The Old Man And The Sea

Author: Ernest Hemingway

This classic has been on my list to read for a long time. It is rather short, but I liked that as it doesn't have lots of needless prose. I liked it alot. I think one of the reasons why I enjoyed the book was because, for some reason, I can't wait until I reach old age like Santiago. Well, I guess I can wait, but I am not dreading old age like some. Hemingway has a great way of weaving the old man's life into the story. It was a pretty good read. 4 out of 5 stars.

My Sister's Keeper

Author: Jodi Picoult

This bio-ethical medical saga pits two sisters against one another. Kate is sick. Anna, her sis, has been genetically created to be a match to help her fight the cancer in her body. The plot has several twists and turns and Picoult doesn't offer any answers to the hard questions. This was one of the refreshing things about the book. I (AJ) skimmed heavily at some points as I felt the book could have been about 100 to 150 pages shorter. Overall, it was pretty good and kept me turning the pages to see how things ended up. 3 out of 5 stars.