My Favorite Novel

I don’t typically purchase fiction books. I usually rely on my local library to support my vice. I own more non-fiction than fiction, but even those are in limited amount. Trust me, it is a dream to one day live in a home with a “library”. I envision floor to ceiling book shelves all around,  worn brown leather furniture, and a fireplace. Until that time comes I am very limited with space, which is why I don’t normally buy books. Once in a great while I will download one, but digital books don’t hold the same appeal to me. I want to hold the book, feel it in my hands. One book that I do own and has graced my bookshelf for longer than I can remember is Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg.




Fannie Flagg has written some great books over the years, but in my opinion non better than this one. Like most of Fannie’s stories this one takes place in the South beginning in 1952. It is the story of young Daisy Fay Harper and the trials and tribulations she experiences as she goes from childhood to young adulthood. Daisy’s father is always looking for a way to get rich quick and her long suffering mother puts up with it for a time. Hilarious supporting characters include Jimmy Snow, an alcoholic crop duster and her father’s best friend. We also meet Mrs. Dot who is trying to teach the young girls of Shell Beach, Mississippi  how to act like young ladies, all be it from the back of a bait shop. As all girls do, Daisy Fay also has a nemesis by the name of Kay Bob Benson. This book has made me laugh until I have cried. Though enormously funny, there are moments of sadness and the combination makes this my all time favorite novel.

TUNES

I freely admit I am not a fan of Beyonce nor was I ever a fan of Destiny’s Child, however I must admit I love a version of her song, ” Crazy In Love” from the Great Gatsby soundtrack. This is from the Baz Luhrmann version of the film. I have not heard the whole album yet, however it is on my list. But so far there are two songs from it I love. The first I have already mentioned, “Crazy In Love”, which isn't performed by Beyonce. It is performed by Emeli Sandé and the Bryan Ferry Orchestra. Interestingly, Beyonce does perform on the album, she sings “Back to Black” with André 3000.

The second song I love from this album is “ A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (all we got)”, performed by Fergie, Q-Tip, Goonrock. The reason I love these songs is because of the jazzy, dance-hall vibe they have. Others who perform on the soundtrack include:Florence + The Machine, Gotye, Jack White, and Lana Del Rey to name a few. Even if you aren’t a fan of one of the songs as traditionally played, take the soundtrack for a spin and experience the music performed in a different way. Maybe you will find a couple of tunes you love too.



You can click on the pictures and will be taken to Amazon where you can purchase the items if you care to. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones with your very own library. If not you can get the digital version there as well.

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