Rebecca Reads

About

A great piece of literature does not try to coerce you to believe it or to agree with it. A great piece of literature simply is. (Madeleine L’Engle, A Circle of Quiet, page 201)

I am originally from Chicago, but I have lived or studied in Utah, Seattle, Bolivia, Jerusalem, and Melbourne, Australia. I’m a stay-at-home mom with a infant. I like to read fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, both long-lasting classics and newly published works. I also like to dabble in photography and I love to write. My highest priorities are my family and my religion. Here is my webpage for more about me.

This blog is a collection of my thoughts about books and reading, and reviews of books I’ve read. I try to read things that teach me something or get me thinking, including fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature. I’m excited to introduce my son to good literature!

I don’t like to “rate” books or name favorites because I cannot assign values to books: most books are both good and bad. As Madeleine L’Engle said, a great work of literature shouldn’t have to convince me that it is good. If I don’t like a book in the first 50 pages or so, I probably won’t finish it. I am not in a hurry to finish my books, and I’m often reading a few at a time. I believe books are to be enjoyed!

I’d love to hear your thoughts about reading, books, and what you enjoy. Please join the conversation! If you have reviewed a book I’ve discussed, feel free to link to your review in the comments. I’d love to visit your blog.

If you’d like to buy the books I’ve discussed, visit my Amazon Store. You can also search for other Amazon books you may like. I also encourage you to visit your local library: it’s so much better when you can read a book for free!

Anything posted before May 1, 2008 was previously posted on my personal websites or shared elsewhere.

Enjoy!

Rebecca Reid
rebecca [at] rebeccareid [dot] com