Next good read

Well, my son and I both read The Blind Side by Michael Lewis. It lived up to its hype, and I know tons more about football as a result of reading it. This book worked for me, since I am all about learning new things these days. I have to say, though, that the narrative gets a little repetitive in spots--the book could have used a slightly more hands-on approach with editing. But Lewis is great with characterization, and Michael Oher and his unofficial family come alive in the pages. I will enjoy following his career. My son, a highschool freshman, absolutely loved this book--he finished it in like a day and a half! You've got to love a book like that.

The next good read in store for me is Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson. Now this is a 2006 award-winner, not a hot-off-the press title--you're reading the wrong blog if you think I can keep you up to date on the latest releases. But this is one I want to make time for. It's about a Montana man who establishes schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and it sounds like it will fit the bill for lovers of plot and suspense. If you're curious, you can find out more about it here: