Book

Goodbye, Columbus- Philip Roth

And the Movies...

Rails and Ties- Good but bitter sweet, kind of depressing.
Fools Gold- What to be expected of a chick flick
Charlie Wilson's War- A lot of dialogue but interesting. Based on a true events
Because I Said So- Another chick flick
The Air I Breathe- Random and ends suddenly
Be Kind Rewind- Kinda boring and slow. A little dissapointed in Jack Black.

Books

Here are the books I have read so far this month.

The Pillars of the Earth- Ken Follett

I liked this book but it was really long, about 1000 pages. It takes place in the 12th

century and even though it is fiction I thought he was historically accurate in his

perceptions of the church, politics and society.

City Of Truth- James Morow

Sci-fiction (I know it's not my style). About a guy who lives in a world of people incapable of

lying. He learns to lie to save his son from dying.

Blessed art Thou A Monk Swimming- Miriam Dunne

This was an easy read about a Catholic girl growing up in 1960's Dublin. The title is from

her mistaking the verse "blessed art though amongst women"

Starting Now!

So I decided I would try to read a book for every movie I watch from now, August, 2008, to next August 2009. This does not include the books I read to my girls (unless I'm desperate next Aug.). I will be posting comments about each book I read and movie I watch for anyone who cares. So, here I go...