Oh fart.

This feels appropriate.

Okay. Finished Homegoing (so great), so which book next?

Cutest.

7-Day loans usually stress me out, but I think I can do it with this one. So good so far!

So far not nearly as into this as previous volumes. Not warming up to new authors, I guess?

Score!

Pretty perfect Friday afternoon.

Amaaaaaaazing

While not perfect (Ron's portrayal particularly annoyed me), it was such a delight to be back in this world.

As rich and wild and weird as an old-growth forest.

I should have bailed on this within the first few pages. It was all over the place, plot and style-wise, and the characters made no sense to me. Was I supposed to be sympathetic towards any of them? At least it was a quick read ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm just hate-reading now.

Books & bourbon

Books & bourbon

Sitting up with a sick kid - comics time!

Start 'em young.

My kid's asleep.

Red shelf

An absolute must for any lover of Victorian or Regency literature (particularly Austen). Supremely fun!

I used to be a bit of an Austen-snob and was ready to turn my nose up at this book. But it was such fun!

This novel surprised me. I had no idea what to expect, and the combination of humour and warmth gave this family saga the right touch. Also, 'performance artists' are the worst.

I am hard-pressed to choose my favourite Julian Barnes novel, but this is always near the top of the list. His contemplation on the importance of culture was revolutionary to me at an important time in my life.

Julian Barnes' writing is stunning, as usual. This story, while fascinating, fell a bit flat for me.

A delight. Mirabelle's journey of self-discovery is both touching and funny, and Martin's writing a warm surprise.

Good morning to me!

My favourite book. Gorgeous.

People won't shut up about this so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

As darkly gothic as Jane Eyre, but more murder-y.

Reading this now and so far it's v fun (and dark)