At first blush, when the sun colored the world in pinks and purples, I realized I was once again still walking around in that literary place of my latest read.
My physical realm made me aware the AC was cracking ice cubes. So I pulled up the covers and wrapped around the dog and cat taking up the bed real estate.
When I walked into the living room hours later, my husband asked, Another good book?”
I felt the blush and laughed. Then came the coffee.
I’ll Be Right Here: A Novel by Amy Bloom
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I didn’t finish this book. I found it confusing and dry. I didn’t feel connected to the characters and especially when it started hopping in time.
Mozhan Navabi (Narrator), didn’t help make me feel I knew who’s point of view I was listening to.
I’m sorry. I really wanted to like this book. But don’t take my word for it. The comments show quite a few people loved it. I was glad I could pick this up on Libby.
Overgrowth by Mira Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is going to go down as one of my favorite books, ever. I am sad to have to let it go, but I’m promising myself to read it again soon.
I loved the whole story. I thought at first that it was another cozy mystery, just as it starts with the mother and family. But get ready, this is a roller coaster of fun, adventure, and, yes, nail-biting fear.
I listened to the Libby audio version, narrated by Caitlin Kelly, whose voice, acting, and enthusiasm make this so enticing to read that I picked it up at every chance. But I think this would hold up without a reader. The snark and love would show through, no matter how you decide to dive into it.
Thank you to whoever recommended it to me. I’m sorry, I don’t remember who it was.
Iffy weather only allows One-Liners!
A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday prompt.
Murderbot was a great book but fun as a Apple/Amazon series.
Though a bit crass, The Boys, is a car crash you can’t stop watching.
That’s my day. Wow. Don’t try that at home. I’m an expert.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There is so much to this book, I am having a hard time pinning it all down. But I found a review on GoodReads that says it all. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show…
This is a book about three generations of a family in Chile. All the characters are well-developed and complex, with both strengths and flaws. Ultimately, there may be a cautionary note for all of us.
Ana Navarro recommended this book on The View during the “Ladies Got Lit” segment. It is worth jumping into.
As I was browsing through the reviews, I realized this is actually book three, so I put book one on hold, Daughter of Fortune. I may have to read this book again after a deep dive into the first two. It held up well as a stand-alone for me. The writing is great, with enough Spanish to make me pay attention. Javiera Gazitua (Narrator) and Senรฉn Arancibia (Narrator) brought the book alive. I found this on Libby,
Quiet.
Not my life. I don’t know quiet. Yet I live in the desert in a tiny frontier town.ย When the power went out it was silent for one minute. Then we all started talking. And as long as there was a long battery life, my stories continued. Well, the downloaded ones.
But it started me thinking. Let’s say there was a solar storm or whatever. How would life change?
I don’t have unlimited yarn, but I could knit and crochet for quite a while. And though it might seem noiseless, counting must happen. And the more sound around me, the more loudly I count.
I could draw or paint. I have a few diamond paintings ahead but after those are gone I might have to invent my own with all the leftovers from previous projects.
But the noise within me would start screaming. ADHD does not do quiet.
Though I might play my keyboards until the batteries go kaputt.
But look at my noise! Piano, recorders, violin, and uke. I can play and sing and read aloud forever! I’m no quitter!
And maybe we would spend a lot more time getting to know our neighbors. What’s stopping us? Well, that’s the question!
The Inheritance of Orquรญdea Divina by Zoraida Cรณrdova
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The thing about reading is how many places you get to go. In this case Ecuador. Experience language, history, culture, foods, family interactions in a magical-yet realistic.
Ana Navarro recommended this book and I’m glad she did.
Don’t you love it when you can practice little bits of the Spanish language as you read. Meanwhile, I so enjoyed the far fecthed family adventures and immersed in magic.
This was a fun ride. Frankie Corzo (Narrator) reads Zoraida Cรณrdova’s charactors so well you feel you are there with the characters going through some very crazy times.
I was so fortunate to pick this up from Libby.
I Am You by Victoria Redel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a surprise. It seemed a little self-indulgent or preachy at times, but much of the story was intriguing. I loved the aspect of history and painting. I found the story of the ‘boy’ suddenly needing to be herself an interesting concept, as well as how one adjusts to that change in self-perception.
The historic, Dutch aspect gives the story depth.
There are times when I don’t like the main character or the others who appear, but that could be a reflection of the coldness of the social structure in that time and place.
I’m not sure how I obtained this book, but it is a giveaway right now on GoodReads. I think you might like it.
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