Magic Street?

I started two books after finding several neat ones at our local "Savers" (thrift store.)
One was The People of Sparks which I have had on hold at the library and growing much too impatient to wait for any longer. I read about half the book and then started reading it to my kids so now I'm going at a slower pace but it is still a good read. Bringing on some mighty deep conversations for my serious little six year old "What is a disaster mom? Why did all the people die? Could that happen now?" Oh great! On the other hand it's brought up more conservation, farming, buying local conversations so we'll see how it goes.

We are also reading Pippi Longstocking together which he likes much more (it was always a favorite of mine too.)
The other book I picked up was Magic Street by Orson Scott Card. I admit I am a major Card fan and was excited to find one of his books I hadn't read for $1, but not sure about this one. It started out a bit too graphic for someone with a womb (read it to see what I mean) and hoping I can keep reading to see if the disturbing images that kept me awake all last night were worth it. It's one of those times when I'm debating reading again for fear of more haunting images. Maybe I should stick to Pippi myself.

Coming of Age in Mississippi

Mom gave me this little paperback book when I asked her if she had anything to read.  She had enjoyed it but didn't tell me anything else about it.  It was really an amazing book.  It is the autobiography of  Anne Moody,  who was a Civil Rights activist.  Her descriptions of her early life in a large family with virtually no income are descriptive and heart-breaking.  I was so inspired by her as a child, seeing how her mother let men mistreat her and yet she managed to take that and rise above it.   She was so driven to learn, yet could not get the same education that white children could gain access to...even in the collegiate world.   I think everyone should read this book!  

Reading now...

Emily has gotten into the 39 Clues series. It's a series that has a book with collector's cards on the front of each book. Evidently if you solve the mystery you can win real prizes (probably why she's excited about it.) I read the first one after she did and liked it but the second one I'm having trouble getting into. Emily says it has important information inside so I guess I'll keep plugging.

Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos

Nell chose Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos for our February choice. I thought it was an interesting book that was romantic enough to be a great Valentine's day book pick! The book alternated chapters between the points of view of Clare (a young girl who's mother has had a breakdown) and Cornelia (a cafe manager who is dating Clare's dad.) My favorite character had to be Teo, whom I think everyone is rooting for in the end.