No real reason but 1) it sounds cool and 2) we love to watch brown thrashers in our birdbaths. It's so funny because they take their time and thrash about and by the time they're done there's no water left. It's a full-bodied bath 🙂 Check out this video from a fellow bird person in … Continue reading Why bookthrasher?
Author: bookthrasher
I like to read.
Liked the book hated the ending
I love how one thing leads to another. Chatting with my brother, I mentioned that I just finished a book that I liked - the writing was smart and the voice of the main character just spoke to me - but the ending? Hated it. I don't want to be a complete spoiler so I'll … Continue reading Liked the book hated the ending
2019 book roundup
I read 33 books last year. Looking back, it was a good year for a great story! Here they are, in reading order. I keep track in a little notebook my dad gave me, and I usually add a brief note or just some stars, check marks and smiley faces, depending. I'll include some of … Continue reading 2019 book roundup
The Nickel Boys
I can't stop thinking about this book. Or talking about it. And now writing about it! I posted a micro review on Twitter that sums up my feelings in three tweets: Colson Whitehead won a Pulitzer (#2!) for #The Nickel Boys. It's perfect. Cinematic. Heartbreakingly bittersweet. It’s a damn good story, beautifully written. But the … Continue reading The Nickel Boys
new moon, new blog
This blog has been a long time coming and my hope is that you always find something new here. Thanks for stopping by! I envision this as a place to indulge my love of reading. Plans include more than just reviews and recommendations. Now I have a place to keep my many lists: books to … Continue reading new moon, new blog
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