A year or two ago, Joe started making this Italian wedding soup for us at home and it has become one of our favorites – the girls devour it and Joe sometimes makes extra of the meatballs to serve for lunches. Just as the name indicates, the flavors marry very well and every mouthful is stunning. In October, Joe took a quart of this soup to a friend who had just had a baby; at her first bite, she set her spoon down, looked squarely at Joe, and said “shut up!” “I know, right?!” Joe responded. It’s just that good.
Meatballs 8 oz lean ground beef 8 oz ground pork 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan 1 large egg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil
Soup 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cups 1/4-inch diced carrots 1 1/4 cups diced yellow onion 3/4 cup 1/4-inch diced celery 4 cloves garlic , minced (1 1/2 Tbsp) 5 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup dry acini de pepe or orzo pasta ( reduce to ¾ cup for a brothier soup) 6 oz fresh spinach , chopped Finely shredded parmesan , for serving
Instructions
Make the Meatballs Add all meatball ingredients except oil to a large bowl; gently toss and break up mixture with hands to evenly coat and distribute.
Shape mixture into very small meatballs, about 3/4 inch to 1 inch and transfer to a large plate.
Cook the Meatballs Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook until browned, turning occasionally (to brown on 2 or 3 sides), about 4 minutes total.
Then transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels while leaving oil in skillet.
Repeat process with remaining meatballs (note that meatballs won’t be cooked through at this point, they’ll continue to cook through in the soup).
Make the Mirepoix While meatballs are browning, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions and celery and sauté until veggies have softened about 6 – 8 minutes, add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
Cook the Soup Pour in chicken broth, season soup with salt and pepper to taste and bring mixture to a boil. Add in pasta and meatballs, reduce heat to light boil (about medium or medium-low).
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and meatballs have cooked through, about 10 minutes, while adding in spinach during the last minute of cooking. Serve warm, sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese.
Beans and rice are a staple in many parts of the world, and they’re a staple in my house too – primarily because they’re so easy to make on a tight schedule. Lately, this Costa Rican version of black beans and rice has replaced the red beans and rice (my sister calls”Weezy, Weezy, beans so easy” in honor of our mom, Louise) which had been my go-to for the last 10 years. Gallo pinto is often made with leftover beans and rice from the night before to be served for breakfast alongside fried eggs, fried plantain, avocado slices, fresh corn tortillas, sour cream called natilla, and hot sauce with a cup of coffee. I adapted this recipe from Pura Vida Moms and Striped Spatula using canned beans since we always have some in our pantry.
1 Tablespoon oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cups black beans (cooked ahead of time with 1-2 cloves garlic and some oregano) OR 1 can low-sodium black beans 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from the beans OR the juice from the can of beans 2 Tablespoons Salsa Lizano or Worcestershire Sauce 3 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Heat oil on the stove over medium high heat until it is shimmering. Sauté pepper and onion until onion is translucent. Add beans, cooking liquid, and sauce – stir to combine. Stir in the cooked rice until it is heated through. Stir in cilantro and season to taste. Enjoy!
Snow is blowing, ice is piling up, and it is officially awards season. Hugo and Nebula nominees will be announced in March, and the winners of the Academy Awards will be declared in next month, as well. When I was much younger, I (briefly) dreamed of being a film director and read all the film reviews in the local paper. I quickly moved on from that to my eventual goal of becoming a physiotherapist (achieved!), but in honor of the upcoming Oscars ceremony, I have prepared my “Oscars of Books”! I have enjoyed doing this post for the last 2 years; for each post I only use books that I have read within the last year. This past year saw a new baby and a new job, so I haven’t been able to read as much and my responses are a bit limited by that, but I still have a lot to reflect on.
Actor in a Leading Role (Best Male Main Character):Tertius Lydgate in Middlemarch by George Eliot. Tertius (a co-main character with Dorothea) is a young, aspirational physician who has big ideas for revolutionizing health care… but doesn’t understand the difference between culture in the small town he moves to versus the city he is from which has ramifications on his ability to work toward his goal. I strongly sympathize with Tertius, although I have spent enough time living in rural areas to cringe at how naïve he is about the concerns and priorities of people living in rural communities.
