War Dances | 
pickI'm not sure what to think or how to describe what I'm feeling. This book is an interesting mix of poetry & short stories that were also poetic. The stories are not beautiful or fantastic but are sad and real, which makes them lovely in their own way. The poetry is what really ties this collection together.
Book 5 #20in4
Book 8 #summerreadingchallenge (PEN/Faulkner award winner)
pickAll aboard the Sherman Alexie love train! I believe this is the first time I've finished two books on the same day. Fortunately, this one left a much better impression on me. As @Suet624 noted, the title story of this collection is beautiful. There are so many moments of beauty, humor, and gut punches throughout... just as you'd expect from Alexie. (I felt compelled to highlight a few lines even though this was a library e-book.)
pickWhile looking for his new book at the library, I found this one. A fabulous collection of poetry and short stories. I read the story the book uses as its title several times over the weekend. This particular story about his father uses humor even as he's gently breaking your heart. I love his writing.
Last night's thrift store score: a first edition Alexie for $1.50.🙂
Started another book for the #readathon Enjoying War Dances, a short story/poetry collection. Also a delicious coffee smoothie. Yum! #springcleaningreadathon #nationalpoetrymonth #rainydayreads
