My daughter and I read this together and it was like being in a dream world.

This one was so much more satisfying than its predecessor and I really liked being with Emily solely, rather than flipping around to her other family members...although I am so fond of Arlene. I had a little trouble with the timeline since Wish You Were Here seems like it takes place roughly a decade before this book. Rufus, her still elderly dog, was still around?! I'm happy he was, though. 🐶

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Read this in anticipation of the next book in the series, Emily, Alone.

Loved the essay from James McBride the best.

This was a good intro to this series even though it is quite a few books in.

I was not expecting to love this like I did.

Tagged my favorite of 2024.

Cozy, and sad

Would love to have a book by her from 2016-present.

Okay, when is the next Norendy Tale going to be available?! My kids and I whip through these magical books by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo. We love them so.

Thorough...very very thorough.

Took a looking time to get through this but I loved the cast of characters.

I don't know what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised and intrigued.

I loved Mark Adams' writing style and it made the long treks to this spectacular place in the world, entertaining, informative, and easy to imagine you're right there with them.

A book for its time (2011) in terms of current events and entertainment, but I also found it relevant regarding other topics like, working moms, and sexism. Tina Fey makes smart and funny observations and I really enjoyed reading her writing.

Read with my kids...a preface to reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, next.

I would love to revisit this one.

Very YA. Very good twist.

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This was great! I know the "current" chapters were necessary but the historical parts of the story were absolutely riveting.

50% sandy book 50% drive home from the beach book

Sandy book #3

Sandy book #2

Sandy book #1

The last two books I've read I haven't really liked, and yet I've flown through them. Not sure how to reconcile that, but I'm hoping I'll read something that I really enjoy, soon.

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Finished these two this weekend!

I. ❤️. This. Book.

Dollar tree finds!

Thank goodness for leap year/day..it really helped me finish my last book of the month. 😂 Looking back, it seems I spent the month reading about war in three different time periods. 🤔 And a handful of spies, too!

It's snowing!

Valentine's Day book ❤️❤️

Absolute Friends with my absolute friend.

It took me a long time to finish listening to this one. I'm excited to start the next because I can finally get ahead of the TV series.

Zoomed through this sweet book over a weekend.

And the last of the year...taking out 2023 with science!

I finally have some time to read. 😌

A day in the life of Jamie and Claire...a lot happened, but also not much. I liked it more than the previous book, though.

I wasn't sure what to expect of Samantha Irby, but I loved this. Funny jokes, self-deprecating humor and crazy situations, followed by unexpected tenderness and the relatable pains of being a woman. I did especially laugh out loud about her devil cat!

Sigh. Depressing.

Another super slow reading month in October, but I have some different kinds of reads lined up for November. Hopefully, I can get through more books than usual.

Actually, super interesting. I'm trying to remember all the details...

"I was perfectly content before I was born, and I think death as the same state."

The one where Claire's personality becomes Jamie. My least favorite, so far, as was this season of the show.

A very slow reading month...hoping to pick it up and finish more in October.

Finally read this one...very good, very sad.

Not the usual genre I pick up, but it was a quick, easy read.

Much more than I expected, in a good way. Delicious descriptions of food combined with the difficulties and loneliness of being an American living in France, gives this memoir depth.