Okay, everyone. Get ready for a ramble! I’ve been trying to gather my thoughts on both the past reading year and the reading year ahead for several months. I had a pretty decent year in reading for 2019, clocking in at 51 books, and for the first time ever, I completed the 20/15/10 Books of … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: In with the old, out with the new…
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The Elephant in the…Book?
Something happened I just have to talk to you about. Recently, I read a book by a favorite author. I was mesmerized and thoroughly enjoying the experience until I hit the last few pages. Why? Because it seems the author (and the editors) made a huge mistake! Sorry, this is going to be a bit … Continue reading The Elephant in the…Book?
Freestyle Friday: Some recent thoughts on reading
I just picked up Will Schwalbe's Books for Living a few days ago, and I've almost finished it. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves to read. He shares some interesting and sometimes profound thoughts, and I can see it being a book I could pick up and read again, flipping through chapters at … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: Some recent thoughts on reading
2016: Looking Back
As I mentioned in my Favorite Books of 2016 post, 2016 was a fantastic year in reading for me. Honestly, I can't remember a better year since maybe 2012. The better part of my reading year was filled with four- and five-star books, and not simply because I was being generous. At the same time, … Continue reading 2016: Looking Back
Freestyle Friday: September 23, 2016
Oh, hi there. It's been a while. Thought I'd just drop by and talk about books for a bit. I just finished Commonwealth by Ann Patchett this week. I never wanted it to end and I am sorely tempted to read it again right away. I've read everything Patchett has published, and I believe this … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: September 23, 2016
Freestyle Friday, 02.20.2015
In the last few weeks I’ve been picking up a lot of short stories (and still staying true to the TBR Double Dog Dare). I have a subscription to One Story, and the issues (which consist, as the title suggests, of one story) have been piling up, so I finally decided to read them all. … Continue reading Freestyle Friday, 02.20.2015
Freestyle Friday: Are You Going to See Gone Girl?
UPDATE: This post does contain spoilers--not plot points or the ending, but information about the characters that might be a tip off. I am. I am going to go see it. So far, I have only read two reviews. Linda Homes at NPR liked it very much; Manohla Dargis at The New York Times not … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: Are You Going to See Gone Girl?
Freestyle Friday 9.5.2014
I bought two books this week, and I almost bought a third. I know that shouldn’t be a big deal, but I have so many unread books. And then I have this other problem, which is that I bought two novels, when I have this sudden urge to read non-fiction. And then I have yet … Continue reading Freestyle Friday 9.5.2014
Freestyle Friday: 07.18.14
Today's Freestyle Friday is a short one. I've been days off my schedule after our trip to Amsterdam last week. Unfortunately, our reason for traveling did not pan out: my husband was there for a job interview, and although they liked him, they decided they needed someone with more experience specific to the role. The … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: 07.18.14
Freestyle Friday: The Sunday Edition
Welcome to this special Sunday edition of Freestyle Friday. I'm ready to ramble. Let's do this. "Baby went to Amsterdam / She put a little money into traveling..." We got back yesterday evening from our whirlwind trip to Amsterdam. The trip was short but fun. When we arrived Wednesday, it was cool and blustery. We ventured out anyway … Continue reading Freestyle Friday: The Sunday Edition
The Evening Reader 