Books - July 11-17

The Stolen Child - Keith Donohue, 2006 - read for Virago. Parallel stories of a changeling and the boy he sends to the fairies (hobgoblins) when he takes his place. Well written and thought provoking. I made many notes on the last 50 pages, but unfortunately forgot to bring them and the book. Inspired by the WB Yeats poem of the same name and I brought recordings of the poem set to music by the Waterboys and Loreena McKennitt.

Weekend in Paris - Robyn Sisman, 2003 - Small-town girl is excited when her London boss invites her to accompany him to Paris for a business trip, but quits when she finds out what his plans for the weekend are. She goes to Paris anyway and has adventures. Main character is a little too silly and book is not as good overall as Summer in the City.

Audiobook - The Associate - Philip Margolin, 2001 - good, but not outstanding, legal thriller. Young attorney is accused of making a mistake that could loose the firm's drug company client a multi-million dollar case. He sets out to clear his name and uncovers a plot of murders and illegal planting of evidence. Enjoyed the Portland, OR setting and the narration of Scott Brick.