Welcome to another edition of our Monday Memes: Mailbox Monday, hosted this month by Amused by Books; and What Are You Reading?, led by Sheila, at Book Journey.
In these events, we celebrate our love of books. First, we shout out about the books we’ve received in the mail and/or purchased during the week.
Then we turn our thoughts to what we’ve been reading and blogging about in the past week, and what we plan to read next.
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MAILBOX MONDAY
One book came into my house this week, and it was one I purchased.
The Grief of Others, by Leah Hager Cohen, is a story about the complex bonds of family.
“How does a family transcend its own pain? How do the secrets we keep shape our lives and the lives of those we love? In this gracefully written, elegantly structured novel, Leah Hager Cohen has created an indelible cast of characters whose story is at once wrenching and redemptive. This is a beautiful book.”
-Dani Shapiro, author of Family History“The Grief of Others is a gorgeous, absorbing, intricately told tale of one family on the brink of collapse, as well as an intimate exploration of art and its place in our lives. Leah Hager Cohen expertly juggles six characters and all their needs, yearning, wounds, and secrets with tremendous skill and- even more important-deep and tender compassion. She is a masterly writer on every level.”
-Lily King, author of Father of the Rain
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I’ve had a good week, between BBAW posts and lots of blog visits, and some really intriguing books to read.
Blog/Book Happenings:
BBAW: DAY FOUR – READING AND BLOGGING
The Leftovers, by Tom Perrotta (Click title for review)
The Very Picture of You, by Isabel Wolff (click-review)
The Love Children, by Marilyn French (click-review)
What’s Up Next?
1. Space, by Emily Sue Harvey
2. The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken, by Mari Passananti
3. Cat’s Eye, by Margaret Atwood
4. Love Walked In, by Marisa De Los Santos (From my TBR Stacks!)
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And, of course, I’m still rereading The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood…I’m about 1/4 way finished.
I have a feeling I’ll be savoring this one for awhile, since I will be reading one book left over from last week and three new ones!
What are you all savoring this week? What did you love about last week’s reads? Please share….
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
I also have the Grief of Others and will be reviewing it next week. Happy reading this week!
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Oh, how exciting! I won’t be reading it for awhile, though. Soon, I hope. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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I have yet to read Margaret Atwood. This one looks good.. I am going to go nose through your review
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Thanks for stopping by, Sheila, and feel free to nose through anything here! Have a great day.
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Ooo. Cat’s Eye is on my list (and shelf) and I LOVED Love Walked In – Marisa de los Santos is such a beautiful writer.
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I don’t know why Love Walked In was on my TBR shelf for so long! It got lost amongst them all, I guess. Looking forward to it (and to Cat’s Eye); thanks for stopping by, Lydia.
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I’m really interested in what you think of The Handmaid’s Tale
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Yes, I read it awhile ago, so this reread is an exploration for me…to see if I find anything I missed the first time or look at things differently. I know that it blew my mind…and frightened me about what could actually happen. Thanks for stopping by, RAnn.
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The Grief of Others sounds like a book I would enjoy. Have a great reading week!
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Thanks, Amused….I hope to enjoy the week, and you do the same!
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I’m keen to see your review of Space and Hunting While Heartbroken. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Oh, good to hear, Teddyree. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week, too.
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I’ve been reading the “Great Brain,” series, by John Fitzgerald. I’m almost done with the second book in the series. Very funny, amusing stories related by a child, about his brother’s great brain and life in a small town in Utah in the late 1800..
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Oh, hi, it’s good to see you here, Erlilnda. I hope you’re enjoying the series…it sounds like you are. Thanks for visiting.
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Hi
Stopping by via Its Monday! What are you Reading? Love Walked In is good – I have read most of De Los Santo’s books
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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I’m looking forward to it, Shelleyrae…and thanks for stopping by (and “liking” this post!). Have a great week.
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Ohh Laurel, I do want to read The Grief of Others. The cover especially is calling my name.
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Yes, covers do that to me, too, Diane. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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The Grief of Others looks great, I have not seen it before. Hope you enjoy it!
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I agree, Anne…Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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I’ve had Cat’s Eye on my must-read list for years now. I’ve only read one other book by Atwood – The Handmaid’s Tale – and really enjoyed that, so I’m looking forward to trying another.
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I have enjoyed many books by this author, Joy. In addition to The Handmaid’s Tale, The Robber Bride was another excellent piece.
Thanks for visiting…and enjoy your week.
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The cover on The Grief of Others has an interesting cover. It looks like a happy content family but the description says something much different is going on. I am curious about it and will watch for your review!
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Yes, I think it must be about how nothing is the way it seems…thanks for stopping by, Beth.
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What a great books you read last week! I hope this week is just as good for you.
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I’m looking forward to the week, Judith. Thanks for stopping by…have a good one.
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I like how you are spreading your MM posts around your different blogs so I can visit them all. Cool!
Rose City Reader
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Yes, I’ve been trying to give readers a sampling of my blogs…thanks for noticing, Rose City Reader, and for stopping by.
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Wonderful mailbox.I see very interesting covers.
Here is my Monday: Mailbox/What Are You Reading?/Musings post!
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Yes, I love a good cover, gautami….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Interesting selection of books. I’m reading three picture books a night with my children. That’s making my list seem really long. I also got some longer books finished too. Please come see what I’ve read.
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Picture books are great fun with the kids. Mine loved Judith Viorst’s Alexander series.
Thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
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The Grief of Others sounds really good.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/maillbox-monday.html
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I think so, too, Nicole. Thanks for stopping by.
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I like the title of your 2nd next book. 🙂
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Oh, yes, that’s a cool title, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Niina.
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I hope you love your new book. I really liked Love Walked In!
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Me too, Mary….and I’m looking forward to Love Walked In. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hunting while Heartbroken sounds really good!
Have a great week!!
Dollycas
http://dollycas.blogspot.com/
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It does, doesn’t it, Lori? I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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Haven’t heard of these, but Love Walked In looks good. Have fun reading!
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Oh, I’m glad you think so, Laura. Thanks for stopping by.
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I almost picked up The Handmaid’s Tale at a library book sale this weekend, but I was good and decided that I could check it out later. Enjoy your week!
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Ah, very good, Jen! Yes, sometimes the hardest thing is to pass a book by….
Thanks for visiting!
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Great book list. I’ve never heard of that Atwood book before. Hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for visiting, Sami. Yes, I realized that this was one I’d missed when I was reading the others.
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I really want to read Cat’s Eye! You have an awesome reading week!
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Oh, I am looking forward to it, Aths. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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