Babywise

Trying to get the kid to sleep through the night ( a little early). I can see how this book stresses people out. Talks about playing and naptimes and schedules and eating times. Definitely not for the working Mom. That being said, we've extended his feedings to 2.5 - 3 hr and he did not eat for 5 h in a row last night and slept for 3.5 h. What a good baby!

I Robot - Isaac Asimov

Got this for a birthday present. I guess I put it on my wishlist because Asimov's famous and I'd seen the movie. Turns out the movie's nothing like the book (thank goodness). The book is definitely more true sci-fi - philosophy rather than action. I liked it but I don't think I'm going to read the rest of the series.

Anna Karenina - Tolstoy

Yes, while on maternity leave I decided to re-read this old classic. I liked it a little less than last time. I guess it's because the book's so moralistic. I love that Anna was so free to leave her husband, and even to live up to the consequences of leaving her son, but the moment when she throws herself under the train just seems like she gives up. I've always compared this book to the Awakening - but I feel like Chopin's novel is about freedom - even in the drowning. Anna seems more like a tragic figure - trapped with no way out (not even death). Kitty (as a contrast) is kind of a thin figure, and, although I really like Levin, that doesn't say much for a feminist position.