I almost didn’t read the book that our book club selected for our October meeting: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. But, one day I forgot to pack a book to read on the bus. (Oops. There I go again mentioning the bus. Sorry.) I went to the library and checked out Speak and I’m so glad I did.
Speak (fiction) is about a girl’s experience as a freshman in high school. She is the pariah of the school. Her grades are horrible and she refuses to speak to anyone — even her parents. In the climax of the book, you find out the cause of her problems.
This is a superbly written Young Adult book. There are well turned phrases, subtle symbolism, great plot. It’s funny. It’s poignant. It’s powerful. It’s an easy read — one that is well worth your time.
Thanks Nina… will put it on my list. I drive to work (8 minutes) and have little precious time for reading. I envy your transition time.
Connie, I envy your 8 minute drive to work. Sometimes I think I could be doing something else more productive (like sleeping in my bed longer) instead of riding the bus . . .
I loved reading that book. I think you’re lucky to have so much built-in reading time. Although, I suppose right now I’m luckier, because I have no built-in any time, so I can read at will. Still, you are lucky. And well-read.
Julianne, I am trying to be well read. Sprinkling fiction among the books on statistics, economic, how-to . . .
I just wish my built-in reading time were in YOUR location. That would be so ideal!