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March was a big reading month for me, and although I have a lot to say about most all of these books, I'm going to stick to one sentence, because you have things to do! The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker A gorgeous story about how dna results can shed light on family secrets, spanning multiple generations and locations that you should absolutely read, but skip the audible version. Grief is For People by Sloane Crosley Everything Crosley writes -thus far, mostly hilarious - is worth reading, and this memoir following the suicide of a close friend is guaranteed to draw out all of the emotions. Out of Line by Barbara Lynch I've determined that Lynch is a total villain, but foodies will enjoy her rags-to-riches story of building a restaurant empire in Boston. The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton This book attempts to pull off so much as an otherworldly time-travel mystery and falls just short of an incredibly satisfying read. Reputations by Juan Gabriel Vasquez This is an interesting work of fiction about a political cartoonist in Colombia and certainly worth your time if you can provide your full focus. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray I gave The Bee Sting much more than it gave me, let's just put it that way. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald Too cheesy for me. You Can't Joke About That by Kat Timpf Kat is a comic and a Libertarian who takes aim at everyone and everything in this incredibly poorly edited book full of interesting content and solid arguments. Baumgartner by Paul Auster I loved 4321 but Baumgartner was a snooze. What have you read and loved lately?
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I'm not sure if I'm just getting more discerning in my old age, or if I'm just selecting more mediocre books than usual this year! Still, the winners make it all worth it!
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Claire Pooley I've decided to start with the ultimate winner for my February reading! I read Pooley's The Authenticity Project late last year and was so excited to read something else she penned. Actually, I listened to this one - so glad I did, who can resist a beautiful clipped English accent? I truly enjoyed every single moment. Pooley likes to throw random characters together and let them form unlikely friendships and I just lap it up. Parts of this novel were a smidge predictable but no complaints here. Love! The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty This fun romance featured a couple and the guys' stalker ex-girlfriend. Moriarty put the most love into developing this character and I ended up liking her better than anyone else. I was alarmed at how much relatable her point of view actually was. This author isn't always the most incredible writer and yet many of her stories and characters have really stuck with me. French Braid by Anne Tyler It seems like Anne Tyler's thing is to write family sagas where everyone is introduced, nothing huge really happens, then it's 20 years later and more stuff happens - nothing major - and then one more time we gather characters 10 or 20 years on and then the book is over. Aside from how weird and disjointed that seems, French Braid wasn't a bad book. It was just a deep dive into the various characters that made up this Baltimore-area family. Interesting, introspective, but certainly skippable. Family Family by Laurie Frankel Wow, this novel about a famous actress, the two babies she gave up for adoption, the two baby daddies, the new adoptive parents, her own two adopted twins, and...and...paparazzi...and...my goodness, all of the things. Fascinating, fun, fast-paced, and also so unlikely that the reader can't help but occasionally suspend their suspension of disbelief. A more realistic version of this novel would've received an easy five stars from me. News of the World by Paulette Jiles I read a western! It's been a minute since I've done that. I really enjoyed this short novel about an older gentleman traveling through Texas in 1870, reading newspapers to the locals and tasked with delivering a young girl to her family after she had been captured by an Indian tribe. It was fun to read about their sweet relationship and how they faced challenges together on their journey. I would definitely recommend this quick read - it was a nice change of pace for me. One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy I have big feelings about this book. I could write a whole blog post on this book!! I'll keep it concise and diplomatic. This seemed like it would be a fun and lighthearted collection of essays about the millennial experience, complete with fun wordplay. It started off that way, and I was super into it. I loved her sidebar on the American Girl dolls & books! However, it swerved into umm, well, our lives suck because of the patriarchy? A quote, "...part of me thinks that as a young woman, I forewent developing a worldview because the male-centric media's surveillance of women taught me to prioritize how the world viewed me." Well then! But then a sentence or two later, she thoughtfully connects the dots on how the Spice Girls dealt with some of the weird stuff thrown at them by saying, "...maybe it was the embodiment of doing the best you can despite your circumstances. Choosing what you accept, what you laugh at, what you capitalize on, and what you leave behind..." Well, right. I mean, this is my whole actual worldview (I developed one!) that makes me resent reading an entire book like this: I have (and she has, and probably you have) been dealt various blows by men, women, media, etc. and have learned to take from it what I can and leave the rest behind! For example, the "male-centric media" also leaned pretty hard into the clueless dad stereotype back in the day (less so now, but it's not extinct). Dads could choose to write a book about it (I'd argue that there's definitely enough content to unpack there) or they could say, "That's not accurate and it has nothing to do with me!" and move on with real life. Anyway. It's okay that Kate Kennedy didn't do what *I* wanted her to do and write a lighthearted collection of essays about the millennial experience. I'm sure this book totally hit the mark for many readers. Not this elder millennial. Not sure how your year has started off, but I am kicking butt on my reading goals! Not so much with my exercise goals, but that's another story!
