Communities hit by Hurricane Katrina are still trying to reconstruct and one group of New Orleans writers has found a way to make a difference. The New Orleans Haiku Society has recently published, Katrina – Ku: Storm Poems.

From imagery of downed power lines to the blue FEMA tarp covered roofs, this book is a tribute to a once vibrant city. As I know one of the poets, I’ve been following the development of the book and am excited to see it finally come together.

If you have $5 bucks to spare please consider purchasing a copy. Proceeds from the sale will benefit various art groups in New Orleans. To learn more visit Katrina-Ku.

Also I have two more reviews of books I’ve recently enjoyed, The Last Cato by Matilde Asensi and A Rare Interest in Corpses by Ann Granger.

Hope everyone has a weekend filled with books!

I was at the library today and saw the announcement I look forward to seeing every year – Library Book Sale! It’s still a month a way but just like any other important date; such as birthdays, vacations and the like, the book sale dates go on my calendar.

In the meantime, I’m going to go through my stacks, do a bit of pruning the shelves and donate some books. After all, I’m sure I’ll buy double the amount I give away.

So while I was there I dropped off some movies and CDs and I picked up two books. As I’d already gotten one over the weekend despite my reading challenge I figure what’s the point now.

I borrowed Past Reason Hated by Peter Robinson as I’m really digging the Inspector Banks series, and The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells because I really, really need to finally read and be ready to discuss one of the Slaves of Golconda’s picks. I swear I’ve read two of the previous books. I just haven’t read them on time.