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Dreams of Joy by Lisa See - I loved it. This is the story of Joy, a Chinese American girl, an only child, beloved by her small family, and especially by her mother and aunt. It takes place in the late 1950s, and starts out with Joy's mom and aunt revealing a long held secret. Joy reacts to the secret by running away to live in China, now a socialist/communist country. It's told from two perspectives, and takes place in the city and in the country, and it's a fabulous story, as well as a great way to learn about the struggles and privations of the Chinese in Red China under Chairman Mao. I didn't want this book to end.
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World by John Baxter - This non-fiction book called out to me after watching Midnight in Paris, since it's about the author's walking tours of Paris. He's a story collector and teller, lover of Parisian history, and this little book is amusing, and might be fun to read next time you're in Paris. It was a nice follow up to Dreams of Joy which I wanted to savor before jumping into something new and engrossing. The Most Beautiful Walk in the World is like sitting next to a knowledgeable traveler at a dinner party. Little stories and anecdotes make up a book that didn't really come together for me.
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