Thursday’s Thoughts: Lisa See Grabs Me!
February 26th, 2009
What Author Grabs Me… And, Why?
For this week’s Thursday’s Thoughts MEME, the question begs…
Which author’s writing surprised you when you first read their work and what about it grabs you?
I’ve been reading A LOT since Spring of 2008. Before that, I had my favorites, Nicholas Sparks and Jennifer Weiner. I picked up books here and there, but was never really “grabbed” by a certain author. After major life changes last year, I drowned myself in books, justifying to myself that it was “healthier” than television. Ever since, it seems like I’ve had a book in my hand. I’m sure that my knitting misses me!
What I’ve read since 2008 has been a diverse reading list. I’ve been gobbling up review books as well as books that I’ve read about in others’ blogs. My friend, Lisa, recommended to me Lisa See’s books: Snow Flower & The Secret Fan and Peony in Love. Lisa has typically never been wrong when it comes to recommendations. So, I purchased them both.
After reading Snow Flower & The Secret Fan, I was totally hooked by Lisa See. I just loved that book and her writing. I’m currently reading Peony In Love and shortly I should be receiving Shangai Girls for review. Plain and simple, Lisa See grabs my attention and I love her books! Oh… and what about it grabs me? I think the truth in her writing and the ties to the actual history in China. Lisa has done an outstanding job researching her books and the history that she brings forth is extremely engaging.
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Lisa See is also one of my favorites Sheri, and I can’t wait to see what your thoughts are once you are done reading Peony in Love! I also got my hands on a copy of Shanghai Girls so it looks like we both will be reading one also…I am soooo looking forward to it!
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It’s so nice to have a good friend with similar reading tastes!
I have not read Lisa See before, but now I may just have to check her out! Thanks for the answer. Great one!
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I’ve only read Snow Flower (I have number two on my bookshelf) but I just love See’s writting style.
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Serena… I really liked Snow Flower. You should read it!
I adore Lisa See! She is an excellent writer and knows her stuff. She was wonderful in our online book club last year for Peony in Love. We got to ask her questions and pick her brain for a month! I hope to get an ARC of Shanghai Girls too but haven’t heard back on it yet.
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Thank all of you for your very kind words. And, Wrighty, you’re in the acknowledgements for Shanghai Girls!!! That online bookclub — even though we were suppsed to be talking about Peony in Love — really helped me with the writing of the new book.
Wow… WRIGHTY! COOL! We just love you, Lisa! Can’t wait to meet you at UCLA in April!
I got Shangai Girls today in the mail!
WOOO WHOOO!!!