Here are some of the great things I have discovered so far and would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good book.
1. The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
This is an absolutely lovely book about Ernest Hemingway's wife, Hadley. It begins with the day they meet and the story is so wonderful. If you're a fan of the '20's, read it. If you're a fan of Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, or Ezra Pound, read it. If you like books, read it. If you like life, read it.
2. Man Walks Into Room by Nicole Krauss
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I am a HUGE Nicole Krauss fan. I recommend all her books, but this is the one I read most recently. It's about a man who is found wandering in the desert with no memory of how he got there, or anything else. He does not remember his wife, or even his name. He decides to participate in an experiment done by a scientist, and the book tells about his journey. Nicole Krauss has a way with words, and this book, along with any other she has written, is definitely worth the read.
3. Stepping on Roses by Rinko Ueda
Stepping on Roses is a manga. If you've never read manga before, it takes some getting used to, but this one is worth it. It's about a young girl named Sumi who lives with her older brother, who has a soft spot for orphans and is always bringing them home to live with them. The problem is that they can barely afford to feed themselves. One day, one of the orphans gets very sick and no doctor will treat that child for free. In a desperate moment, an extremely wealthy man who she has never met asks her to marry him, and in exchange he will guarantee financial security for her family. It's a beautiful story with beautiful illustrations, and I'd recommend it, no matter how much experience you have with manga.
