I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. My goal is to read at least 100 books this year and I’m glad to say I’m on the right track. Here’s a few of the books I read in March:
Running Shoes Are A Girl’s Best Friend by Margreet Dietz
A motivational book filled with stories from female runners. I think this book would be really inspiring for women who would like to get into running but are afraid. The women featured in this book are at various ages and fitness levels and who many women could relate to. It not only offers motivation but also tips from two running coaches including Pat Carroll.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
This was an amazing book about two boys growing up in Afghanistan, one rich and privileged and the other his devoted servant and friend. It was deeply moving, at times joyful and often sad, horrific and heartbreaking. I had to stop reading to avoid bursting into tears on the train in some parts. Khaled is an amazing writer and paints pictures with his words. The Kite Runner is a story about the consequences of cowardice actions, humanity, guilt and redemption, issues that we can all connect with. Highly recommended.
Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
As a teenager I used to love mystery stories. I always read Nancy Drew novels and the like but never picked up an Agatha Christie novel until now. I’ve heard of this satory many times in general but never actually knew what went on on the Orient Express. It was a quick and easy read, lots of dialogue and a fun story. I’m going to try and get through all her books, eventually.
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
What would you do if you could taste the way people felt? This story is about a young girl who after eating her mother’s homemade lemon cake finds that she can feel her mothers despair and loneliness. With each bite of food she takes she sees images of the produces even the farms an egg comes from. Soon, eating becomes a chore and she discovers all sorts of things about the people around her. It’s life mixed with fantasy, and an entertaining read.
The Man Who Left Too Soon by Barry Foreshaw
A biography written about Stieg Larsson ,the late author of the Millennium Trilogy. I have to say that I found it a disappointing read. The first few chapters did deal with the late author to a degree, about 150+ pages was a regurgitation and summary on the three novels with a pinch of analysis which I skimmed through, (I’ve read the books twice), and the final pages were various authors given their opinion on Larsson’s writing. I was expecting a little bit more from this book and hoping to learn more about the author rather than other author’s views on his writing.
Powered from Within: Stories About Running & Triathlon by Margreet Dietz
We all have our own reasons for getting out on the bike, diving into the pool or racing hard. but sometimes it’s nice to read about what others do and why they do it. Powered from Within: Stories about Running & Triathlon consists of thirteen stories from runners and triathletes including Ironman Champion Craig Alexander and running coach Dave Scott-Thomas among others. It’s an easy and quick read and great if you want a little inspiration.
