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I read a lot. I’ve always read a lot. Over the course of the pandemic, one of the few things about myself I’ve been able to hold onto was reading. I’ve become a heavy user of the public library over… Read moreBook Talk: Books I Do Not Like
If you haven’t yet discovered Laura McHugh, then hie thee to the bookstore or library and dive right in. Or, like me, you can listen to the audiobooks. I’m not going to quibble about the medium. The first of her… Read moreBook Talk: I Recommend Laura McHugh
I’ve been reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg series for most of my life, some of them more times than others. Recently I decided to read all seven of the books, and while some of my opinions hold, a few have changed… Read moreBook Talk: Re-Reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg Novels
A year and a couple of weeks ago, we started reading chapter books at bedtime. We all curl up in Baguette’s bed and read the next installment of the current literary adventure. Baguette is working on her reading skills, and… Read moreBookTalk: Bedtime Reading
My latest read was actually an Audible listen. I’ve realized recently that I’m a sucker for an English thriller featuring a 20- to 30-something woman. Also, I often like books that tell a story in two time periods. So J.P…. Read moreBookTalk: Not the Thrill I Was Hoping For
Kimberly Rae Miller has written a thoughtful and touching account of her life as the child of loving, supportive parents who also struggled with hoarding. From the outside, her life in a working-class community on Long Island probably seemed typical… Read moreBookTalk: Coming Clean
We’ve started reading chapter books to Baguette at bedtime. Our first was The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. Neither Mr. Sandwich nor I had read that as children, and we’re continuing that with our next selection: Mr. Popper’s… Read moreBookTalk: Pity Poor Mrs. Popper
So apparently I’m now selecting books without having any idea what they’re about. First, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. This is a really good book. I’d heard great things about it. Apparently I’d never actually read… Read moreBook Talk: What Did I Just Read?
Your definition of “recently” and mine may not be quite the same. Whatever. It’s my blog, so I get to pick. Anyhow, here are some books I’ve read, with the occasional thought attached. The Book of Night Women by Marlon… Read moreBook Talk: Things I’ve Read Recently
Sponsored: I received a free Advance Reader’s Copy of The Emerald Key in exchange for writing a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. So one of my friends has written a book! Co-authored, actually. The Emerald Key,… Read moreBook Talk: The Emerald Key