The Atrium

While browsing among the Express shelves (where we display popular items) recently I discovered a reed-thin little red book confined between two 300-page tomes. About the height and width of my hand, I though perhaps it was a misplaced children's book. However, when I pulled it out to take a look I discovered How the Water Feels to the Fishes, a wonderful 60-page little gem with a journal-like binding filled with funny, silly, sad, yet descriptive passages written by Dave Eggers. And no, it's not a children's book.

I'd not heard of this title and it looked interesting enough that I read the entire book in one sitting. It's fiction, though not a single story, but rather a collection of short musings about life observations. There's something in it to make you laugh, cry, and think critically about life. Each passage is an enjoyable read. One of the shorter pieces that I particularly like is Once a Year, which simply reads: "Once a year, she remembers that she is insignificant. Then she forgets again, because more than she is insignificant, she is forgetful."

If you've read this book please let me know what you think.