At any rate, I have a couple of recommendations for you and a couple of books I read for you so that you don't have to. The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins I listened to this on Audible, and I enjoyed this mysterious, dramatic family saga that brings a runaway heir back to his family home in North Carolina to finally sort out the mess that his adoptive mother/ husband murdering multi-millionaire left with her will. It's a fun read, but ... it was a little over the top to win five stars from me. Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner I'd call this memoir an exploration of grief, culture, and delicious Korean food. It will make you hungry, it will make you think, but it will not necessarily uplift you or help you feel like you truly knew much about the author. I would recommend it if you like to read about food! Otherwise, I'd suggest knocking it off of your TBR list. Florence Gordon by Brian Morton Speaking of the TBR list, Florence Gordon hung out on mine for the better part of a decade, I think! I finally got to it and almost put it down after just a few pages. While it wasn't a bad book, I'm a little sorry I stuck with it. The ending left a lot to be desired and most of the characters were kind of awful. A few scenes, however, were magical! It could've been so good. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett I'm so glad that I chose to listen to Tom Lake on Audible, as it is narrated by Meryl Streep. The opening scene is a community theatre audition of Our Town. So much fun! This book would be a perfect palate cleanser after reading something something crazy/gritty. Join Lara as she gives her grown daughters (almost) the full story of her affair with a future movie star one summer thirty years prior. The story unfolds as the family picks cherries at their farm in Michigan during the pandemic, which is so surreal, isn't it? Highly recommend! The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane The Half Moon is similar to The Heiress in that it was an awesome story, this time lots of family drama except with a restaurant at the center instead of a mansion and issues with lack of money rather than too much money. It's awesome, it's thought-provoking and totally worth reading, but when solutions arise in really convenient and unlikely ways, I get a little grouchy. Then again, sometimes it's nice to get that satisfying ending. If you're into messy and dramatic family/relationship stories (like me!), this will probably be your jam. Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez I recently saw this book in a photo I found on social media of a bookstore display called "Books NOT Worth the Hype!" No matter, I was excited to read about the Puerto Rican wedding planner in New York, her closeted politician brother, and their adventures. Olga Dies Dreaming did, in fact, belong on that bookstore display. Sorry. So, not my best round of reading, but hopefully I have more recommendations soon! What are YOU reading and loving? Welcome to January in central Illinois. Snow is coming: could be eight inches, could be eight snowflakes. I've got library books, recently purchased books, and audiobooks at the ready. Either way, the weekend starts tomorrow and I'm putting the to-do lists aside.
