Thursday, December 26, 2013
Holiday Mysteries
If you like murder mysteries a la Murder She Wrote, may I suggest the Father Christmas mystery series by C.C. Benison? The series is set in a small village in England. The main character is a vicar whose last name is, you guessed it, Christmas. The first book is Twelve Drummers Drumming. I am currently reading the second, Eleven Pipers Piping. They are fast, fun reads, enjoy!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Autism Fiction
In observance of Autism Awareness month may I suggest some autism fiction books?
Rules by Cynthia Lord takes an endearing and comical look at the life of Catherine whose brother has autism. We often forget how hard it can be for the siblings of someone with autism.
Mockingbird by Katherine Erskine explores what would happen when a child with autism experiences the loss of a loved one who was their "lie translator." Caitlin's brother is tragically killed leaving her trying to figure out the world on her own. The book is sweet and funny and has you learning right along with Caitlin.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon follows Christopher, who has autism, as he investigates to find out just who did kill his neighbor's dog. This one will have you laughing out loud or at least give you a good chuckle.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is due to be released in October but is on my to be read list. Don, a professor whose brain works differently than others, sets out to find a wife with his wife-project in which applicants are to fill out a 16 page double-sided questionnaire. This book promises to be entertaining and hilarious.
Rules by Cynthia Lord takes an endearing and comical look at the life of Catherine whose brother has autism. We often forget how hard it can be for the siblings of someone with autism.
Mockingbird by Katherine Erskine explores what would happen when a child with autism experiences the loss of a loved one who was their "lie translator." Caitlin's brother is tragically killed leaving her trying to figure out the world on her own. The book is sweet and funny and has you learning right along with Caitlin.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon follows Christopher, who has autism, as he investigates to find out just who did kill his neighbor's dog. This one will have you laughing out loud or at least give you a good chuckle.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is due to be released in October but is on my to be read list. Don, a professor whose brain works differently than others, sets out to find a wife with his wife-project in which applicants are to fill out a 16 page double-sided questionnaire. This book promises to be entertaining and hilarious.
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