I realized that at the end of 2018 I wrote a list of books that I recommended (but didn't blog about) but that I hadn't written one for 2019, so here is that list. NF stands for non-fiction. 1. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles- not sure why I didn't blog about this book… Continue reading Books I Enjoyed In 2019
Category: Lists
Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett
Bad news first followed by good... Understandably a prolific writer can't hit a high note every book they write but Commonwealth by Ann Patchett was unfortunately a big disappointment to me. I love all the other works I've read by her.* It's interesting because in general the book was very good. The plot was fine:… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett
A little (or a lot) about libraries
Things you can do at your public library.
Conclusion of Reading 2018
Let’s start with the semi bad news: I did not finish my major reading goal for 2018. Am I disappointed in myself you might ask: the answer is, of course not! My year was still chalk full of great books and my usual accomplishment of reading 52 or more books a year held up. I… Continue reading Conclusion of Reading 2018
Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
I've been M.I.A (missing in art) as a result of my new found love of embroidery, but I can promise you I haven't stopped reading. I bought this book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey, at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston, South Carolina. Always support a local bookstore! I was hilariously pleased with… Continue reading Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
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