I've finally been getting to do some reading, mostly light, quick reads.

One that stands out is Finishing Touches by Deanna Kizis, recently released in paperback. Jesse Holtz, a down-to-earth 20-something with flair for design, finds her stuck-in-neutral life changing dramatically after a close friend is injured in a car accident. Jesse narrates; her voice is engaging and real, and once you start reading, it's hard to stop. The book does a good job of capturing female friendships and the circumstances that take a close-knit group of friends down unexpected paths.

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Anyone wanting something a little more thoughtful, a little deeper than what you find in most parenting magazines should check out Brain, Child. It is a great mix of essays, articles and commentary that really makes you think about the the exhilarating endeavor of raising children.
You may not always agree with the viewpoints -- I certainly don't -- but it's interesting to consider parenting topics through a variety of perspectives.
I gave subscriptions to several mom friends last year and they loved it, too.

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I've been a bookworm my whole life, but haven't been able to read as much as I would like lately. Probably has something to do with that second baby girl, the one who arrived about nine months ago.

I put down the magazines and got back into books with the help of Modern Love: 50 True and Extraordinary Tales of Desire, Deceit, and Devotion, a collection of essays originally published in The New York Times.

Some of the essays are funny, some are sad, and many could make you think about your own relationships. A great read, and perfect for anyone who can only dig into a book in small snatches of time.

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