one book leads to another
The deeper I got into Greg McKeown’s 2014 book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, the more I liked it. It's an informative guide to living a deliberate life, in control of our choices and actions. It sounds like a no-brainer, but how many of us really achieve that state? Focusing on what's essential isn’t … Continue reading Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
The Hopefuls isn't groundbreaking, breathtaking or earth shattering. It's not complex or literary, nor is it twisty or chilling. That being said, here's what it is: an endearing, meandering, laugh-out-loud funny novel that follows a young couple (Beth and Matt), their new best friends (Jimmy and Ash) and another satellite couple (Colleen and Bruce) over … Continue reading The Hopefuls
Once upon a time I lived on Florida's Space Coast and used to drive State Road 3 from the edge of Kennedy Space Center to Merritt Island, where I worked. This was a year or so before 9-11; post attack they closed it to people driving through. It's a country-ish two-lane road with some businesses … Continue reading The Highway
So I get the ultimate stack of books from the library and I’m in the middle of a funny, lighthearted romance when Life comes calling. And suddenly I’m not in the mood for lighthearted and haven’t read anything in a week. Ain't that the way it goes? I'll come back to Take a Hint, Dani … Continue reading Book-centric
I have too many books checked out of the library. It wasn't intentional, these just all became available at the same time. I like the mix, though - seven different genres for any mood: fictionnon-fictiongraphic novelmysteryromanceYA sci-fifantasy I started reading two of these this morning: Take a Hint, Dani Brown and Luster. Take a Hint … Continue reading Library haul – March 2021
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
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
