Wow

So I read two books that I would consider to be "not light" reading.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan is about two "Will Graysons" who meet unexpectedly in Chicago. Two of the characters are gay high school students and the book does a good job of capturing the angst of high school, being straight, being gay and just being without going overboard. I think.

Living Dead Girl was possibly the most disturbing book I have ever read. I can't even decide if I liked it or not. Written from the perspective of a kidnapped, sexual abuse victim who has been in her kidnappers "possession" for 5 years, this book is just downright horrifying. Probably not even a fraction as horrifying as living this scenario, but horrifying enough to make me want to vomit.

So there you have it. I think I might read something about rainbows and bunnies next.

As good as it gets

The Help by Kathryn Stockett is about as good as a book gets. Had to force myself to put it down three nights in a row. I was completely immersed in the lives of the characters - great writing.