[kipperfan]

For some reason I am reading two books right now (not something I normally do), the first I am almost done, it is "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides. An interesting novel about 3 generations of a Greek American family with a very interesting twist, extremely solid plot and character development, this book has kept me interested all the way through.

The second book is "So much for that" by Lionel Shriver. First novel I have read by Shriver, though I had heard good things about a few of her other ones. Only about a quarter way through the book, but very impressed so far. Central plot revolves around Shep, a 50ish, husband, father and middle class guy who has always dreamed of leaving his life behind and going to live out the rest of his days in the 3rd world, where his small nest egg could last forever. His plans get derailed at the last minute when his wife is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer...wish I could tell you more but thats as far as I have gotten, with that said, the writing and plot development have been excellent so far.