Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Twitterature April 2014


Anne at Modern Mrs. Darcy hosts a monthly link-up for sharing casual, tweet-sized book reviews.  I worry that I forget to record books I've read because I always feel like I've read more titles than I end up posting.  Life with littles, perhaps?  Anyway, here's what I've read (and remembered!) lately...



Crunchy Cons :: Rod Dreher


Ron Paul will always be my first political love, but I found myself saying, "YES!" on nearly every page of this book.

Cliff's Notes: It's okay to love organic produce grown in your area, feel queasy about guns, be staunchly pro-life, recycle religiously, AND call yourself a conservative.  Phew!









The Fault in Our Stars :: John Green


A bit teenagery, but the story and characters were hard to resist.  Keep the tissue box close.

Looking forward to the movie (out sometime this year, I believe?)!











Pride and Prejudice :: Jane Austen


I finished this a bit late for the Motherhood and Jane Austen Book Club discussion, but it was a lot of fun to re-read through that lens.

P.S. I totally blame Mr. Bennet more than I ever did in the past.  He can't make any effort to rope in his daughters?!











Dad Is Fat :: Jim Gaffigan


Oh, this book.  So funny.  So worth sharing with another parent--preferably your spouse.  There was laughter, cry-laughter, and we're-not-the-only-ones! laughter...great stuff all around from an immensely funny man.  Worth reading!

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  1. Such fun books! I love Pride and Prejudice and need to plan on re-reading it soon. I have Dad is Fat from audible.com and want to listen to it with my husband. I thought we would both enjoy that one.

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    1. We should have gone with the audiobook; it would have been so much fun! Especially since we've already devoured any Jim Gaffigan stand-up we come across on Netflix and I'm the worst comedy-reader-out-louder EVER. I hope you two can enjoy it together!

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  2. What a great assortment of books! Loved Fault in Our Stars and Pride and Prejudice. May have to look into Dad is Fat.

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    1. Do it! But make sure your husband is handy; sharing that book was the best part.

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  3. We were lucky enough to see Jim Gaffigan when he was on his comedy tour. Just a taste of that humor made me pick up his book the next day, I really enjoyed it. If you liked THe Fault in Our Stars, you may like Why We Broke Up which I mention as part of my link-up at http://www.lifesimplifiedforyou.com.

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    1. I'll have to check that out; thanks! It would be awesome to see Jim Gaffigan live...I might be just a tad bit jealous :)

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  4. Loved Pride and Prejudice (had the same thought about Mr. Bennett that you did!) and The Fault in Our Stars. I'll have to check out Dad Is Fat -- I'm in need of a funny book right now.

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  5. The Fault in Our Stars is one of my recent favorites, and I can't wait to see the movie! I thought the same about Mr. Bennet in P&P...but I also thought maybe he needed to rope in Mrs. Bennet while he was at it!

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  6. We love listening to Jim Gaffigan but haven't read the book- I think I need to find this one! Maybe a Father's Day gift...

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    1. I think it would make a great Father's Day gift...provided the recipient knows who Jim Gaffigan is or at least won't be offended by the "Dad Is Fat" title!

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