Actor in a Supporting Role (Best Male Side Character):Paul Duré in Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Before reading Hyperion, a friend had described to me as “Canterbury Tales in space”. Seven pilgrims tell each other their histories while on their journey to the Shrike. Lenar Hoyt reads from Father Duré’s journals to tell the first story. I was fascinated by his character; an exiled priest who wants to learn more about a mysterious group of nativized people on the planet Hyperion, and ends up becoming a part of their society in a very unorthodox (and horrifying) way.
Actress in a Leading Role (Best Female Main Character):Caithleen “Kate” Brady in The Lonely Girl by Edna O’Brien (also published as “Girl with Green Eyes”). I read Edna O’Brien’s Country Girls trilogy early last year before the author’s death. All three books are well-crafted, but Kate resonated most with me in the middle book… She is hopeful, but scared; bold, but naïve. Life continues to throw itself at her. As the world opens up, Kate has no guidance, little support, and less love to see her through. And yet she pushes her way through as best as she knows how. I feel sorry for Kate, but also love her.
Actress in a Supporting Role (Best Female Side Character):Rosamund Vincy in Middlemarch by George Eliot. Rosamund for me was definitely a love-to-hate-her character. Really, she’s not quite as bad as all that, although she is a foil to the main characters I adore: both her hardworking husband Tertius and the selfless Dorothea.
Add a Category! – Best Non-Binary Character:Murderbot in All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Murderbot receives a lot of love online… sometimes I feel like I alone am unenchanted. I think Murderbot embodies a lot of the desire to withdraw which many people feel right now (something I actively try to work against in myself). I think it’s easy for many readers to see themselves in Murderbot.
Animated Feature Film (Graphic Novel):Saga Volume 11 by Brian K. Vaughn. I thought I hadn’t read any graphic novels last year, but looking way back in my reading records, I see I did read this and one other BPRD early on. In a head to head, Saga wins again.
Cinematography (Setting):Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Simmons’s description of the planet Hyperion was achingly beautiful. I wanted to lay eyes on the azure and green seas, the flame forests, even the Time Tombs.
Costume Design (Best Cover Art): The Rose Rent by Ellis Peters. I like the aesthetic of this one, it almost has a fairytale quality to it.
Directing (Favorite Author):Edna O’Brien, DBE. Edna O’Brien has been on my to-read list for quite some time. Shortly before my younger daughter was born, I picked up a copy of “The Country Girls Trilogy”, which I read during sleepless nights last spring. O’Brien’s characters are beautiful, flawed creatures whom I felt I must have met before because they felt so real to me. I am glad I had a chance to experience her work before she died.
Documentary Feature Film (Best Nonfiction Book): How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King. A lifesaver, seriously. Runner up: An Immense World by Ed Yong. See here for some thoughts on this book from Nonfiction November!
Documentary Short Film (Best Essay):On the 13 Words That Made Me a Writer by Sofia Samatar . Sofia Samatar’s writing is a joy for me to read. I was happy to find this essay by her on LitHub about the joy of language.
Film Editing (Editor of a Collection or Magazine):Emily Temple of LitHub. I increasingly appreciate LitHub for the collection of essays, book reviews, writing advice, and more. I also enjoy Ms Temple’s listicles – she wrote the original Oscars of Books that I started basing this on
International Feature Film (Book in Translation):Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endby Kanehito Yamada. After becoming mildly obsessed with the anime of the same name, I picked up the first 3 volumes of the manga series. I am not much into manga and probably won’t continue, but I am a fan of the story and it was the only work in translation I read last year…
Makeup and Hairstyling (Best Mystery/Thriller/or Horror Book):The Raven in the Foregate by Ellis Peters. This Cadfael selection was among my favorites that I have read so far for its social critique of a strict priest and for the unique way the victim’s death was handled – no spoilers, though!
Music (Best Book-Related Social Media):indiarosecrawford on InstagramDo you like Frog and Toad? I grew up reading these beloved books by Arnold Lobel. India Rose Crawford’s Instagram page of a tiny knitted Frog and Toad cooking or going on other such adventures fills me with cozy. An instant mood lift.
Best Picture (Best “Literary” Fiction Book):Middlemarch by George Eliot. LitHub once called Middlemarch “exquisitely written and ecstatically boring” and I think that is very accurate… It starts so very slowly and continues from there with a portrait of 1st world problems which seem inconsequential (inheritance, marriage)… but what a brilliant portrait it is! Each character is so very fully realized and deeply understood by Elliot that, somehow, I feel like I understand even myself and people around me better simply by reading about Elliot’s characters. By the end, I was fully captivated.