I have a few suggestions for your January reading! None of This is True by Lisa Jewell This was our pick for Book Club this month. I have to admit, this isn't really my genre. I can only do a thriller every once in a while. That said, this was lots of fun. I would file it under, "Not a five star, but compulsively readable." Those pages didn't stop turning - I was worthless while I was reading this book until it was over. If thrillers are your bag, don't miss this one. The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Lucky me, I have a hairstylist who reads! She recommended this as something light and lovely. At first glance, it looks a little *too* light, but I ended up loving this fun story about folks who confess all of their "stuff" in a notebook that gets passed around and how their lives change as a result. Cheesy premise, awesome execution. Set in England, a plus! This Story Will Change by Elizabeth Crane What is wrong with me? I was all about this story about a marriage crumbling but when I realized it was an actual memoir I started losing interest quickly. How weird is that? I guess I'm only here for fabricated marriage-crumbling stories. Either way, this didn't do it for me. The Measure by Nikki Erlick For a while, this was THE BOOK. Sometimes I avoid THE BOOKs altogether. I couldn't run away from this one, though. It had been recommended to me enough and the premise was right up my alley (one day everyone is gifted a box with a piece of string that shows their length of life, chaos ensues). How could this book have been any better? It couldn't have. I loved it, would recommend it, and will probably think about it off and on for years. The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood Oh, God. Absolutely save yourself the trouble here. This book made no sense to me. It could've been so awesome! A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler I love family drama novels. This one was really solid and a wonderfully narrated audiobook. This might be a little light on the plot for a lot of readers. Plenty happens and yet at the end it was very much, "Well NOW WHAT!?!?" I liked it a lot, but I'm not sure how long it will stick with me. Looking forward to reading some more by Anne Tyler, though. What amazing books have you been reading? As I wrap up another great reading year, I am excited to share with you the eight five star reads that stood out among the 62 books I will have finished by tomorrow evening!
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis Aren't we all drowning, at least from time to time? While we all do our best to keep everything else above water, check out these great ideas for how to keep your house functional for your life. She also provided some excellent additional tips and tricks for those who are lacking energy due to long COVID, chronic fatigue, or other ailments. I felt super validated that she encourages practices I already use (i.e. obsessive timer-setting) but also began implementing some other suggestions before I even finished the book! I highly recommend this super quick read no matter where you fall on the drowning spectrum. Maureen by Rachel Joyce Oh, Rachel Joyce is just everything. While nothing can top The Music Shop, Maureen is a stop on the Harold Fry bus that I took via audiobook and I loved it, loved it, loved it. Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson I'm not sure what I was expecting when I started this book about what I thought was going to be siblings sharing the last of their mother's black cake after she passes away (which sounded cool), but the world I was catapulted into was way beyond my expectations and I'm still kinda there, to be honest. The family secrets/family drama is strong with this one! One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker Just the story of two families trying to survive the harsh winter on the prairie while one husband/father is dead and the other is in jail for having murdered him for sleeping with his wife. Plenty of drama, but there's no time because we have horses to feed and corn to plant! What an awesome novel. Can't wait to check out more from the author. One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Mariann Cronin I promised myself I wouldn't cry but not only did I cry, I cried in front my of my kids! Look, it's about the friendship of a 17 year old girl and an 83 year old woman who find friendship on the terminal ward of a hospital. I knew what I was getting into. Oh, but it was worth all of that blubbering! Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano This was my favorite book I read this year! I absolutely loved this story of four sisters that spans from the 1980's to present day. I especially appreciated how well-developed all of the characters were, even the three main male characters! They were layered and interesting and not evil, imagine that! 5/5 stars, highly recommend! P.S. Excellent audiobook selection! Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin Gabrielle Zevin is pretty awesome, and here she gives us a YA love story that is worth reading and recommending. YA romances are not usually my cup of tea, but this was just awesome! I want to say that I also don't like amnesia stories, because seriously, how often does amnesia happen? But What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty has been living in my head for like 9 years! The Forgetting Time by Sharon Gustkin Speaking of forgetting! I find past life stories to be generally pretty interesting, and was definitely excited by the synopsis here - of a child who remembers his past life and ultimately guides his mother to the setting of his last life. It could've been crap, but I found it to be super well done. I was pretty emotionally invested in all of these novels, and Forgetting Time was no exception. What great books did you read this year? I've had some major hits and misses this month. Nothing horrible, except for a novella that wasn't worth including in my picture collage above. This month does include two books that I think I'll be recommending for the rest of time.
