Welcome to Litsy!

I enjoyed delving back into the world of literary criticism, reading and annotating this book, but I think my enjoyment was probably hampered by not being familiar with Smiley‘s books (which she references A LOT) and the inclusion of a sizable number of rather obscure novels. Smiley had a lot of insightful things to say about the art of novel writing & reading, but I did skim a lot in sections about books I didn‘t have personal experience with.

Well, while it‘s still snowing at home, I‘ve found a couple nice, warm, sunny spots to read while on a work trip further south in Alaska, and I am loving soaking up the vitamin D. I had a yummy mocha earlier and now sipping on a strawberry basil smash canned cocktail. Wishing I had packed sunglasses today!

This was the appropriately named brewery in Charlotte, NC that I hung out at yesterday!

In Charlotte, NC for a work trip this week, and yesterday I spent some time at a local brewery with the book I brought. Book accompanied by a yummy pretzel and tasty Plum-Rosemary-Orange Sour Ale. I was impressed, you can really taste the rosemary in this drink!

Side note: any Charlotte/Raleigh Littens around? I have one more day here (I have to drive back to Raleigh tomorrow from Charlotte) and would love a good bookstore recommendation!

Today is one of those days where reading is the only perfect fit. From these words👆🏽, I gather that Jane Smiley knows what‘s up!

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On writing, reading, and novel approaches 📖📝🔍

Every time I dip into this, I find just what I'm looking for. Jane, you rock.

"Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book."

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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book"

So much truth in this bookish quote. All my cares and worries melt away at the first step and inhalation entering a bookstore.
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