America America. Ethan Canin. Random House. 2008Reviewed by Pauline Carter
Here are two books I got from "book club" table at Lynnwood library. America America by Ethan Canin is a Richard Russo type novel of politics and family life in a midwestern town. Named a 2008 "best books of the year" book by Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and other papers. John Updike liked it. I really enjoyed it. The next is Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris (2008)which I just started but looks great. A first novel by a woman who lived in Saudi Arabia and also a "best books" choice of Washington Post. It is a mystery set in Saudi Arabia so lots of interesting and new to me info about that country. Excellent writing in both.
Cris Wilson adds: If you don't have the time to read David McCullough's John Adams this week check out the HBO Miniseries starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney as the spirited Abigail. There is also an interview with David McCullough at his home and in his "writing shed." Port Townsend residents will love this feature.
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