Production Design (Best Publisher):Image comics. Image has a number of great comics: Bitch Planet, Descender, Ascender, Monstress, Rat Queens, Saga, Sex Criminals, The Walking Dead, The Wicked + The Divine… and one of the great things about Image is they keep their comics affordable = accessible!
Short Film (Animated) (Best Children’s Book):Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes. We received this book from some parent-friends of ours and I loved the art, the description of spirals, and illustrations of where spirals are found in nature. This introduced my 3 year old to the concept of tornados, which worried her for a while.
Short Film (Live Action) (Best Short Story):“Epilogue” by Edna O’Brien – The conclusion to the Country Girls trilogy has stuck with me – I found it surprising, sad, and comforting at the same time.
Sound (Best Poetry):Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler . I’m not too much of a poetry reader, so as a result we have kids’ book #2 in this year’s awards. This rhyming book was a cute and witchy story of found family looking out for each other.
Visual Effects (Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel):Hyperion by Dan Simmons. This book just blew my mind when I read it. I couldn’t stop talking about it and it has lived in my head all year: the Shrike, or time sickness, or Tree ships popping into my head whenever they wished.
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) (Best Book Adaptation): I have two very different responses for this category. The first, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (2023-present) was a word-for-word, shot-for-shot remake of the manga… but with gorgeous color and soul-lifting music. The show was better than the book (gasp!). The second response is Interview with the Vampire television series (2022–present). This is a reimagining more than a straight adaptation – what if Louis had been a black man? Which aspects of his story would change, and which would be the same? Beautifully acted, stunningly directed, really astounding.
Writing (Original Screenplay) (Best Prose):Edna O’Brien for The Lonely Girl– While reading this middle book of the Country Girls trilogy, I was struck by the beautiful writing. Edna O’Brien’s prose is beautiful, whether she is writing about life in a tiny rented room in Dublin, walking through misty Irish hills, or the twisted turnings of toxic relationships.
I am participating in Nonfiction November to share my experiences and see what everyone else has been reading as well! Talking about books together with other book lovers makes what is usually a solitary activity a communal one. It is one of the benefits of blogging that we can come together and discuss the ideas initially shared by the author; the more we discuss, the more the ideas and experiences grow and our community grows as well.
The final week of Nonfiction November is hosted by Deb at Readerbuzz and the topic is “New to my TBR.” I added a number of books to my to-read list, so take a look! Maybe there are some you have read (if so, share your thoughts!), or some that will pique your interest, too.
All The Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley I have already picked this one up from the library and I am looking forward to reading it! Recommended by: Unsolicited Feedback Based on a True Story Nancy Elin
Making It So by Patrick Stewart I don’t usually listen to audiobooks, but I think I will enjoy hearing this in Sir Patrick Stewart’s voice. I’m currently 17th in line to borrow it from my library on the Libby app. Recommended by: Joy’s Book Blog The Book Stop
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Back when I still used twitter, and it was still called twitter, I followed Amy Tan; I remember when she started drawing birds and sharing some of them online. Recommended by: Readerbuzz Reading, Writing, Working, Playing Shoe’s Seeds & Stories
More from Musings of a Literary Wanderer: Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan The Third Pole by Mark Synnott The Six by Lauren Grush
More from AnnaBookBel: The Blues Brothers by Daniel De Vise All You Need is Love by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines Rememberings by Sinéad O’Connor The Swedish Art of Aging Well by Margareta Magnusson
More from Literary Potpourri Parisian Days by Banine Summers Under the Tamarind Tree by Sumayya Usmani
More from Shoe’s Seeds & Stories: Medicine Wheel for the Planet by Dr. Jennifer Grenz Kokoro by Beth Kempton
More from What? Me Read? The Islandman by Tomás O’Crohan Hunting the Falcon by John Grey and Julia Fox
More from Head Subhead: This Is What It Sounds Like: A Legendary Producer Turned Neuroscientist on Finding Yourself Through Music by Susan Rogers and Ogi Ogas The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
More from Notes in the Margin: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Words Are My Matter: Writings About Life and Books 2000 – 2016 by Ursula K. Le Guin A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story About Schizophrenia by Sandra Allen Tell Me a Story: The Life Shaping Power of Our Stories by Daniel Taylor
More from Unsolicited Feedback: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin How Infrastructure Works by Deb Chachra Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin Our Moon by Rebecca Boyle
More from Volatile Rune: In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein by Fiona Sampson
I am participating in Nonfiction November to celebrate the ability of books to broaden our horizons! Week 3 is hosted by Rebekah at She Seeks Nonfiction and the discussion is “Mind Openers.” I chose 3 different books for the 3 questions, but really, I probably could have mixed and matched any of these responses.
