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Heavy Weather

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ Leave a comment

Weather by Jenny Offill is another "New Books shelf" gem. Browsing the new books at the library is always fun because you never know what you'll come across. The trick is to look at everything not just your usual call numbers. Oh and you can do this virtually - our county library site has a … Continue reading Heavy Weather

The Talented Miss Farwell

February 26, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ Leave a comment

If you're a Tom Ripley fan, that charming psychopath created by Patricia Highsmith, you'll get the nod in Emily Gray Tedrowe's title. The Talented Mr. Ripley, Highsmith's 1955 thriller, is on another level and the movie was pretty good, too. Matt Damon in particular was creepily perfect and a perfect creep in the role. The … Continue reading The Talented Miss Farwell

Buckle Up

February 20, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ 2 Comments

Dear Child by Romy Hausmann is a hell of a ride. I almost put it down a quarter way through, because it’s a pretty sad premise. But I wanted to know what happened, so on I read. The power of a good story… I’m glad I did. This thriller / mystery, translated from German, is … Continue reading Buckle Up

No apology necessary

February 14, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ Leave a comment

Are you ambitious? Shellye Archambeau is. So much so that her new book is called Unapologetically Ambitious. I became aware of her in 2016 at a C200 event at the University of Florida. C200 is an invitation-only women’s leadership group with the most successful women in business as members. Their mission is to “inspire, educate, … Continue reading No apology necessary

Badass Habits

February 4, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ 4 Comments

Are you a ‘power of positive thinking’ kind of person? I definitely am. Words and thoughts matter, people! My favorite book on the subject is the classic The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy. It speaks to me more than others. But I have to say that Jen Sincero, a relative newcomer … Continue reading Badass Habits

Two novels, two Pulitzers, too good to ignore

January 26, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ 2 Comments

I finished reading Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Underground Railroad, a few days ago. While I've made some notes for a review, I need to sit with it some more. The novel is that good. Whitehead is that good. Certain books are so steeped in reality that I feel a little guilty enjoying them. … Continue reading Two novels, two Pulitzers, too good to ignore

Library haul

January 17, 2021March 6, 2021 ~ bookthrasher ~ Leave a comment

Did you know that #libraryhaul is a hashtag on Twitter and Instagram? I just discovered it... Photos of stacks of books abound, some artfully placed, some just on a shelf. It's a fun way to discover a new book or two. I'm so grateful for my library. Here's my current haul: First, I had These … Continue reading Library haul

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