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From: Dean Schneider <schneiderd>
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 22:19:12 -0600
A nice thing about this discussion of favorites is that it points us toward books we've missed or overlooked. Ginny Moore Kruse recommended At the Sign of the Star, a book I hadn't read. So, I went out, got it, read it, and loved it. Set in 1677, it's the story of Meg Moore, a bookseller's daughter, who in the opening chapter sees a comet. The sighting sets the tone for this quiet, intelligent novel, a meditation on fate, books, and the role of women in society. I've added it to my list of favorites for the year. As Ginny said, "Don't miss it."
Dean Schneider Ensworth School Nashville, TN 37205
Received on Fri 15 Dec 2000 10:19:12 PM CST
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 22:19:12 -0600
A nice thing about this discussion of favorites is that it points us toward books we've missed or overlooked. Ginny Moore Kruse recommended At the Sign of the Star, a book I hadn't read. So, I went out, got it, read it, and loved it. Set in 1677, it's the story of Meg Moore, a bookseller's daughter, who in the opening chapter sees a comet. The sighting sets the tone for this quiet, intelligent novel, a meditation on fate, books, and the role of women in society. I've added it to my list of favorites for the year. As Ginny said, "Don't miss it."
Dean Schneider Ensworth School Nashville, TN 37205
Received on Fri 15 Dec 2000 10:19:12 PM CST