How to Keep House While Drowning by K.C. Davis It's tough to recommend this book due to the title (of all of the things I care about in life, how anyone "keeps their house" is pretty much last on the list) - but it's so full of helpful ideas for everyone I know, whether they are drowning or not. It's unlike most anything I've read, and clearly written by a therapist, but I got used to it. I began implementing some of the ideas before I even finished this super quick read. The Gastronomical Me by M.F.K Fisher I've had this on my TBR for many years. While I found it interesting (food is always interesting), this memoir just felt so aimless and dated. I should've skipped it. Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson I listened to this on Audible and I absolutely loved it. This is the other book that I'm recommending left and right. It was incredible and thought-provoking, set in the Caribbean, London, and southern California through a span from the 60's to present day. I hear it is a series now!?! The Irish Boarding House by Sandy Taylor We read this for book club. The cover said that it is "completely heartwarming" which was certainly the case. While I typically like my books to have a little more grit than this, I feel like this sort of novel would be perfect for someone who has plenty of drama in their own life and could just use a nice, sweet read. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue This novel kept my interest, but who do you cheer for? All of the characters were insufferable. Plenty of buzz has been generated about The Rachel Incident, and I can see why, but I personally have to like *somebody* in a book. Wellness by Nathan Hill Copy and paste my review from The Rachel Incident. I get that everyone has layers, but for these two books it was mostly just layers of suck. Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close I can't say I super loved any of the protagonists of this novel either, but I found myself cheering them on despite myself. It was heavy on both politics and Cubs baseball, usually a thumbs-down for me. But I actually found Marrying the Ketchups super satisfying. I listened to it on Audible and like the content of the novel, I found myself really enjoying this spoken story, despite the reader's somewhat grating voice. You'll see what I mean. Don't bother: I also listened to The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman. What a huge disappointment from Hoffman, who is typically marvelous. This was a novella, thank goodness. It actually could've been a decent novel, as it would've allowed Hoffman to actually develop the characters. What have YOU been reading lately? Looking over my last eight books read, I've got a little more variety than usual. A novella, a couple of memoirs, some fantasy, some science fiction, some fiction, and a backlist book from a wildly popular author, and some historical fiction I might never have touched if it wasn't for an enthusiastic recommendation.
A reminder to myself and to you- these are my feelings about books I have recently read. For a synopsis, click the links! Or dive in blind, like I usually do. Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford I've loved Bamford's stand-up comedy for as long as I've loved stand-up - all my life. Her memoir delves into her mental illness but is still so incredibly hilarious. How do authors do that? Not sure, but I loved it! No sugarcoating here, be prepared! Also, be prepared to LOL and annoy those around you. And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman Backman is a read-everything-they-write author for me. Surely I wouldn't cry during the reading of a quick novella? About a boy and his grandfather who is suffering from Alzheimer's? Worth the sniffles, though. Starter Villain by John Scalzi There's no shame in choosing a book solely based on the cover. What even was this? Sci-fi, comedy, fiction, spy cats.... I'm still processing what I even read here, but I loved every weird minute. Just the scenes with the foul-mouthed dolphins made this a winner for me. I recommend this if you have just finished some deep humdinger of a WW2 novel and need something oddball to cleanse the palate. The Hole We're In by Gabrielle Zevin Zevin is amazing in the here and now, but this backlist was tedious and depressing. I like a good family saga, but I'd give this is a skip unless you like family sagas that provide no satisfying closure for any issue whatsoever. Oh, and no likeable characters. The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was solid gold, as evidenced by my entire book club really enjoying it. Fantasy isn't usually my bag, but I've decided that Schwab is going to be my fantasy author when I need a fix of magic (also Alice Hoffmann, who provides just a dash. Schwab is way more heavy handed with the sorcery). This novel had several different worlds and loads of characters, but it's woven together gorgeously. You've gotta lock in, though. No skimming. Yellowface by R.F. Kuang I listened to this on audiobook, and my goodness! In general, I super loved it. I loved the biting commentary on Goodreads reviews, the publishing industry, and social media that is so spot-on and current. The spotlight on the process of writing, editing, tweaking, publishing, marketing was beyond fascinating to me and humorously delivered. Still, Yellowface left me with some unanswered questions and a feeling that the book could've been trimmed by about forty pages of the protagonist being...whiny. Good Apple by Elizabeth Passarella Modern Mrs. Darcy recommended this memoir of a evangelical Christian living in New York. It was funny