It’s a delightful, if sometimes surprising, perk of writing a blog that books sometimes find their way to me. Often, unannounced. I might come home from an ordinary day at my coffee shop office to find…
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill Five words: Endearing. Heartbreaking. Raw. Poignant. Human. Plus a few more: This came recommended by a few of you here and it was so good. Heartbreakingly good. Sharp-intakes-of-breath…
Euphoria by Lily King Five words: Sweaty. Typewriters. Vivid. Tragic. Gripping. Plus a few more: I had been reading this slowly over the past two weeks, catching little bits on the subway and in…
A new little series featuring quicky reviews of what I’ve been reading lately. Books of all sizes considered. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Five words: Smart. Practical. Succinct. Elegant. Empowering. Plus a…