It is what you haven't done that will torment you. For me, The Woman Upstairs had a great start and a good end, but lagged in the middle. Her writing was wonderful throughout, which is what got me through all the art-talk, and Nora's internal dialogue about the Shahids and how they make her feel. … Continue reading The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
Month: August 2015
Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Thank you, Lindsey, for hosting the Green Gables Readalong! I have had so much fun over the last 8 months re-visiting my favourite childhood books, and discussing them with other bloggers. Last, but by no means least, is Rilla of Ingleside. If you want to catch up on the rest, here are my reviews for the first … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
A Visit to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
On the long weekend, we went to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and before taking off again, I felt the urge to share. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your summer, and see you at the end of August!
The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease by Marc Lewis
Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist and professor of developmental psychology. His book Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines His Former Life on Drugs, was the first to blend memoir and science in addiction studies. The Biology of Desire is his second book. After reading and finding myself fascinated with the harrowing account of … Continue reading The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease by Marc Lewis
Literary Wives: The Astronaut Wives Club
Literary Wives is an on-line book club that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books that have the word “wife” in the title. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with these two questions in mind: 1. What does this book say about wives or the experience of being a wife? … Continue reading Literary Wives: The Astronaut Wives Club
Consumed by Ink 