Well, we survived the random windstorm this past weekend! We only lost power for one night and managed to only lose small branches around our house…could’ve been way worse. Our neighbors lost a huge Pine, roots and all, but luckily it fell away from their house.
And, it looks like I read a ton of books last week, but it’s kind of deceiving. I was almost done with one book and a second audiobook at the start of the week, then read a third. Also, I’m slowly working my way through Tools of Titans
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I finished reading…
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
I ended up liking this one even though I could really feel the YA-ness in the ending. I do think it would be an important and helpful book for young girls to read. Mini Review to come.
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Laura & Emma
I really liked this debut mother/daughter novel set in 80’s – 90’s NYC. Laura, the mother is somewhat of an offbeat character and I liked the voice. It’s been compared to Gilmore Girls, which I can see in the premise, but not in the characters or style. Mini Review to come.
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Endurance
It took me the entire month of February to listen to this 12 hour audiobook! It’s Astronaut Scott Kelly’s (Former Congresswoman Gabby Gifford‘s brother-in-law) story of his year on the International Space Station. Hearing about what it’s like to live on the Space Station was mostly really interesting, though the book could have been shorter. Would make a great “Dad” book and is going on my Books for Guys list.
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I’m currently reading…
Tangerine
This debut novel about a female friendship set in 1950’s Morocco comes recommended by one of my Go-To Recommendation Sources (Annie Jones from From the Front Porch podcast and was a Library Reads March pick). I’ve literally just read the first few pages so far.
Upcoming reading plans…
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I absolutely adore Anna Quindlen (Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
I was reading…
One Year Ago: I was reading my first 5 star book of 2017!
Two Years Ago: I was in the middle of a string of books I wish I hadn’t read.
How was your reading week?
More books for my to-read list. Meanwhile, I’m still plowing through my pile of training books for next week’s book club post. I just read the most awful training book–now, how to post a kind review?
Or maybe an honest one?
I can hardly wait to hear what you think of Tangerine. It was on my winter debuts list, but sadly I never got approved for a review copy. I’ll plan on reading it after it comes out if I get the thumbs up from you. I have the Quindlen coming up, too, but want to read one of her others first.
Good plan with Quindlen!
If you liked Endurance, you might enjoy Ask an Astronaut, by Tim Peake. He’s a British astronaut who answers all sorts of questions about space training and life on the ISS. Short, quick nonfiction!
I haven’t heard of that one!
Nice variety of books. All are new to me. I agree that 12 listening hours about a year on the space station sounds just a little long. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I just got a copy of Laura & Emma, so that’s high on my list. Glad you ended up liking I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. I guess I expected it to be YA so that’s how I read it.
I didn’t really feel the YA-ness until the end. But, I’m also not normally a fan of YA, so I like the ones that read less like that genre.
I always love Anna Quindlen, even those books described as “not her best.” I have this book…and also have Not That I Could Tell and Other People’s Houses.
Mine are e-books, however, so they don’t pile up so nicely…sigh.
I am curious about Laura & Emma…and the Gilmore Girls reference made me perk up a little.
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Well – it doesn’t FEEL like Gilmore Girls when you read it. Just the plot description.
I am laughing out loud after reading your Quindlen comment; I couldn’t agree more! I hope Tangerine works out well for you; it’s definitely getting a lot of buzz!
Laura & Emma sounds like a great book. I’m looking forward to your review.
I just got a copy of Tangerine so I’m really anxious to hear your thoughts!!
We had lots of rain here and even some snow nearby. The distant mountains got feet of snow — well needed. Come see what I’ve read.
My parents (in Maryland) lost power for nearly three days in the windstorm. I like the sound of Laura and Emma. I’ll be interested to see what you think of Tangerine as well.
I have high hopes for Tangerine. If nothing else, I love the cover! I’m 10 on 36 copies so shouldn’t be long now!
The cover is deceiving! Makes you think it will read like historical fiction and it’s not like that at all!
Sarah Dickinson, thanks for the article post.Really thank you! Great.