In my (sadly overdue) February Books Read post, I’ve included a compelling biography (the tale of a marriage, a survival at sea); a couple of good mysteries; a cogent analysis of our current struggles with technology; a picaresque novel of an 18th-century Baron who refused to come down from the trees; a descent into hell; and a YA/children’s quest novel that will take us to the rooftops of Paris. Click through to read.
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In which I apologize for the tardiness of my October Reading post and tell you a bit about the travel that’s responsible for the delay. . . with photos of a bookstore I met along the way.
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My June reading wasn’t quite as heavy as that photo (taken in Rome last fall) suggests: a few mysteries, a couple of books that are both literary fiction and literature in translation, and a mystery novel I read in Italian (and my husband read in English). Some of the reading was pure escape, some of it thought-provoking and even disturbing. Click through to read the post and join the book conversation. . .
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I read fewer books than usual in April — Because Travel! But I do still have a gem or two to recommend. As well, the bookchat here usually yields some great reading suggestions — and perhaps you’ll join in and share yours. Click through to read the full post.
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My Annual Book List, What I Read in 2024 — have a peek and maybe you’ll want to tell us about your reading highs and lows for last year. . . I always love our book chats!
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