Sorry, life gets crazy, and the first thing to go is the blog postings. I HAVE been reading though, and we've got tons of new stuff in the library. Right now, I'm halfway through a couple of things:
Blasphemy by Douglas Preston: for fans of Preston's adventure stories (with or without Lincoln Child), this should fit right in. A government funded (40B$) particle accelerator project is stirring up the ire of local Navajos, a crooked televangelist, and possibly something a little more "Book of Revelations"-ish. Not his best, but so far it's entertaining. Good beach reading (though I plan to be done before I get to a beach in a few weeks...).The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is something I've been trying to get my hands on for months. Originally published in 2 parts, this new edition includes both.
It's a graphic novel that has appeared on every top 10 list I've seen for a year, and the hype is right on mark. I'm going to recommend this to anyone who turns their noses up at the thought of reading "comic books". It's the memoir, told in graphic form, of Satrapi's childhood and teen years growing up in (and out) of Iran in the 70's and 80's. It reminds me that not everyone over there is a crazy terrorist, and that in fact, a lot of good people have been caught up in the maelstrom of the past 30 years in the Middle East. Those that survived the Islamic revolution in Iran have amazing tales to tell. This one comes from such a smart, realistic point of view, it's really amazing. It has just been released as an animated feature that has swept Cannes and other film festivals. I can't wait to see it!
Later!
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