Book #14- The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant

This was the second book that I had read by Anita Diamant, the first one being The Red Tent, which I read twice, and loved twice. 
This is a beautiful work with stories of the residents of "Dogtown" intertwining.  Diamant does a really great job of making you want to cheer on her characters.  Even the "bad guys" are somewhat understandable. 
I checked this one out from the Champaign Public Library, which is just down the street from me (as is, well, everything here).  It's a really nice library- very modern, and they have a ton of reading programs for young and old alike.  Then again, I like all libraries.  Go figure!

Book #3- Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

My third book, "Water for Elephants", has been my favorite thus far.  I read it in a day.  Although a book in a day isn't typical, it's easier than you think when you're stuck in an airport or on a stuffy plane.  This book was fun, cleverly written, and engrossing (to say the least).
Like Lindsay has said before, take a book or a Kindle- or whatever reading source you have- with you wherever you go.  You'll be surprised at how quickly otherwise "boring" situations fly by.  Better yet, you'll be surprised at how quickly the books themselves fly by. 

Here's an interesting article I came across recently about the importance of books in an era ruled by the internet.  Enjoy!
http://warriorlibrarian.com/RESEARCH/libresearch.html

Book #2- The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

For my second book, I chose "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera.  This had been recommended to me by some coworkers, and I'm really glad I read it.
Apparently, the book has been made into a movie, and it's available instantly on Netflix!  Woohoo!  I love watching movies after reading the book.  I'm not sure if I've ever enjoyed the movie as much as a book, however.  One more reason to read, read, read!