pickOstensibly the journal of a young woman in 1883, we gradually find out how her situation has been impacted by the actions of her cousin. This is a fun, charming novella with a likable narrator. Apparently there are 8 of these, and I‘ll certainly read onward.
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Always helpful when the book has a map.
We are starting on the Isle of Man
I loved re-reading this classic on my own September vacation this year. Though mine wasn't a fortnight (hooray for the USA 🙃) it was such a needed getaway. I was again struck by the small, beautifully rendered details of the book, and how, along with the general break in routine and surroundings, it was the time and space to be on their own that was the true means by which each family member was able to refresh and refill their mental energy.
pickThis satire is a blazing takedown of cancel culture and our collective obsession with social media and being chronically online. I love John Boyne‘s books but have read about his own recent situation which he was “cancelled”. Knowing his personal views and in light of recent events, I read this through a lens of “this is how the author feels” when outrageous and over the top “woke” characters were skewered. An absurd #dysfunctionalfamily.⬇️
I got to meet a lot of cool indie authors this weekend… my book stack from the weekend!
pickThemes: Translated Murder Mystery, Seniors Sleuthing Around, Darkly Funny
This was a perfect read to read while on vacation, I love Agnes and her crew of senior sleuths 😁 I‘m glad my holiday is less stressful than Agnes‘ however 😬 I can‘t wait for the next book!!
Snow, driven by a biting November wind, flurried against Guyon's dark cloak then swirled past him towards the castle glowering down from its crag overlooking the spotted River Wye.
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pickI enjoyed this audiobook, but I think it might be better experience to read it. I wasn‘t a fan of the duel narrators, and I was really worried for a while if the book would have a happy ending, but it did work out in an unexpected but pleasant way.
Mildred receives an unexpected inheritance which leads to new friends, finding a new path, and dragons! 🐉
3/5 read for a slow burn romance, a 40-something year old heroine and a baby dragon
