Comments on: Casual Fridays

By: Cody

Cody — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:08:54 +0000

As a senior at Auburn University, most of the reading I’ve done over the past few years has been from textbooks, however, I did recently leisurely read a fabulous book. I’m not drawn to any genre of literature in particular. I tend to read books based on recommendation from others. The book, which was passed down from my mother, is called The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve. This book is a fictional story about a pilot’s family coping with his tragic death. Not only was the book recommended by Oprah’s Book Club, the story was also recently produced into a television movie. I found it empowering to learn about the triumphs the pilot’s wife and family faced and how they pulled through. I couldn’t put it down…

By: Anna Farmery

Anna Farmery — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:30:24 +0000

A book that always makes me smile when I read it, as it is such an apt portrayal of corporate life is Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon Mackenzie. We have all been there, and the humour is great.
Great to see more women bloggers!

By: suzy

suzy — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:58:27 +0000

Completely agree with The Time Traveller’s Wife. Cried like a little girl. I’d like to throw Barbara Gowdy’s The White Bone into the ring. It’s unlike anything you’ll ever read – a novel from the pov of elephants. Moving, unbelievably researched, and completely compelling. You’ll never look at the beast in the same way after this book.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:06:46 +0000

I love murder mysteries set in Scotland. My favourite author is Val McDermid and some of my favourites she has written are The Torment of Others and A Place of Execution! Fabulous reads!

By: Joscelyn

Joscelyn — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:00:42 +0000

Thank you for all your recommendations! I shall go to Chapters fully armed with ideas. Please feel free to let me know if you try any of the suggested reading, and what you think of them.

By: Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 04:01:52 +0000

I’ll add one, Jos – and it could even be PR-related at a stretch. I’ve just re-read a book I was given years ago by my writing professor, Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. Totally flaky, totally artsy-fartsy, but one of the best books I’ve ever read to inspire strong writing and exorcise crap writing.

By: Zoey Castelino

Zoey Castelino — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 02:47:51 +0000

Actually, make that “Zen in the Art of Writing”.

It may inspire you, but it doesn’t mean you won’t mix up your words now and then.

By: Zoey Castelino

Zoey Castelino — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 02:46:21 +0000

As a writer, I have to go with “Art in the Zen of Writing” by Ray Bradbury. It’s a thoughtful and interesting look at what drives writers to write. It may just inspire you.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:31:25 +0000

I love author Marian Keyes! I’m working my way through her collection. Her books are very funny, easy to read, and I really like her characters. They are chick-lit without being super fluffy. Everything is in England or Ireland, so slang she uses is very cute. “Sushi for Beginners” was the first one I read and it was great, so I started buying more of her titles. I just finished “The Last Chance Saloon” and I really loved it! I read it in 2 weeks. Before that, I had read “The Other Side of the Story” which I really enjoyed too. They are great vacation reads, coming in paperbacks for easy transpiration. I’m trying to decide on my next one. For more info, go to her website at http://www.mariankeyesbooks.com/index.html.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:30:16 +0000

I love author Marian Keyes. I’m working my way through her collection. Her books are very funny, easy to read, and I really like her characters. They are chick-lit without being super fluffy. Everything is set in England and Ireland, so slang she uses is very cute. “Sushi for Beginners” was the first one I read and it was great, so I started buying more of her titles. I just finished “The Last Chance Saloon” and I really loved it! I read it in 2 weeks. Before that, I had read “The Other Side of the Story” which I really enjoyed too. They are great vacation reads, coming in paperbacks for easy transpiration. I’m trying to decide on my next one. For more info, go to her website at http://www.MarianKeyesBooks.com.