every time I turned a page.
Water for Elephants is a truly beautiful book. I usually read a book and simply enjoy the story. In the case of this novel, I enjoyed both the story and the words. The author, Sara Gruen, has a way with words that is unparalleled. Time and time again I found myself in awe not only of the story Gruen crafted but her word choice as well.
I deeply admire the time and energy Gruen clearly poured into her research prior to writing Water for Elephants. The story takes place during the Great Depression and follows the life of Jacob, a young veterinarian of a traveling circus. Though the novel is fiction, I felt like everything I read could have actually occurred. (After finishing the book and doing my own research, I learned that many of the events detailed in the book actually did take place on various circuses during the 1930s.)
The book was intriguing, romantic, exciting, passionate and truly captivating. I highly recommend it and cannot wait for the movie to come out in April!
Water for Elephants Movie
I’ll be there opening night, I can assure you!
And now it’s onto the next book! The Art of Racing in the Rain is looking like the current front-runner…
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The Art of Racing in the Rain is excellent.
I laughed and cried and cried more…and then laughed. It tells the story from such an interesting perspective and in such an interesting way. Enjoy!
Wow, you devoured that book — Although I think I did the same, because it is really so great!
I’m just about going crazy ’round here, because Borders Book Store is having a going-out-of-business sale. I got four new books today!
I recommend Pillars of the Earth, it is crazy long but SO good.
I read that book with my book club over a year ago and loved every page of it. I didn’t know Reese and Robert were starring in the movie! Definitely a MUST SEE 🙂
I have heard so many good things about this book! Its next on my list!! : )
You are going to absolutely love the Art of Racing in the Rain! Any dog lover would. Glad you’re reading that next.
The Art of Racing in the Rain is terrific. As a dog lover, I believe you’ll really enjoy it.
The Art of Racing in the Rain is an amazing story! Keep the tissues handy as you near the ending! I was on an airplane – all tears and sniffles – but an amazing ending!
I’ve heard really great reviews about water for elephants! i think my mom has it, maybe it’ll be my next read 🙂
I read The Art of Racing in the Rain- it is a very good book, quick and easy read and very sad. But def good. I think you’ll like it seeing as you are a dog lover!
The Art of Racing in the Rain is such a great book, but very sad, especially for a dog lover! You may shed a tear or two but it is so worth it.
A friend just loaned me Water for Elephants. I have a couple of books to finish first. But I’m excited to read it and excited for the movie.
I’ve been trying to get both of those books from the library forever, but it’s always checked out! I’m glad to hear they are worth the wait 🙂
I saw the trailer for Water for Elephants at the movies the other night and it looked really good! I think I want to read the book now=) The only problem is I don’t exactly have time for leisure reads=(
That was a quick read! I have one more chapter in my current book (The Imperfectionists – I’m not recommending it!) and then on to WFE.
you should read little bee next! was SOOO good i couldn’t put it down
did you see the movie on opening night like you said??? I saw it last night, I still need to read the book though!
Nooo! I still need to!!
I have been reading Night Circus. It was recommended if you liked water for elephants… I know this post it old but i just found your blog and i love it! So much to explore! 🙂