ENTERTAINMENT

The best books we’ve read in 2013

Anna ;

This time of year lists are everywhere — the best movies, moments, and, of course, books. These are the titles that compelled some of the staff at e-Greenville to keep reading, the ones that grabbed our attention and absolutely lived up to all their hype.

“Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” by David Sedaris:

Anyone who has ever read anything written by Sedaris is well familiar with his laugh-out-loud writing, and this new book is no different. But beyond just his humor —wrapped as always in my favorite medium: sarcasm — Sedaris uses his books to invite readers to share in a world of experiences — some universal, others unique. Things like eating in China, talking politics in Europe or buying condoms in a North Carolina Costco take on a whole new light when seen through Sedaris’ singular filter.

Amy Clarke Burns

“Gold” by Chris Cleave:

I enjoyed Cleave’s “Little Bee,” so I was expecting similar, but this just blew me away. I read like I was in the Olympics for speed-reading. Kate and Zoe have been training for gold since they first met at 19, as rivals in competitive track cycling. Now they’re 32 and about to face their last chance for a medal at the London Olympics. Normally I don’t care for sports stories, but I really was drawn to these women. They spent so much of their lives focused on their sport that they never learned how to be normal people.

Anna Lee

“Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History” by Ben Mezrich

This book, based on a true story, follows a small-town college kid as he becomes a successful NASA co-op. He wants to be cool, so he comes up with a plan to steal some lunar rocks. Despite his smarts, his overconfidence leads to his downfall. A compelling story that proves no matter how smart you are, a good dose of common sense and life experience must never be underestimated.

Pete Marin

“Neruda: Selected Poems” by Pablo Neruda

When I am having a hard time or when I need to step outside of my mind a bit I turn to poetry. My favorite poet is Pablo Neruda and this year, I found myself turning again and again to my copy of “Neruda: Selected Poems.” Neruda has a way with words, no doubt, but while most know him for his love poems, his odes are quite wonderful.

Lillia Callum-Penso
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