Research reading for a project I'm working on for my daughter. I learned how much I didn't know about ladybusiness. It was thorough and succinct. Not suitable for younger children without extensive conversation as it discusses some abuses and older-youth struggles.

I used to love these books as a young fundy, so revisiting them 15 years later has been hilarious and somehow a way of moving on. The plots are larger than life, totally unrealistic, unintendedly hilarious, and the writing is so excruciatingly painful. The portrayal of Buck as an unparalleled journalist is made ironic by the poor quality of the fictional articles attributed to him. Still, somehow nostalgic and oddly familiar and comfortable.

Another breezy, smart, immerse Cormoran Strike book. Cormoran and Robin continue to grow even more human and likeable in spite of themselves. Very satisfying ending. The grotesque subject matter was handled with characteristic British diplomacy and graciousness. Loved it.

Life-changing. My first Brene Brown book. It made me sob in a good way. It made me feel that my struggles are universal and that there is hope for change.

Snappy, interesting, surprise ending, smart writing, engrossing. Replete with adult language so not suitable for children.