The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion ***
I really liked this book. The only reason I give it three rather than four stars is because the language was a little rude. (I always think that's unfortunate.) The Rosie Project is about a guy's quest to find a wife and his quirky way of going about the task. It made me laugh and it made me happy.
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister **
This book was OK. The premise was about a woman who had survived cancer and challenged her group of friends to each complete some diverse task that would be hard for them personally. She picked the tasks. It was a good beginning but then it read like a formulaic series of short stories. Each woman confronted her task, thought it would be too hard and then ultimately triumphed. Meh.
One Summer by David Baldacci **
This was a feel good book, part romance and part conquering challenges. The characters weren't completely believable and it wasn't terribly compelling, but it was OK.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri **
I didn't finish this book, which is a collection of short stories but maybe I'll go back to it when my life is less stressful. The stories were interesting but also a little depressing and I needed something more escapist and less dismal.
Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan ***
This book was just what I needed. It was a crazy, improbable but fascinating story about a mysterious bookstore, an eccentric cult, a 500 year old mystery, Google and long time friends. I can't even describe it. I liked it though and I kept wishing while I was reading that someone else was reading it too so we could talk about it all.
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