Reading, November 2023
What is this cat doing, and what does that have to do with my monthly book post? You’ll have to click through to find out (and to find out about a few books I’m recommending).
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August Reading, Part II
First time I’ve divided my monthly book post into two parts, but I read so much in August! I hope you’ll find something to interest you among my recommendations.
View PostBooks I Read in October
Yes, my report on the books I read in October has broken my record for tardiness, but I’m finally bringing you a quick review of some engaging fiction (thriller, fantasy, mystery, social commentary) as well as a memoir that had me laughing out loud regularly. . . and a Young Adult novel my granddaughter recommended to me.
A lighter reading month in terms of subject matter, and I think I needed that — hope you’ll find something here to bring to your own armchair. . .
November Reading — and Book Chat to See the Year Out
My November reading didn’t begin as auspiciously as did recent months’, but it was full of gems nonetheless. Here’s the list: — Terry Hayes’ I Am Pilgrim (international political thriller) — Elif Batuman’s The Idiot (literary fiction;…
View PostA Little Light Reading. . .
The gap between what I’ve read and what I’ve written about here grows alarmingly wider, even as my chance of lessening it becomes very slim with the return of classes, the numerous obligations of teaching.…
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