pickBut in 1957, feminism and lesbianism were not necessarily and not frequently understood as being at all connected. That Lorraine made them so was a sign of her holistic approach to exploring her place in the world, and the world itself.
Started working in my gardens today. So now it‘s time for a new book and a bath!
pickBrilliant and comprehensive biography of a legendary playwright. Lee gives a real sense of Tom Stoppard including his late discovery of his Jewish roots and understanding of his privilege growing up in England. There is great detail of the plays (some of which I skimmed as I‘m not familiar with them all), humorous anecdotes & a sense of a vital, hardworking, witty & generous man who wears his status lightly.
so-soThis is the first Fiona Davis book that I didn't love.
It takes place during the McCarthy era and focuses on two women in the arts.
It felt predictable to me.
pickAs usual, Fiona Davis teaches me something I don't know while entertaining me with an immersive tale. I love her writing and her focus being on famous NYC buildings with history.
pickAfter reading my first Fiona Davis book earlier this year (“The Magnolia Palace”) I started to read her backlist and have not been disappointed. She has such a gift for weaving a major historical event into a riveting plot with characters who seem to leap off the page. “The Chelsea Girls” is no exception and is another hit 🙌 I‘ve already got my preorder in for her next book that‘s publishing in June 2023 😁
pickDidn‘t realize this was gonna be chick lit but I loved it. Liza slips off a curb and wrenches her ankle and George, who she‘s just met, takes her to the hospital, where they bicker and bicker. And then she meets Dr. Tim. And wow, he‘s just awesome, and they have some cute banter. So here‘s this great guy, and then here‘s this jerk of a guy, and I kinda loved both of them. I‘m really sad the author apparently only wrote one other book.
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