As a mom, I have a few books memorized - “The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear” (and its Christmas version), “Thomas and the School Trip,” “Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?”
But I also manage to read a bit for myself. Most recently I finished Jodi Picoult’s “My Sister’s Keeper,” which still disturbs me because of its ending. I’m also a huge fantasy fan, having read all the Harry Potter books, several Cornelia Funke books and others.
And then, there’s Stephenie Meyer.
For anyone not familiar with the books by this author (though I don’t know how, she currently has THREE on the best-seller list published by this paper), she started just a few years ago with her first book, “Twilight” and most recently released her first book targeted for adults “The Host.” I’ll get to that after I finish the latest vampire novel.
I’m in a wonder about her from her background: A mom of three young boys who had a dream, wrote a book and now is a best-seller with a movie deal. How did she do it? (My co-worker told me, “She got off the couch and just did it.”) Oh, and Time magazine claims she may be the next J.K. Rowling. Did I mention she grew up in the Valley and still makes a home here?
I share this so other moms looking for other books to read beyond children’s fare may seek out new literature. Try them. You might like them. And pass on any recommendations as well! (Did I mention I’m an “X-Files” fan anxiously awaiting this summer’s release?
MIchelle,
Sounds like you need to just find some “couch time” and do it too–yeah just when you’re the busiest you’ve ever been in your life! You’ve been dreaming about writing your book when I met you six–years ago! I’ll be glad to say I knew you when.
Thank you! I I do want to make it happen. Maybe being so busy will actually kick me enough to do it. Sleep? Who needs it.