Just finished a book I started yesterday. This is one reason why I don't read fiction . . . at least very often. I get sucked in and can't set a book down.
These books, Chasing Vermeer and The Wright 3 are written by Blue Balliet. Andrew is reading the first one right now, and the Wright 3 is the sequel.
Great stories--they have mystery, math, secret codes & patterns, art, architecture, and they take place in Chicago! I enjoyed looking up Vermeer on the Internet and learning more about his paintings. After finishing the Wright 3, I must return to Chicago to tour the Robie House. (I always wanted to see Frank Lloyd Wright things while we lived there . . . but never did).
If you are looking for a good read, I recommend either one (but go in order, of course) and enjoy! Don't pick them up on a day you need to do housework, however, or you might get caught with your book read and your housework left undone. Like me.
saw those books at the taleisin. the robie house is awesome along with everything else he does.. you will have to come back and see them!
ReplyDeleteI loved Chasing Vermeer. Such a darling book and a great read for your kids!
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