Jan Karon is a storytelling genius, & this might be her best novel yet. Her ability to create dialogue that is so alive & so true to the particular characters brings the reader right into the story. Laugh-out-loud funny & touching -- perfect Christmas & year-round reading. libro.fm
Just finished AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR by @jodimca.bsky.social - wow! Billed as a romance but so much more. Here's to finding out about the cut-throat world of academia wrapped in an immersive plot, with a super couple and characters that will make your blood boil! Nov. 11 @atriabooks.bsky.social #ewgc
Wait! What? This is awesome! #ewgc
I loved her book, Search, so I need to try this one! #ewgc
I really need to return to reading some YA books...
#ewgc Uzma Jalaluddin's DETECTIVE AUNTY has the things that make her other books so enjoyable--a strong sense of place (the Muslim community in Toronto and suburbs), family relationships and cultural traditions, and a woman finding her place in the world. Add in a twisty plot & nosy widow--fun!
#ewgc The 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth will be celebrated with Devoney Looser's excellent commentary WILD FOR AUSTEN. Deeply researched by this author and professor, it contains some topics from her previous (excellent) book with a lot of new things. A wonderful study of Austen. Sept 2
#ewgc OVERDUE by Stephanie Perkins is a slow-burn romance with a very cozy vibe that I enjoyed--I wanted to visit these places! The time-to-move-on stale relationship trope is kind of bothersome to me, but it didn't detract from the excellent plot. Pub date Oct. 7.
Looking forward to talking about books 📚 with sunshine ☀️outside and lots of wind 💨--signs of spring in the northeast.
Awesome!! 📚📚
So glad to be talking about books today! I'm interested to see what everyone is recommending. #ewgc 📚
Exactly right
Without going all Martin Niemöller here, I do think that it's bad not to speak up for immigrants, transgender Americans, civil servants, women, Ukraine, and everyone else the MAGA bullies are going after. We're beyond picking and choosing whom to defend. It's time to stand up and speak out.
OOOH! I can't wait to read this one (big fan here)! #ewgc
I love her books and didn't know this one was coming out!
Absolutely awesome!! #booklove
I totally agree! This is vivid storytelling with immaculate research behind it. 5 stars from me! #ewgc @susannakearsley.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
#ewgc Pub date coming fast for Nickolas Butler's A FORTY YEAR KISS, a truly authentic look at a relationship over time in a small Wisconsin town. Nails it for portrayal of real struggles of a poor but determined woman and her ex-husband with alcohol problems. Great read! @sbkslibrary.bsky.social
Giving books? Absolutely!
I’ve started it, and it’s fabulous. Such great storytelling skills (as in all her books)
Love that book!
Thanks for this reminder! I need to start the book, especially since I enjoy Allen Eskens titles.
I do love her books!
Dealing with a severe reading slump with too many "meh" books, but I did really enjoy EVERY TOM, DICK & HARRY by Elinor Lipman. Fun stuff surrounding estate sales, small town escapades, reunion committees. #ewgc
@especiallybooks.bsky.social I've been thinking of the problem of the reading slump. I keep going back to the idea of reading as a *practice*, and being intentional about setting aside uninterrupted time. Or the book you've wanted to read forever, an old favorite, an audio? #reading
Now on my to-read list…
I also like audiobooks when I hit a slump, because I can listen while doing something else. How about returning to an old favorite?
The secret is out! That’s me…📚🧤🧤
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