and interesting, but I wouldn't consider it a must-read. One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker I ran into a friend of mine at Biaggi's (yum!) a month or so ago and she shared that she had just finished an amazing book. She described the setting - the prairie - as being a huge feature of the novel, and I downloaded it as an audiobook the next day. I'm so glad I did. At first, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the narration, but it eventually just seeped into me and I was always volunteering to run to the store just so I could re-join my friends in this captivating story thick with plot, well-developed characters, and a backdrop of the prairie throughout the seasons in the later 1800's. It's a long book, and so descriptive, but just perfect. Five stars! (Thanks, Jennifer!) What have you been reading lately? I've considered tackling the memoirs of Matthew Perry or Britney Spears, but might wait until the fuss has died down some. Hey hey! I read ten books since the last time I dropped by a month ago! This is primarily thanks to a nice long vacation in the second half of the month, as well as the addition of audiobooks to my life! I have things to say, but I'll be as concise as possible!
Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson One of my favorite parts of this book is that it explores all of the crazy weird stuff that can happen as a result of being a bored high schooler in a small town in the mid-late 1990's. It was a fun psychological head trip, but drug in parts. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano I LOVED this sweeping family saga set over the early 80's to present day in Chicago. I'm going to think about it forever. I listened to this on Audible and was super sad when it ended. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams I read this, at long last, but the reason why is a really long story. Should I tell you? Sure, you're one of my three loyal blog readers and you deserve to be let it on my secrets. Whenever I was little I would always get a 42 for various random occurrences like what the gas pump would stop at, etc. I determined that meant that 42 would be the year I died. Randomly at a party, two of my coworkers mentioned 42 being the answer to the universe in this book....so I realized it was a sign to read about it. I turn 43 in February and although I'm still a little nervous....I'm now thinking maybe I just kept seeing the answer to the universe! Otherwise this was laugh-out-loud funny but oddball, of course. Luckily it only took me like 90 minutes to read. Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng This was my airport purchase! The Honolulu airport has nothing for reading material, but luckily LAX has plenty! Set in the near future, Ng imagines what it might be like when hate takes over in America. It was as fantastic and depressing as you might expect. How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott Key I was concerned that anyone seeing me read this would think it was a self-help book but let's be honest - all of us married folk could probably use all the help we can get. I certainly have a vested interest in staying married! Instead, it was a hilarious and cringingly honest memoir about the demise and resurrection of Key's marriage. I loved it. Key's humor is totally up my alley (but to be fair, that doesn't take much!) Note: this memoir could also double as a self-help book! Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead Modern Mrs. Darcy described that as a compelling inside scoop into professional ballet with so much cocaine. Good enough for me! I definitely enjoyed this story than spanned a generation, but it was packed full of insufferable characters Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent I just pitched this book to my book club and now I'm getting nervous because mercy this was a creepy novel but it was just awesome. Liz Nugent is my queen of disturbing psychological thrillers - her Unraveling Oliver gave me the best stomachache. Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue Remember last year when I read The Personal Librarian and was like, oh, good story and then realized it was TRUE!!!? Same thing here - this story is lifted from REAL LIFE which made what had been a satisfying but unlikely story an incredible one. Everything Donoghue touches turns to gold, as did this glimpse of schoolgirl love at a boarding school in 19th century England. A Little Hope by Ethan Joella Oh, my heart. Thanks Ethan Joella, for having me sobbing in an airport lounge. Happy sobs!! Get the tissues ready for this sweet and super sad novel about intersecting lives, loss, love and all the feels, my God. I listened to this one, and the narrator was so good but his female voices were hilarious and allowed me some needed comic relief. The book was excellent, though. The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange Sure, this was a solidly good family saga but it wasn't special and I can barely remember it. I would recommend reaching for an Italian family drama as opposed to an Irish one this time and committing to the longer, meatier, but infinitely more magical Hello Beautiful. What have you been reading!?! Also, one of my readers/friends suggested I incorporate more travel into my blog. Thoughts? Greetings from what we're hoping is the tail end of a sticky, sweaty heatwave here in central Illinois! A new development: I purchased a car last week and with it, Audible! Now I can listen to books AND read books! Does it count when you listen? I'm not sure, but I'm going to be getting through my stack of TBR at a much faster clip!
