Review -- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
HarperCollins, 2008
336 pages
*I received this as a birthday gift.

Summary: This book revolves around Enzo, a dog with the soul of a man and his race car driving owner, Denny. Together Enzo and Denny navigate the joys and tragedies of life, always believing in the racing philosophy that they live by.

Review: This was the book club's selection for May and it received immense praise from all the members. I absolutely loved this book (when I stopped crying -- who knew dog books make me so emotional?). Enzo is an unbelievably wise and thoughtful character and the plot is (although somewhat predictable) so wonderfully uplifting. Garth Stein does a fantastic job of giving Enzo a distinct voice that the reader immediately falls in love with. He reminds you of why it is so wonderful to be human. And makes you look at your own dog in a whole different light. Rating: ****1/2 out of 5

It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 5/10

This week I read Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris, finished The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (for book club tonight, review to come), and am half way through My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger. I was also able to review Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin and The Magicians by Lev Grossman.

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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 5/3

I had a fantastic weekend for reading. I was able to finish The Magicians by Lev Grossman (review to come), read half of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (very sad but loving this book), and even read Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin by Kathy Griffin (review to come). I even finished my review of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I just hope that I can keep the momentum going!

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It's Monday! What are you reading? -- 4/26

Last week was not a good week for me. I continue to work my way through The Magicians by Lev Grossman. The book hit somewhat of a lull in the plot during the week making it hard to finish. But last night at bedtime, the action picked up and I didn't want to put it down. I am hoping to finish it tonight. Today at lunch I am planning on starting one of my mom's favorite books, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. This is our book club pick for May and I am very excited to read it! Lastly, I had to return Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian to the library and was unable to finish in time. I really need to stop watching episodes of Modern Family and Glee on hulu and read more!

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