Bookends: November 2016
Between the cold weather and the relentless holiday cheer, this is the time of year when I just want to curl up with a stack of books and ignore the … Continue reading Bookends: November 2016
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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
I’m not entirely sure what to think about this book. Parts I enjoyed, but mostly listening to this audiobook felt like a 32.5-hour slog. Well, slightly less than that because … Continue reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves was the SBC book selection for November. Join the conversation in the comments or join our Goodreads group to discuss this month’s book or … Continue reading We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
A Failure of Nerve by Edwin H. Friedman
For the most part, this book is amazing. It’s full of the kinds of ideas that make my brain feel like it’s been picked up and turned in a different … Continue reading A Failure of Nerve by Edwin H. Friedman
Empathy and Privilege
I woke up on November 9th feeling a little bewildered, but not surprised. There were too many Trump yard signs in my blue state in the weeks leading up to … Continue reading Empathy and Privilege
Worth Doing Poorly
Growing up and in early adulthood, I heard two conflicting messages about my voice. One was that I have a beautiful voice that soothes and comforts and brings pleasure to … Continue reading Worth Doing Poorly
Bookends: October 2016
I’m typing this from the stairs that overlook our front door, interrupted every few minutes by children dressed in costumes I can’t identify and begging for candy. Actually, it’s less begging … Continue reading Bookends: October 2016
Halloween Pie 2016
It’s Halloween once again! This year to celebrate their third reading of The Lord of the Rings (including an audiobook and a read-aloud by each of their parents), my daughter dressed … Continue reading Halloween Pie 2016
October 2016 Readathon Wrap-Up
Well, I’ve finished my second readathon, and it was everything I expected it to be and more. I learned so many things. Here are some of them: •Audiobooks are my friend. … Continue reading October 2016 Readathon Wrap-Up
Readathon Hour #5 1/2 Check-In
Coming up for air after several hours of bookish fun! When I got my hair cut yesterday, the hairdresser asked if I had any exciting plans for the weekend. I … Continue reading Readathon Hour #5 1/2 Check-In
Readathon Preparations
With today’s trip to the library, my Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon pile is ready for Saturday!
Strangely Specific
Whenever we walk through the cemetery, I make my way to this particular headstone. The inscription intrigues me. I can understand the willow tree, but I wonder what prompted Jacob’s parents—assuming they chose the … Continue reading Strangely Specific
Imperfect Happiness 