What nonfiction book or books have impacted the way you see the world in a powerful way?
I feel like An Immense World literally changed the way I see the world! Each chapter focuses on a different sense and how animals may use that sense to navigate their world. I feel like I was made aware of only the tiny corner of perception, the rest of which is forever out of my reach in this human body. (And nearly out of the reach of words, as well!) This very same planet that we share is actually infinite worlds experienced in an infinite myriad of ways. Would I even recognize my own home if I experienced it through a bird’s senses? Could it even be possible to think about life in the same way a fish does? While reading, I repeatedly thought of the saying “if a lion could speak, we could not understand him.” Because of the gap in the very fundamentals of the way we process the world, we will always be alien to each other.
Is there one book that made you rethink everything?
*Everything*? Nothing quite so dramatic – it seems like that would be quite an upheaval! Buddhist Reflections on Everyday Life, however, is helping me to re-shape my thinking. I have often returned to this book over the last year when I need a “reset”.
Is there a book that, if everyone read it, you think the world would be a better place?
I would never assume any one book must be universally read, but I did share a book with my family to make our home a better place…
A year ago, a loved one came out as trans. This was not really surprising to anyone close to her, but some older family members didn’t know how to respond and had a lot of questions. I asked my mom to read Becoming Nicole together with me so we could discuss it, and I think it helped her understand what our loved one has gone through.
I disliked the “sciency” chapters of this book because I felt they were under-researched and that they over-extrapolated from some old/outdated studies of dubious quality. But the biographical chapters were page-turners. I wanted to hug Nicole, to keep her safe.
Trans kids who are allowed to go by their preferred name are significantly less likely to commit suicide. What else does one need to know? What other metric of morality could possibly be more important than protecting kids’ lives? If more people read this book, I think the world would be a better place for children who are trans.
The greatest power books have is to help us see the world through another’s eyes.
I already have a tuna patty recipe on this blog… perhaps it seems silly to have a separate post for something so similar with salmon? I love the way these salmon cakes turn out, though, and the little bit of extra flavor they get from the herbs. Even my 2 and a half year old eats these with some steamed broccoli. I also think they would go well with a Ceasar salad and some potatoes. Or you could try topping them with pickled red onions and putting it all in a pita. There are many possibilities, although to be honest, I usually eat them plain, still standing impatiently next to the stove.
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoons, divided 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 tablespoons finely diced celery 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 (6-ounce) can unsalted boneless, skinless salmon, drained 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 scant teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving (optional) Creamy Dill Sauce for serving (optional)
Saute the vegetables Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet (I use my cast-iron) over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl; wipe out the pan.
Make the patties Place salmon in a medium bowl and lightly flake apart with a fork. Add egg and mustard; mix well. Add the onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 4 patties, about 1/4 cup each and 3 inches in diameter.
Cook the patties Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until the undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn them over and cook until cooked through and golden brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate
Serve the salmon cakes with dill sauce and lemon wedges, or with whatever toppings and sides you desire
For the dill sauce: 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons plain yogurt 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill (or parsley) Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy on fish cakes, sandwiches, noodles, or anything you wish
Every fall I get a craving for orange vegetables… sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pumpkin… My family also loves beans. (I affectionately call my older daughter my “beanie baby”!) This recipe which I have made a number of times has both! I love it because 1) it is full of tasty vegetarian nutrition and 2) it is very easy and only requires one pan. I like to use my cast iron for this. I also like to add in extra sweet potato. I have found that using a jalapeno-based salsa makes this taste overly bright, so now I lean towards using tomato based salsas. Recipe Runner also suggests adding corn, diced zucchini, spinach, or a can of fire roasted tomatoes if desired.
Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Rice Skillet – adapted from Recipe Runner Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 4 ounces diced green chiles 1/2 cup salsa or salsa verde (smooth, not chunky) 2 cups cooked brown rice 15 ounce can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Juice of a lime 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, colby jack, or monterey jack cheese
Cook the sweet potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add in the diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat for about about 8 minutes. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the sweet potatoes steam until they’re fork tender, approximately 4 more minutes.
Mix in the other ingredients: Add the green chiles, black beans, rice, spices, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until combined.
Top with cheese: Add the shredded cheese to the top and cover the skillet with the lid. Let everything cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is warm.
Serve topped with additional cilantro, avocado, and plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
Last year, I read Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest. I loved the description of trees sharing nutrients and even information among each other for the health of the forest. This year, I read Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake. Sheldrake not only mentions Simard’s work, but expands on how the “wood wide web” really all comes down to the fungal networks in the soil. It made everything I learned from Simard’s work clearer and also helped me to appreciate even more the beautiful balance of nature. …And speaking of book pairings: Sheldrake mentions two other non-fiction writers I love: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Ed Yong; *as well as* my two favorite fiction writers: J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula K. LeGuin.
My next book to pair with Finding the Mother Tree will be The Overstory by Richard Powers. Apparently, Powers was inspired by Simard’s work and even based a character on her in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. I wonder if the fungal networks will make an appearance, too!
Souvlaki is a Greek meal of meat (often pork) grilled on skewers and served hot. This is a regular cook-out item that Joe’s parents make at home, although Joe and I make it differently than they do. This chicken souvlaki recipe has become one of our frequently-made favorites. At the end of September, we had one last cookout with friends and this is what we made; it was a hit with everyone there!
Chicken Souvlaki – adapted from The Mediterranean Dish Makes 5-6 skewers Ingredients 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 tbsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp each Kosher salt and black pepper 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp dry white wine Juice of ½ lemon 1 bay leaf 1 1/4 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces For serving: Pita bread Tzatziki Sauce Sliced tomato and onions
Prepare the marinade: Add garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice to a blender and pulse until well combined.
Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl and add bay leaves. Pour the marinade over and stir to combine, making sure chicken is well-coated with marinade. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Make the skewers: Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 30 to 45 minutes. When ready, thread marinated chicken pieces through the skewers.
Grill: Brush the grill grates with a little oil and heat over medium-high heat. Place chicken skewers on grill (or cook in batches on a griddle) until well browned and internal temperature registers 160°F on instant read thermometer (it will continue cooking to 165°F as it rests). Be sure to turn skewers evenly to cook on all sides, about 5 minutes total. While grilling, brush lightly with the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade after cooking.
Set: Transfer chicken to serving platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, briefly grill pitas and keep warm.
Assemble pitas: First, spread Tzatziki sauce on pita, remove chicken from the skewers and add chicken pieces to the pita, then add tomato and onion slices. This also tastes great with a salad or some hummus on the side!
*Want to make this when grilling out isn’t an option? Joe has often put the chicken pieces with a little extra marinade in a cast iron skillet on the stove and cooked it on the stove top until done. Still very delicious!
I am participating in Nonfiction November this year to celebrate reading nonfiction of all varieties! Week 2 is hosted by Frances at Volatile Rune and the discussion is “Choosing Nonfiction”.
What are you looking for when you pick up a nonfiction book?
Well, I still feel like I’m kind of “new” to reading nonfiction. Often, what I’m looking for is a recommendation! Really what I want is something well-written and well-researched on a topic of interest to me… although it sounds kind of obvious when stated that way, doesn’t it?
Do you have a particular topic you’re attracted to?
I particularly like nature writing, social justice, human history, Ireland, and food writing.
Do you have a particular writing style that works best?
I don’t think so. I don’t have any style preferences, so long as it is done well.
When you look at a nonfiction book, does the title or cover influence you? If so, share a title or cover which you find striking.
I think it would hard to say it doesn’t; not because I actively choose based on the cover, just because I may overlook something with a bland cover or stop and take a second look at something with an eye catching cover. There’s no fault or virtue in the cover of a book, but it just happens that a book with a good cover will get more time/chances to convince me to pick it up.
I definitely liked the cover for Entangled Life, and I think the cover for Say Nothing is pretty sharp, as well.
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