Materfamilias Writes

June Reading . . . Yep, I’m Late. . .

June Reading . . . Yep, I’m Late. . .

Of course, I’m late. What else would I expect, given the established pattern here? But I’m still showing up, and I hope that counts for something. .  . Again, just posting photos of the relevant…

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May Reading

May Reading

I began this post a week ago Monday, but then found myself unable to complete it. I’ve spent the ten or twelve days since debating whether I’ll continue blogging at all, wondering about the value…

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Spring Reading. . . .Mystery to Memoir to Anti-Racism, Istanbul to New York City. . .

Spring Reading. . . .Mystery to Memoir to Anti-Racism, Istanbul to New York City. . .

After reading Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones and Ali Smith’s Spring last month, both wonderful, even important, books. . . but emotionally and mentally demanding. . . I enjoyed the palate-cleansers noted in the photo above: Mick…

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Covid-19 Reading. . . Seven Titles To Distract, if not Comfort you. . . .

Covid-19 Reading. . . Seven Titles To Distract, if not Comfort you. . . .

Most of us are finding more time to read these days, although I’m hearing from many who find it tough to concentrate on their books, from others who only want to read “gentle” stories.  I,…

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Catching up. . . with Six Titles for the Price of One Post . . .

Catching up. . . with Six Titles for the Price of One Post . . .

Wow! Not sure how those five weeks got away from me, but I’m back, with a sextet of titles to share. 1. Lee Child’s Blue Moon, the latest Jack Reacher. Not sure why I enjoy…

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