C.J. from ebookclassics was kind enough to pass along her copy of Miss Emily to me after she was done reading it (her review). She had a hunch it might be something I would like, and she was right. Thanks, C.J.! I read Miss Emily way back in July on one of our camping trips, … Continue reading Miss Emily by Nuala O’Connor
Category: Other Books
The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
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
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
The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Why did I take so long to get around to reading this book? I think it was written just for me. I loved every word. There is so much history in this book. It spans more than a century, from the 1770s to the 1880s. It incorporates so much that happens in this time period … Continue reading The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki
When I heard from TJ that there was a Naomi read-along for the Japanese Literature Challenge at Dolce Bellezza, I couldn't resist reading a book with my name on it. Naomi takes place in Japan in the early 1920s. One of the most interesting parts of the book was the Japanese fascination with all things … Continue reading Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara
I have been seeing A Little Life all over the place lately. But, I had yet to read The People in the Trees, the premise of which appeals to me more anyway. So, after reading Carolyn's review of A Little Life, Laura (from Reading In Bed) and I decided to read it together. Thanks for reading … Continue reading The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara
Literary Wives: My Father’s Wives by Mike Greenberg
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 … Continue reading Literary Wives: My Father’s Wives by Mike Greenberg
Reading Ireland: Academy Street and On Canaan’s Side
March was Reading Ireland month, hosted by Cathy at 746Books. I was hoping to read at least one book by an Irish author that month, but it didn't happen. So, now, here are two. Better late than never, right Cathy? When I read that Academy Street was Kim's book of the year on her blog Reading Matters, … Continue reading Reading Ireland: Academy Street and On Canaan’s Side
Book Club: The Dinner by Herman Koch
The Dinner was a fun read for me. I had no idea where it was going or what to think of everyone. At the beginning, I thought I knew who was good and who wasn't, until I started to realize I probably shouldn't believe everything the narrator was telling me. As someone who rarely reads … Continue reading Book Club: The Dinner by Herman Koch
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
When I heard that Carole was reading Far From the Madding Crowd for her April classic novel, I asked her if I could join in. I have had the book on my tbr pile since I heard it was being made into a movie, so it was the perfect opportunity. Like a lot of classics, … Continue reading Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Consumed by Ink 