The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
There is something compelling about an old group of friends that is held together more by nostalgia than by any actual feelings for one another. The inside jokes, the same stories told over and over, the images that are formed of people when they're still growing up that stick to them even into … [Read more]
Honey Bee Mine by Sarah T. Dubbs
Happy library week! I love being able to check out audiobooks from my local library. I have also come to love the books of Sarah T. Dubb, a librarian by day. Honey Bee Mine has no librarian characters that I’m aware of. It does feature a bee keeper/orchard owner and a restauranteur (person who runs … [Read more]
The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis
Bad Seed by William March
The Bad Seed (1954) - 4 stars I've been intending to write this review for some time....which means I'm really struggling to dredge up memories of the book. Published in 1954, The Bad Seed tells the story of Rhoda Penmark, an 8 year old sociopath, and her mother, who is uncovering the truth of … [Read more]
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
I'm a little burned out on self-help books, but I always think the next one will help me a little more. On the whole, I've learned some important things about myself, as well as various coping strategies. I keep reading them even though I'm tired of them because I have a little FOMO when it comes to … [Read more]
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
I found this retelling of the epic Hindu poem The Ramayana quite engaging. Vaishnavi Patel is trying to explore what led to the actions Kaikeyi took in that poem by adding nuance and a feminist flair, with varying degrees of success. While I haven't read the original, I looked up enough to know that … [Read more]
Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
Timeless satire for the win. The many adaptations of Jane's Pride and Prejudice only strengthen my admiration of the sly intelligence in the original. Apparently this is the 4th book of the Austen Project, what a delightful discovery. Liz Bennet is pulled back into her hometown Chicago and … [Read more]
