Recommendation

January 6, 2011

When you're reading a book, do you ever feel like you really want to get to the end to find out what's going to happen, but on the other hand you don't want the book to end and be over?

I'm nearing the end of The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, and I just think it is so good. Given, I'm not the only one, it topped the New York Times Bestseller List and they really know what they're talking about.



And here's the starred review from Publishers Weekly:

"What perfect timing for this optimistic, uplifting debut novel (and maiden publication of Amy Einhorn's new imprint) set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams. Assured and layered, full of heart and history, this one has bestseller written all over it."

So you don't even have to take my word for it - the experts think it's great too!

What about you all, are you reading anything great at the moment? Send on over some recommendations!