I was intimidated to pick this up. Mostly because when I hear the name Joan Didion, I think of great literature, and then I automatically decide that it will be over my head. But this was available on Overdrive and I realized that I had nothing to lose - it wouldn't cost me any money, I... Continue Reading →
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Laila for putting this book back on my radar. I finally found a used copy at a great bookstore over the weekend and was thrilled to bring it home with me. And this is the one I've been waiting for. For me, this was the perfect book... Continue Reading →
In a Dark, Dark Wood
I have been seeing this book everywhere! It looked perfect for me - super creepy, which is what I love. So when I found it on Overdrive a few months ago, I put a hold on it as fast as my grubby finger could click on it. And when I got the email that... Continue Reading →
Wuthering Heights — As An Adult
As I recently wrote, The Bronte Plot had me itching for some actual Brontes. I decided to go with Wuthering Heights because it was shorter than Jane Eyre and thought that it would be more romantic. This novel was published in 1847 when Emily was 29 years old. She died the next year (source). Emily and... Continue Reading →
The Bronte Plot
After reading A Little Life, I was in the mood for something a bit lighter. This popped up on the Modern Mrs. Darcy's Kindle deals list and I just knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. And it was! Lucy lives in Chicago and works in an antique shop. Her boss and... Continue Reading →
Four Simple Rules For Reading A Little Life
...Hello? It's me. I'm in New Hampshire dreaming about who I'm meant to be. A blogger? Maybe. But first I have to show up to the computer keys. And now I've totally butchered Adele. Sorry love! It's been nearly a month since I've written an update. And here's my issue: I'm a staller. Google is... Continue Reading →
Quality of
I am eternally grateful to Laila at Big Reading Life who recently reminded me that I can listen to On Being via Podcast. Have you ever listened to any of the episodes? It's hosted by Krista Tippett and interviews all sorts of people with the intent to try to understand the meaning of life. There is a spiritual... Continue Reading →
Lake People
Last week I finished a book called Lake People by Abi Maxwell. It was recommended to me by a friend in the spring but I completely forgot about it. And there I was on Tuesday, wandering around the public library, when I practically ran straight into it. Well, not really, but it was right on... Continue Reading →
Final 2016 catch up
I never actually finished writing about all of the books that I read in 2016! I have two to share today - one that I finished and one that I didn't. I listened to The Trespasser by Tana French on audio, which had its downsides. It was about twenty hours long! I thought that I'd never finish... Continue Reading →
The Underground Railroad – and a mind going in about a thousand directions
My first finish of 2017 was an incredible one. I started The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead at the end of December, confident that I'd finish it before 2016 ended given that it's just over 300 pages. This book had a strange push/pull for me. I was captivated by the story, but I had to put it... Continue Reading →
The Cozy Burrow 