excellent dual timeline lady centric story of a woman in ancient Egypt and a woman in the 21st c

LAUGHTER MATTERS

heeeeee do you have any books about dukes indeed @helgagrace

my favorite line in teen literature

got up for a snack and someone took my seat--loving this first-in-a-series mystery set in 1920s Bombay!

i've been weirdly fascinated by clifton fadiman since seeing him in an educational film 30+ years ago and this glimpse through his daughter's eyes did not disappoint

adored the characters and their relationships with added bonus wisdom gained throughout 💕

devoured these clever "micro memoirs" in a sitting, sharing several with @helgagrace on the way

read by the author, audiobook is great. i felt like i was hanging out with a friend!

A+ author photo #librarylife

@helgagrace is laughing out loud every minute so i have to make her read me bits and i guess i'm going to have to read it myself dammit

i might need someone to hold my hand.

sitting in a waiting room with an old friend of @helgagrace

it's nice when previous readers point out good stuff for you yay library books

There are twenty Phryne Fisher Mysteries and I can personally vouch for eleven of them while unreservedly recommending the entire series. In print, on audio (read by the divine Stephanie Daniel), or in the excellent television adaptations (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries), you will be charmed.

From my mom:

You know Ron Chernow would seize a lot more of the world if feeble old people had strength enough to hold his books!!! They are so frigging big and heavy!!!

so much love. amira and sadie are delightful. thanks @helgagrace !

i. love. this. book.

nope.