Bookends: March 2015
I had this big April Fools plan to intersperse some fake titles and authors in among the titles I actually read in March, but then my son spent last night … Continue reading Bookends: March 2015
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Night Film by Marisha Pessl
Throughout the year, my spouse reads books about science, the economy, the economics of science, or the effects of the science industry on the economy, and scientific research papers about … Continue reading Night Film by Marisha Pessl
The Positive Power of Negative Thinking by Julie Norem
In The Positive Power of Negative Thinking, author Julie Norem compares defensive pessimism—a strategy for managing existing anxiety by identifying and addressing possible negative outcomes before undertaking an endeavor—with its … Continue reading The Positive Power of Negative Thinking by Julie Norem
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (re-read)
I can’t remember how I felt about this book last time I read it, but listening to the audiobook with my kids this time while we reheated leftovers for lunch, or worked … Continue reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (re-read)
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The mostly one- to three-page chapters in this novel oscillate between the story of Werner, an orphaned German boy, and Marie-Laure, a blind French girl. The way the form echoes … Continue reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Bookends: February 2015
With as snowy as February was, you’d think I would have been able to finish more books than I have. But snow means shoveling and getting new tires so that … Continue reading Bookends: February 2015
Chaos, Wonder and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting, edited by Sarah Conover and Tracy Springberry
Even before I became pregnant with my first child, I began amassing baby care and parenting books. Unsure of myself as a parent, I sought solace in the opinions of … Continue reading Chaos, Wonder and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting, edited by Sarah Conover and Tracy Springberry
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Every night for three weeks, my nine-year-old and I snuggled together under a blanket, tea cups balanced on our laps. I read aloud in what my spouse says was a … Continue reading The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Purple Hibiscus is the Sisters Book Club selection for February 2015. For March, we’re reading some nonfiction: The Peabody Sisters by Megan Marshall. Come join the discussion on our Goodreads Group! It … Continue reading Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Symposium by Plato
What a fun little book! I’m sure I’m not grasping all of the nuances—I suspect a vindication motivation in the speech Plato gives to Alcibiades about Socrates—but since I’m not … Continue reading Symposium by Plato
Bookends: January 2015
I’m not sure if I can sustain this pace as the year progresses, but at least I’ve started 2015 strong, reading-wise. And I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read, which makes … Continue reading Bookends: January 2015
Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
I borrowed this book from my friend Melanie ages ago (about three years ago, I think). I started it right away after I borrowed it, and while I appreciated the … Continue reading Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Imperfect Happiness 