New books

Recommended books for references are the following.

1. Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger NT$525
It is published in 2003, the debut novel of the author. It is a love story about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about his wife, an artist,who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences.

2. Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler NT$280
In this novel, Tyler gives readers a picture of a good marriage versus a perfect marriage.

3. Nights in Rodanthe by our favorite author Nicholas Sparks NT$280
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy, of sacrifice and forgiveness--- a moving reminder that love is possible at any time, at any age and often comes when we least expect it.

4. The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle NT$490
A wise and haunting novel about the different guises of love and the steep tolls on the road to adulthood, The God of Animal is impossible to forget. "With her debut novel, Aryn Kyle seems poised to become one of America's next great authors." ----Parade

FEEDBACK -

Lydia : 2, 3 & 4 are attractive to me, thank you for your help.
Ming-li : I would vote for #2, #3 and #4.
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11/08/2009

Thanks to Stella and Florence for recommending some more books. I've checked on the website to get some information on the books and also checked the Caves to see whether they have the books and the prices. Dear members, after you have checked the list and read the information given here, please respond to Meilin letting her know which ones you are interested to read and discuss. I'll follow the absolute majority to order and buy the books you have chosen. Thank you.
The following is the new list.

1. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks 380 pages $263
This novel is released in Sept. 2008. The story revolves around US Marine named Logan Thibault, who finds a photo of a smiling young woman half buried in the sand in Iraq. It becomes a lucky charm of Thibault, who then finds the woman. The story deals with the theme of fate and destiny.

2. Learning from the Heart by Daniel Gottieb 163 pages $427
The author is a practicing psychologist and family therapist. In this books he provides tender and deeply affecting "lessons" on living, loving and listening, which reveal his own very human vulnerability as well as the love and generosity of others.

3. The Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinsky 288 pages $460
After a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June Parker finds herself in possession of a list Marissa has written: "20 Things to Do by My 25th Birthday." To assuage her guilt, June races to achieve each goal herself before the deadline, learning more about her own life....

4. Kira-Kira (Japanese meaning Glittering) by Cynthia Kadohata 244 pages $231
The sky, the sea, and people's eyes are kira-kira. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn makes everything seems. It's Lynn who, with her special way of viewing the world, teaches Katie to look beyond tomorrow. But when Lynn bacomes desperately ill, it is up to Katie to remind her that there is always something glittering in the future.

5. My Life in France by Julie Powell 370 pages $ 280
This is the book and Julie& Julia is the film version. This book interests people who are interested in cooking, in the world of book publishing , Europe"s postwar years in how a life led to no purpose can be turned around by finding a single inspiring interest or in how a couple can work together to create a life mutually enriching and beneficial to them both.

6. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen 331 pages $360
This book centers on Jacob and his experiences in a travelling circus. This book moves between the story of the travelling circus in 1930 to the story of the older Jacob's fight to maintain sanity,which provides a depth to the novel and makes the whole book richer and more real. It also tells a story of love between two people that overcomes incredible odds in a world in which even love is a luxury that few can afford. (time of Great Depression)

by Evelyn

FEEDBACK -

Hi, 1,2,5 & 6 are my choices, thank you. Regards/Lydia

I vote for #1, 2, 5, 6. ---------------------------Ming-li

Dear Evelyn:
Thank you for your hard working for our book group. I choose No. 1, 2, 3. No.4 ” My life in French” I would rather watching movie than reading book, No.6 can you cancel it from my list instead of the book " Sister of my heart"? it has Chinese translation now, so it means the book is popular in Taiwan.
Florence