so-soHighly emotional and perfectly written book about a sad but beautiful love story of two people made for each other. Story that shows sad ending could be beginning of something beautiful and sacred.
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pickA sad meditation on grief following Didion‘s husband‘s sudden death. Don‘t look for answers on how to move on. Very powerful. Read it slowly.
pick‘Grief is chronic pain. When will others allow the mourning to live without expecting them to be “cured”?‘
This was a heavy way to start 2026, but what a book.
pickInteresting wordless picture book about a girl who finds a golden rock and we learn the history of where that golden rock originated and what it went through to get to her hands. Beautiful illustrations.
pickLocal author Kao Kalia Yang won the Minnesota Book Award in three categories this year! This one, her first middle grade novel, was my May #BookSpin pick. The story is inspired by her little brother‘s experiences, and it‘s dedicated to him. 💕 (Pictured with her three memoirs; I‘ve read the most recent, plan to read the other two in the coming year.)
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#day4 April : Memorial Days #memoir
#day5 May: The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt #graphicnovel #biography
pickAn exciting adventure story shot through with storylines on living with anxiety, living with a parent with depression & anxiety, and overcoming isolation in your community. I LOVED Addy's friendship with Caleb and how it grew over a short period of time. Addy's growing belief in herself to do things that frighten her was such a joy to see.
pickAn incredibly sweet and a little sad contemporary romance about grief and friendship and love. This is quite lovely, if occasionally twee. It definitely is a cosy read, but careful if you are dealing with the loss of a loved one. 4⭐️
