"Tallgrass"

Lately I've been reading a handful of books that have been average. Whenever anyone asks me what books I've been reading lately, I always revert back to my favorites, ('Pride and Prejudice,' 'Marjorie Morningstar,' or 'The History of Love') as I cannot remember any of the recent works I've read. These are the books I find on the Summer Read table at Barnes and Noble, and are by no means a classic. But, they are worthy reads that I end up enjoying, but for some reason, easily forgettable.

My mom, who is my personal librarian, recently loaned me a book called 'Tallgrass' by Sandra Dallas.

The book follows a family who lives in Ellis, Colorado during World War 2. At this time, the government ordered all Japanese-Americans to leave their homes and live in internment camps throughout the duration of the war. This eye-opening event, that actually happened in our American history, is seen and told through the eyes of a young Rennie Stroud. (She somewhat reminds me of little Scout from 'Mockingbird.')

This book really kept me captivated until the end. There's a mystery that slowly unravels, as we learn more about the residents of this small town. For me, it was interesting to be taken back to a time that I'm not too familiar with.

If you're in the mood for a light read, but something that's not as cheesy as a beach novel, you may enjoy this.

Let me know if you're being treated to any good reads... whether it be a forgettable, but kept you intrigued to the end, or a newly found classic.... do share!