It is not an exaggeration to say that Nick Tasler's book "Ricochet" changed my life. It was *that* impactful. So you can imagine the excitement with which I have been awaiting his latest book "Your Year of Wonders," which just launched this week from Beaver's Pond Press. It's a super quick read, meant to be … Continue reading Nick Tasler’s ‘Your Year of Wonders’
2024, fake news
Well, I spoke too soon! Despite my best intentions, I finished another book before the year was out, so I'm up to 187 books in total. The fault lies entirely with Paul Murray, because his novel The Bee Sting is so compulsively readable that I couldn't put it down. Murray has accomplished something really beautiful … Continue reading 2024, fake news
2024, denouement
The numbers are in. Unless I sneak one more book in this year over the next three days (unlikely, as we're traveling and visiting several more homes of friends and family), I have officially completed my 2024 year in reading, terrifically smashing through last year's PR. In 2024, I read 186 books. I read 39 … Continue reading 2024, denouement
2024, falling action
I've been enjoying everyone's reading wrap-ups on the socials. But don't forget, it's only December 18, and I've just started my Christmas vacation! I foresee two or three more books before the year is out. In the meantime, here's my wrap-up for the last few months, beginning with the second half of what I read … Continue reading 2024, falling action
Books update
The end of summer was a whirlwind at my house! After my kids started at a new school in early August, we've been going pretty nonstop. I'm in the car a lot, so I'm leaning heavily on my audiobooks these days! Here's what I've been reading the last few months, both in print and recording. … Continue reading Books update
Quickie book reviews
Dear reader, I’m sorry I haven’t had time for a deep dive into any books lately. But I’m glad at least that I’ve been keeping up with my reading log on here, both as a way to track my Read Around The World challenge, and also to save me LOADS of time in December when … Continue reading Quickie book reviews
Reading Update
Here's what I've been reading lately, picking up at the end of my March books. March The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Underdogs by Rob Ryan The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer Unfuck Your Brain by Faith Harper Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon April Fever … Continue reading Reading Update
2024: an interlude
I know, I know. I haven't finished my reviews of last year's books. But we're getting further and further into 2024, and I'm in danger of putting myself in the same situation as I did last year: ending up with 143 books to cover all at once! So we're going to interrupt your regularly scheduled … Continue reading 2024: an interlude
2023 books breakdown, part the first
Yikes. It's February. A whole week into February. January lasted for a million years, yet I still somehow managed to let it slip by without a breakdown of last year's books! And I know you've all been in suspense! So let's begin. I thought we'd start with series (fun fact: series is what's known as … Continue reading 2023 books breakdown, part the first
My year in reading, 2023 edition
I don't know why I always think I'm going to "hit the ground running" the day after I come home from a long Christmas trip. I sometimes even say those ridiculous words out loud, "hit the ground running." I'm actually terrible at running, much less hitting the ground while doing it. The first day back, … Continue reading My year in reading, 2023 edition
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