Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Perhaps as a mother I could read this as a story of children abandoned on an island and left to survive in any way they can. I could read it … Continue reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Category: Books
The Epic of Gilgamesh
A bit of background: The Epic of Gilgamesh is old. It’s very, very old. So old, it’s more than a little amazing that any of it has survived, let alone … Continue reading The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
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
Bookends: October 2018
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
Dewey’s October Readathon Wrapup
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
Dewey’s October Readathon – Midpoint Check-in
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
Dewey’s Readathon – October 2018
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
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
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
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
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
Bookends: March to September 2018
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
TBR List Declutter, Bonus Issue 2
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
TBR List Declutter, Bonus Issue 1
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
Imperfect Happiness 