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I can‘t deny that the writing (and the author‘s narration) were lovely, but I never would‘ve finished it if it weren‘t a book club book. This is a character portrait, expanded to a portrait of a marriage and family and I generally prefer more plot-driven books.

Thank you, Nerissa💕 I decided to keep this one to open on Christmas Day, then forgot to post it🫢🙄 I am very grateful though. Hope you had a good day😘

It‘s been a minute, Litsy. It‘s nice to be back.

I have a feeling this will be one of those books that in a few years I won‘t remember much about. The definition of a so-so read for me; not a bad book but nothing stood out either, I didn‘t love/connect with any of the characters, I liked the writing but at times it was meandering and felt like the author was making it up as she went along. I usually love a quiet, reflective sort of novel but this didn‘t quite hit the mark. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thought this was a really sad and thoughtful book. I think you do get to a certain age (even without the losing a partner) where you do look back and worry looking forward.
There was love and all the usual dynamics of messy family life. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks Helen 😘

The more books I read the less patience I have for meandering. Not to say I didn‘t find this book compelling and absorbing but I did feel pulled along at certain points. This is the story of Annie & Graham & their 30 year marriage. Miller beautifully writes the ups & downs of a decades long union with all the highs & lows that life throws at you. It‘s quiet but mighty. Full of sorrow and thoughtfulness. Excellent audio narration by the author♥️

I was meant to grab dinner with a friend tonight, but last minute cancellation has me picking up this audio 🎧#Hoopla

I really liked this. It‘s a story of graham and Annie and their solid if imperfect relationship, and their relationships with their children and exes. Several blurbs seem to focus on the revelation of an affair after Graham‘s sudden death, but this is about so much more than that. I found it really engrossing.

I expected this to look at a marriage and fidelity, but instead I got a dynamic portrait of a family brought together by the life and death of Graham, a gregarious bookseller with a wife, an ex-wife, and one adult child with each. Graham was a connector of many and each person deals with their grief and unexpected revelations differently, but this book showed how there can be pain and renewal after a great loss. Thanks for the nudge @BarbaraBB 💜

Monogamy offers a perceptive view into the long lasting marriage of Annie and Graham. Bound by love, fun and understanding, surrounded by family, careers and a wonderful home: they have it all, and a lot to loose. Sue Miller describes love, grief and anger like James Salter would and I loved it.

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#WeeklyForecast 38/21

I have no idea if I‘ll get to these, I‘m not sure what I‘m in the mood for. I‘ve been struggling with Nightbitch all weekend (not in the picture) even though it‘s totally my kind of book. Maybe I should read a bit outside my comfort zone once I‘ve finished that one. Or a classic? Or the #NYRBBookClub choice? Not sure! We‘ll see!

It‘s only when you grow up that you learn you can love what‘s ugly too🪞

A difficult book for me to rate. Monogamy is a quiet, perceptive portrait of marriage..and relationships. It also explores grief, memory. Some parts felt dragged-on, and my biggest niggle is the narration that often tell more than show. I know some friends here loved it, but I couldn‘t wholeheartedly invest in it.

Graham and Annie have a long and happy marriage, but it‘s not without its many complications — including children, past spouses, infidelity, and death.

Read February 27 - March 4
Rated 4/5 ⭐️
Book 15/60

A family drama which includes many points of view, but mainly that of Annie and mostly about her marriage to Graham. I think a more appropriate title might have been “on love”, as the book focuses on many different kinds of relationships, not just monogamy.

I really liked this, and the audio is read by the author, who is a very good narrator.

This book was an interesting view on marriage and the aftermath of an affair. I found this book to be a bit simplistic but enjoyed the story.

Ending this year of reading on a high note. Sue Miller is one of those magicians, able to spin compelling narratives out of everyday life. Deep love and affection for a significant other is an amazing gift in life. This novel explores that connection.

Oh how I‘ve missed Sue Miller novels. This deep dive into marriage, family, memory, grief, and live is absolutely brilliant. #netgalley

This novel felt so much like it was written by James Salter - if you like stories of lifelong relationships with all the ups and downs, or the impact of one death on the lives branching off from those LTRs, this is a novel for you.

It‘s been years since Sue Miller‘s last novel so excited to read her latest.Sounds like a bookI will sink into family marriage &as a bonus the husband in this story is a bookseller love books with books as a theme.Thanks to @HarperCollins for my advanced copy.📚💕