January Reading List

I am a little late (behind) but still determined. Just finished reading Desert Solitaire by Abbey. It was okay. Makes you appreciate wilderness and its place in society. I can relate to the fact that even if never presented with the opportunity to visit wilderness, it is important to society just the same. Not sure I could survivie what he did. Don't get me wrong, solitude has its place. In fact, never have I learned so much about my self than the year I spent living alone in Athens, OH. Time with your thoughts is important. Time to reflect is good. But, that much time, in that remote a place would be a little too much for me. Still it makes you appreciate Abbey's description of the desert and what 'tourism' has done to such important and out-of-the way places like Glen Canyon.

So the next book on the list is Crash (one that Aaron has read to his students). He actually brought home 3 for me to choose from. Not sure it will be crash, but I will report on whatever book I decide on.

Posted on Monday, December 3, 2007:

January: Desert Solitaire - Edward Abbey
February: Crash - Jerry Spinelli
March: Angela's Ashes - Frank McCurt
April: Slaughterhouse Five - Kurt Vonnegut
May: Hoot - Carl Hiaasen
June:
July: How to Live Well Without Owning a Car - Chirs Balish
August: The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands (for Aaron and our anniversary) - Dr. Laura
September:
October: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
November: Profiles in Courage - John F. Kennedy
December: The Catcher and the Rye - J D Salinger