Allison's Books

Here some books that I have enjoyed and were conveniently located in my house, not in the garage on the top shelf where my dear husband put the box of books!

Katharine by Anya Seton - This is one of my favorite books of all time. This is a novel that tells one of the most romantic love stories in British History. What is so amazing about it is that the characters really existed and the author has put them at the places and times they really were. It is the best work of historical fiction I have ever read.

The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus - A very funny novel about a nanny in Manhattan. Not great literature, but an easy read and it will make you feel better about your parenting!

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain - An autobiography of Bourdain's experiences as a chef in New York. Unlike most autobiographies, this one is hilarious and you will never eat fish on Monday again!

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri - A novel about an immigrant family from Calcutta and their struggle to become Americans and retain their Bengali culture. I found this book very interesting and I look forward to seeing the movie.

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory - A fictional account of the life of Mary Boleyn, Ann Boleyn's sister and Henry VIII's lover. Not entirely historically accurate, but a definite page turner and provides great insight into the struggle of women in Tudor England.