I was in a book store earlier today…one of my favorite places to relax on the weekend. I love browsing the books, love the jacket design appeal, the textures, the way they are positioned on a book shelf or on top of a table, and like the scent of them. It feels as if I am visiting old friends, friends I can sip coffee with or have a cup of tea with, and friends I can relax with.
I purchased five books today.
Two of the books are non-fiction::
Until Our Last Breath, by Michael Bart and Laurel Corona
Jack and Rochelle, by Jack and Rochelle Sutin
Three of the books are fiction:
The Empress of Weehawken, by Irene Dische
A Tranquil Star, by Primo Levi
The Genizah at the House of Shepher, by Tamar Yellin
As I read the books, I will write my thoughts about them in a new and separate post for each one. For now, my stack of “to-read-books” has expanded, and is growing taller. When I walk through my den or my bedroom, my friends await me. It is a very comforting feeling.
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Jew Wishes…Peace to you all.
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Have you read The Genizah at the House of Shepher, by Tamar Yellin? It looks quite good.
By: ilanadavita on August 13, 2008
at 6:36 am
Thanks for stopping by, ilanadavita! No, I haven’t read it yet, but will be starting it in the next day or two. I’ll let you know when I have posted my thoughts on it.
It does look good.
By: jewwishes on August 13, 2008
at 1:48 pm
Thanks. I’m looking forward to your review.
I’ll add your blog to my rss feed to keep track of what you are writing.
By: ilanadavita on August 13, 2008
at 3:40 pm
Thank you, ilanadavita.
I will add your website to my blogroll.
By: jewwishes on August 13, 2008
at 4:01 pm