A Post from My BFF Katherine Shea!!!



Best thing to come out of McGill
was my friendship with K.

Katherine is one of my best friends. We met back in first year at McGill University in Montreal. In the old Douglas Hall residence, she lived just across the lounge from me, and we became fast friends. We had a blast together when we were young. We'd go out dancing until all hours in places like The Lizard Lounge, and other fun night clubs. We made lots of great memories, most of which will never grace the pages of ANY blog!

Douglas Hall, McGill University

Although I didn't stay at McGill for the entire 4 years
(I left early due to aforementioned activities), Katherine and I have maintained a close friendship ever since. We have lots of great memories and I hope that we will have lots more in the future.

One of our common points, is our love of reading. When we get together, we always go talk about what we're reading or what we've uncovered. I recently asked Katherine about her favorite books, so she sent along this list, and I'd like to include this note from Katherine on my blog. I hope you enjoy some of Katherine's suggestions...I know there are several that she recommended to me, and I have since enjoyed! 

"Hi Claire,



Melissa, Me, Katherine & Alex
Oct 15, 2005

This is just a running list of books I love .. but my top ten? Hmmm…that’s really hard because I classify them differently in my head – Anne of Green Gables is from my childhood so I’ll always love them … Harry Potter series were the first books I shared with the kids and we talked about them incessantly ….. hmmm….some are sad and touching.. others I can’t stop thinking about – I’ve taken a stab at a top ten list for adults:
 
1. The Year of Magical Thinking (extremely sad but so touching and beautifully written..)
2. Touch
3. Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
4. The Descendants
5. The Book Thief
6. The Kite Runner (I loved this one too!!!)
7. Sarah’s Key (Ditto)
8. Room (not a favorite but was entertaining)
9. The Help (fell asleep during the movie)
10. The Glass Castle (read it, but have forgotten the story line--hence the blog!)

You can include this on your blog in any way, shape or form you wish – I’m always happy to share the books I love! The Prodigal Summer isn’t on this list nor is The Red Tent because I only started this list about 2 years ago & I read those books a while ago. A Fine Balance and Such A Long Journey are two more I love but I read them ages ago … and The Poisonwood Bible …
 
Love
K"

I love you too Katherine!!!