theme?

So, there seems to be a developing theme for me again lately...

A week or two ago I mentioned here that I had started reading the first ever book I've picked up on AIDS and Africa. Africa has been a growing presence in my conciousness lately, and that has been a little bizarre, since I've worked for years to keep it in the corners of my mind.

I pulled a novel off my shelves last night, looking for light reading to pass the bus trip to and from the office. It was one I've only read once, but remembered enjoying.

Once again the story has sucked me in, but I have to admit, it's not the light reading I was looking for. One again, it's a story encompassing AIDS, poverty and Africa.

like I said... a theme...