Is Anyone Willing to "Bite"?

So I just want you all to know that I should be showering right now because we leave for swimming lessons in like 45 minutes, breakfast is all over the counter, and I smell funky but I could not WAIT to post after reading everyone else's post.
I have a proposal to make: A READING NIGHT! I don't know how many of you have "Breaking Dawn" on hold or are planning on buying it, but Becca and I at least can't wait for Saturday. So I was wondering if you all want to come over to my house Saturday night after your kiddos (or hubby, Missy ;) ) goes to bed. We could read our books together and listen to Becca make funny noises while she reads.
So come on over! My house, 8:00 PM or later. Bring a book of your choice (it really doesn't have to be Breaking Dawn), a treat if you want to, and wear your jammies, and we can all read together. Call me if you have questions. And pass the word around to members you see who have yet to get on the blogging bandwagon.

Feeling Left Out!

I've obviously been on the anti-social/book side lately since I have missed a few book club nights and a movie night! So, since I'm finally back from the dead I thought I'd post the book that I was going to give a review on at the last meeting.

From The New Yorker: At the age of thirty-one, Gilbert moved with her husband to the suburbs of New York and began trying to get pregnant, only to realize that she wanted neither a child nor a husband. Three years later, after a protracted divorce, she embarked on a yearlong trip of recovery, with three main stops: Rome, for pleasure (mostly gustatory, with a special emphasis on gelato); an ashram outside of Mumbai, for spiritual searching; and Bali, for "balancing." These destinations are all on the beaten track, but Gilbert's exuberance and her self-deprecating humor enliven the proceedings: recalling the first time she attempted to speak directly to God, she says, "It was all I could do to stop myself from saying, 'I've always been a big fan of your work.'"

I liked her writing style. The reviews are mixed, though. Some like it, some hate it. Personally, I loved reading it up until her last stop to her self discovery. Bali (balancing) was a bit boring for me. Guess that goes to show that I'm all about pleasure with a little bit of spiritual searching. Balance - who needs balance!? Anyone want to go to Rome with me!? Oh, maybe I should ask my husband first! :)

Epic = Awesome

When I went into the library to get Pillars (I had it on hold), the librarian was super chatty. She apparently had lived in England for a time with her husband, and she adored English historical fiction. Anyway, she loved Pillars and spoke its praises. Then she told me (repeatedly- She made me write it down.) that if I liked Pillars, I would love Edward Rutherfurd. I have yet to read any of his books (I'm still recovering from Pillars), but I looked online and found the one I WANT to read: Sarum. Apparently it's an epic novel... and from my experience with Pillars, I have deduced that "epic" actually means "really long, super complex, and ultimately AWESOME!" I may have to take a few deep breaths before I begin yet another EPIC novel... but I can't wait. Stonehenge, here I come!

Dont Tell Your Husbands

I finished "Pillars" last night! Man that one took me a while. It was such a great read. I am way excited for our meeting in August. Just a reminder- the meeting will be on August 13 at Shanna's house.

Also Caron is hosting a movie night at her house on Tuesday. Yay! Come prepared for a good time!

Lit Lover Friends

Hey all my "Between the Cover" friends. I thought I would be adventurous and post a note on our awesome blog (since it is being monopolized by Becca and Mindy-just kidding). So I was at young women camp a few weeks ago and ran into some pretty famous people. One was a very high ranking YW church official and the other a prestigious camp coordinator. I was lucky enough to finagle my picture with them. I am the googly looking fan on the left.
Also I wanted to say I am sorry I won't be able to make it to book club this month. Just so you know I am doing my best to get through "Pillars of the Earth" and my review (if I was present) would be on the book "The Chase" by Clive Cussler, since that is the only book I have finished recently not for our book club. It was a great summer read. I recommend it if you like adventure and a quick easy story line to follow. I have read quite a few of Mr. Cussler's books in the past and worried this new one wouldn't meet my expectations, but it was enjoyable. I am reading a few other books at the moment as well, "The Innocent Man" -John Grisham and "The Host" -Stephenie Meyer, both good so far. Hope you are all having a wonderful summer, see you in August.