Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

 "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."

I'm the type of person that can't not finish a book. I picked this one back up after almost 2-years of it sitting in the back of my mind waiting for me to finish. After all was said and done it was amusing, but not great. I would never read it again and I am giving it away. 

However, it was an amusing and fun idea. The Bennett sisters are trained ninjas who fight  the zombie plague and their mother is determined to see them married. There are many quick one liners that had me laughing out loud and reading them to Joe, but also many little details that had me wincing from disgust. The only good that came from it was my strong desire to read the original book again and to watch the movie over and over.

The Chosen

For 2013, Julia asked me to read this book.  This book is a very cleverly written page-turner.  The story centers on a friendship between two bright Jewish boys from different Jewish sects and their fathers (both Rabbis).  Perhaps more importantly, the book focuses on raising children and the weight of tradition and loyalty.  I think this is an important book because it is so well written.

On a personal note, this book struck a chord with me owing to my own close friendship with a best friend who is both brilliant and a member (of my extended-family and of my faith).  It was unusual for me to feel compassion for these boys because the writing was that good-that realistic and it did something I like--it transported me back to good memories.  Additionally, anyone who reads it will likely be impressed with the characters' excellent ambitions.  I believe this is a very American novel.

I definitely recommend this book.