The cherry on top of one of the best weekends ever

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

I just devoured this book.  Recently, I've fallen in love with checking out e-books from my public library and reading them on my iPhone through the Overdrive app.  It is not only convenient but completely free!

The characters are loveable without being too soft.  The stories are realistic enough to make you a little uncomfortable at the most appropriate points in each story.  A friend recommended this book to me and after months of waiting on the public library's hold list, it was finally my turn.  It is without a doubt one of the best books I've read in awhile.  On to the next one!




As I've said many times before, I'm not great at book summaries.  THIS NYT article provides a great synopsis and critique of the novel.

Downtown Chicago

I love that the city of Chicago loves tulips as much as I do! These are near my office.

Spring has sprung!!

I have been a little down about the weather and work, lately. I'm feeling refreshed after an amazing weekend in NYC, so I am back to blogging!

The weather there was amazing. My husband says that the best thing about marrying me is my massive book collection. I like to think that he's kidding :). One of the things I love about my husband is that I inherited his wonderful friends who happen to feel like family. Seeing everyone at the beautiful wedding and enjoying a couple of gorgeous days in New York made for a great weekend!

This was the view on my street this morning!