August has been filled with amazing pages, both read by me and read to me. Here are a few of my thoughts: Maureen: A Harold Fry Novel by Rachel Joyce This was my first audiobook with Audible (in my new car!) - I was trying to go with something less plot-intensive in case I got distracted, which has been my problem with audiobooks in the past. Although the second half of the book was definitely full of plot, how could I get distracted with this amazing book read to me by an Englishwoman? It was as lovely as The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, and had me choked up more than once as the novel concluded. I'm Just a Person by Tig Notaro I confess I know nothing about Tig Notaro. Somehow this was recommended to me, and I love stand-up comedy and was captivated by the idea that someone was able to do a set centered around her recent cancer diagnosis. I absolutely loved this book. It centered solely on her upbringing, her health issues, her career, her relationships, and how they all intertwined - with humor scattered throughout. As a gay woman in comedy, she could've penned any number of pages about other "difficult journeys" but she didn't, and I love her for it. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon We read this for work, and I'm glad we did. This book is both cheesy as hell and exactly what you need to read. I'm not sure how the author does it, but I would read a few chapters and roll my eyes AND pump my fists with excitement. If you need a lift in life, hop on the bus with Joy! Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell Although O'Farrell is a must-read author for me, I probably could've used an actual instruction manual for a heatwave this month as opposed to this tedious and forgettable family drama full of unlikable characters. That said, she will remain a must-read author for me, because her gorgeous writing style is actually worth pushing through otherwise crappy books. True Biz by Sara Novic I finished True Biz and wanted to curl up and die because the pages ran out. Modern Mrs. Darcy highly recommended this book and I was excited to read about a boarding school for the deaf. I was right to be excited! It was so awesome and illuminating and if she doesn't give it a sequel then my life is over. My Real Children by Jo Walton I only just finished this a few days ago and I'm still processing how I feel about it. On one hand, I really love the idea of an old woman remembering two totally different adulthoods with different sets of children and different world events. On the other hand, the execution was underwhelming in terms of how each life was described and in its resolution. I'd love to chat with someone who has read it! What have YOU been reading this month? We've had a busy and fun summer and have just returned from an awesome cruise! I find myself with a little time to reflect on my recent reads. Since I have six to review, I will challenge myself to keep my musings to two sentences.
Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake I only need once sentence for this one: beautiful and romantic and complex and I recommend it if you're looking for something romantic but gritty. Hula by Jasmin Iolani Hakes I'll be stepping foot in Hawaii for the first time next month and was therefore super interested in this much-hyped new release. I enjoyed learning more about the history and culture, but I found the story difficult to follow and felt pretty deflated by the end. The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer ...Yet the book about the death doula was uplifting! I thoroughly enjoyed this unique, sentimental, and fun novel about death and life lived to the fullest and I highly recommend it! The Guncle by Steven Rowley If not for this being a book club recommendation, I'm not sure I would've broken my no-cartoon-covers rule (again!), but I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this novel about a sassy gay uncle and his equally sassy charges, but it was certainly heavier than the playful cover would have you believe. No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister I present to you No Two Persons, another unique read totally worth the hype! I *loved* this imaginative story of how a variety of characters intersected with an incredible book. Community Board by Tara Conklin I have found Conklin to be a solid really-good-but-not-five-stars author for me, and Community Board served as another example. Come for the quirky posts written on the virtual community board, stay for the re-awakening of a relatable woman in the midst of a mental health crisis. What are YOU reading these days? |
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