Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors. If you haven’t read any of her books, you need to add at least a few to your reading list. Definitely read: The Pact, My Sister’s Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, and Plain Truth. That’s a pretty good starting point to get a feel for Picoult’s writing style. I’m not sure if it’s for everyone, but I still recommend giving it a try because if you love it, you really love it.
Her books always deal with an ethical dilemma, a moral issue, or Life with a capital L– or some combination of those three. She’s a smart writer without the books being over done; they’re very entertaining.
I will admit, some of her books captivated me more than others. The ones I initially listed are my favorites. I recently felt like I wasn’t able to fall in love with the stories and characters as much… and then I read Leaving Time.
Leaving Time is about a young girl who is searching for her missing mother, a researcher who studies elephant behavior. There is a lot about elephants in the book, and in true Jodi Picoult fashion, she really deep dives into elephants.
The book was going fine. I was enjoying it, plain and simple. I even googled a few elephant videos to get a better sense of that element of the book. I spent most of the day reading on Saturday; the pace was picking up and I was trying to deal with my terrible case of the winter blues so it was a great excuse to stay in bed and read. And then, at one point, I literally turned to Garrett and said, “Oh my god.” I could not put it down at that point.
It took me a long time to get into the book (because I was being a lazy reader, it had nothing to do with the book) and now I’m wishing I had committed to finishing it sooner. It’s really good. Not her best… but absolutely worth a read.
Do you have a favorite author?! Please share in the comments!
xoxo
PS I started Yes Pleasethis weekend! Already a bit of the way in and loving it!
Jodi Picoult is a great author – I haven't read "Leaving Time" yet but I will definitely be adding it to my list! xx, Mikkaela The Southwestern Prepster
I've never read anything by Jodi Picoult, but I see her books everywhere. I like Nick Hornby, Sophie Kinsella (fun!), and quite a bit of non-fiction works as well.
I haven't read any of Picoults books but I'll definitely be adding them to my list! Leaving Time sounds awesome. Yes Please is amazing and you're going to love it! I wrote a little blurb about it on my blog not too long ago 🙂
I LOVE jodi picoult and I have since I was a small child! "My Sister's Keeper" makes me cry every time. I took your suggestion and bought "The Cuckoo's Calling" and I love it so much! Thanks for always referring the best books. And I always buy the ACTUAL book. not the electronic version. Call me old-fashioned 🙂
I also love Jodi Picoult! My favorite is the Song of the Humpback Whale, one of her firsts. This one was one of the more supernatural ones she has ever done which was probably why it wasn't my favorite.
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
Jodi Picoult is a great author – I haven't read "Leaving Time" yet but I will definitely be adding it to my list!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
She's my favorite author as well! Leaving Time also took me a little bit to get into interestingly enough…but I loved it in the end!
OH MY GOD. I am a diehard JP fan and I was reading this book alone when the twist happened… I couldn't believe it!!!!
I have never read her books but I really should! My favorite authors are Scott Fitzgerald, Helen Fielding, and JK! 🙂
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-S
I will have to add this to my reading list! I read "Yes, Please" earlier this year, so good! Love Amy Poehler
-Dani
The Postcard Journals
I've never read anything by Jodi Picoult, but I see her books everywhere. I like Nick Hornby, Sophie Kinsella (fun!), and quite a bit of non-fiction works as well.
I posted about what I've read lately yesterday: http://www.whitecabana.com/index.php/2015/03/02/books-what-ive-been-reading/ (Gone Girl, The Rosie Project, The Rosie Project)
Jordana
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I haven't read any of Picoults books but I'll definitely be adding them to my list! Leaving Time sounds awesome. Yes Please is amazing and you're going to love it! I wrote a little blurb about it on my blog not too long ago 🙂
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I love Jodi Picoult! I haven't read any of the books you listed but of the ones I've read my favorites were Lone Wolf and House Rules.
I LOVE jodi picoult and I have since I was a small child! "My Sister's Keeper" makes me cry every time. I took your suggestion and bought "The Cuckoo's Calling" and I love it so much! Thanks for always referring the best books. And I always buy the ACTUAL book. not the electronic version. Call me old-fashioned 🙂
The pact is my favorite book from high school – I read it so many times! And I actually just bought Leaving Time for an upcoming vacation – YES!
I also love Jodi Picoult! My favorite is the Song of the Humpback Whale, one of her firsts. This one was one of the more supernatural ones she has ever done which was probably why it wasn't my favorite.
Ellie
http://thenotquiteadult.com
These book recommendations are perfect as I get ready for Mexico!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
I have had this book since January of last year and got it is a pre-release and I just started reading it. She is my favorite author!
Thanks for sharing this review. I'm always looking for new books.
Kari
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