Books I Want to Read by Jamie Farber

Books I Want to Read - A Blog
By Jamie Farber


Ever since the new “freedom of choice” summer reading program, I have realized that I actually enjoy reading. This is especially the case if there isn't homework attached to reading the book. Reading a book just for the sake of reading allows me the freedom to analyze as much or as little as I want, and eliminates the anxiety of worrying if I have the "right" answers the teacher expects. Unfortunately, due to homework, college applications, work, and other restraints, I don't have a lot of time to read - even though I've found myself stealing moments when possible. That's why I've decided to keep a list of future reads - the following is a list of the books I would like to read on my own time when I get the chance.

1 – Night by Elie Wiesel – This is an autobiography about the author’s experiences as a young Jewish person during the Holocaust.
2 – Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – This is a story about a woman and man who meet unexpectedly and spend time together driving to Tennessee.
3 – Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld – Prep is a story about a girl who goes to private school for the very first time. Also, the many intricate relationships that form between the girl and teachers, friends, and boyfriends are discussed.
4 – Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – I am currently reading Alice Sebold’s Lucky and it is such an interesting book that I want to read another one of Sebold’s novels when I finish Lucky. Lovely Bones is a mystery about a murder that takes place and leaves the reader guessing to answer questions like why the character was killed and who murdered her.
5 – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini – I know that this story takes place in Afghanistan and I really think it would open my eyes to a different culture. Also, several teachers and friends have recommended this book to me!
6 – My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult – This is a story about a girl whose main purpose in life is to keep her older sister alive. Her parents only gave birth to her to serve as a donor to their other daughter - her sick sister. The book sounds interesting because it poses the question of “how far is too far?” in terms of distressing the life of one to save the life of another.
7 – The Pact by Jodi Picoult – In this story, a boy is accused of killing his girlfriend. It's told through the trial and details the affects that the accusation has on the two families, who used to be friends.
8 – High Fidelity by Nick Hornby – All I know about this story is that it has to do with music and “top five” lists. Since I am really interested in music, I figure I should at least start the book because I might really enjoy it.
9 – Dear Zoe, by Philip Beard – Originally, I was excited about reading this story, but after hearing a little about it from my sister, it sounds a lot like another book I read over the summer, The Usual Rules. Both books involve the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the impact that death has on the remaining family members, except that in Dear Zoe, the character dies in a hit-and-run car accident, not in the twin towers. Right now, I’m just not sure if I really want to read it anymore but I'll keep it on my list.
10 – The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie – I’ve read Agatha Christie’s mysteries before and they are always good. In this story, three people are found dead ; their letters are A, B, and C, in order of when they were found. Throughout the story, the reader tries to solve the murder mystery and prevent the next person (D) from being killed.
11 – My Brother’s Image by E. Pogany – This story is about two brothers who are born Jewish but raised Catholic during World War II. One brother becomes a priest and the other continues to follow his Jewish faith. I think this book would enlighten me on the differences between the two religions.