This book was incredible. I listened to it on audio, and there were so many points at which I exclaimed audibly about an insight Baldwin had shared. I’m not sure … Continue reading The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
October brought cooler weather and a much-needed readathon, which helped me make a good dent in my Cavalcade of Classics list. My goal was to read at least one title … Continue reading Bookends: October 2018
And here we are. Another Dewey’s in the books! I didn’t make it 24 hours, but I didn’t really expect to, either. Around 11:30 last night, I decided I was too … Continue reading Dewey’s October Readathon Wrapup
Well, I’ve made it to hour twelve! And unlike most other readathons, I have spent most of the past twelve hours reading (or “reading” in the case of audiobooks). The … Continue reading Dewey’s October Readathon – Midpoint Check-in
It’s time for another Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon! I’ve had some trouble participating in readathons since we moved in January, but I’m hoping I’m back in action this time around. … Continue reading Dewey’s Readathon – October 2018
I listened to this on audio, and I have to admit, the first few hours were pretty brutal. I listened to the first three hours while taking a long walk … Continue reading Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
A letter from an old friend and the opportunity for a road trip leads Mr. Stevens, a career butler of the Downton Abbey era, to reflect about his life and … Continue reading The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
One of the things lost in the whirlwind of my cross-country move early this year is my monthly Bookends post. This post, a recap of March through September (in reverse … Continue reading Bookends: March to September 2018
Tangent: Podcasts for Suburban Walks The past month or so I’ve been taking long walks over the weekend. I try to get in the neighborhood of ten miles. I always … Continue reading TBR List Declutter, Bonus Issue 2
Tangent: Bully Pulpit As my daughter approached middle-school age, memories of my own experiences at that age started bubbling to the surface. Because I don’t want to color her experience, … Continue reading TBR List Declutter, Bonus Issue 1
Tangent: But Wait, There’s More! This TBR List Declutter post brings us to 750 titles, which means this is the last post of the series. But wait! If you’re despondent … Continue reading TBR List Declutter, Issue 51
Tangent: Gettysburg Address “‘But in a larger sense,’” I read, “‘we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground.’” In our history studies we’d gotten back around to the Gettysburg Address. … Continue reading TBR List Declutter, Issue 50
Imperfect Happiness 