I forget how I first learned about Matt Haig. It was probably from one of the many mental health blogs/accounts I follow when his book Reasons to Stay Alive first came out. He put depression into words I didn't have at the time and that book was, and still is, a lifeline to me. I've … Continue reading “The Midnight Library”
“Normal People”
Normal People by Sally Rooney is a book I saw everywhere for a while. Friends said they were watching the show on Hulu, it kept popping up as suggested reads on Instagram, and more. I finally checked it out from Libby as I was browsing the "What's Available?" section of the app. Reading this book … Continue reading “Normal People”
“One by One”
As you can see by the last few photos - one of my favorite activities is reading with my dog. A genre I had never read much of before 2020 was mystery/thriller, but after reading The Last Time I Lied I craved that un-put-down-able book. One by One by Ruth Ware was the next one … Continue reading “One by One”
“Hidden Valley Road”
One of my favorite kinds of books is non-fiction books that read like fiction. I felt that way with The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Educated, and Brain on Fire, to name a few. Now I get to add Hidden Valley Road to that list. The book follows the Galvin family, who want nothing more … Continue reading “Hidden Valley Road”
“Know My Name”
This book should be required reading. I remember reading the then-anonymous victim impact statement of the Stanford rape victim and being profoundly moved. It was beautifully written and held so much emotion. After reading I thought "I hope this woman writes a book someday." When Know My Name by Chanel Miller was released, I didn't … Continue reading “Know My Name”
“Anxious People”
I will read anything Fredrik Backman writes. After reading A Man Called Ove in 2016 I fell in love with his writing. I devoured his latest book, Anxious People, in a few sittings. Just like his other works, the characters in this book are fantastic. I always put down his books and want to know … Continue reading “Anxious People”
“The Book of Longings”
It took me a while to pick up this book. Though the plot intrigued me, actually reading about it wasn't exciting to me. I don't remember the reason I finally started it, but I'm glad I did. I read it as summer transitioned into fall when I felt okay crawling into bed while it was … Continue reading “The Book of Longings”
The Nightingale
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah has been on my list for years. I think my book club even read it a few years ago, but I skipped it. For some reason I had it pigeonholed as a romance book and that made me think "nah." Though it does have a love story, that is not … Continue reading The Nightingale
Queenie
I really wanted to like Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. I think if I read it at a younger age, I may have liked it more. I mostly was annoyed at the main character's self-destructive, self-centered behavior. The book follows Queenie as she deals with a breakup and the domino of bad decisions after. Perhaps it's … Continue reading Queenie
“Sorry I’m Late I Didn’t Want to Come”
This book popped up on my Libby app as a suggestion and I've never had a book title resonate with me more than this. Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan is subtitled: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes. Five or so years ago I picked "yes" as my word for … Continue reading “Sorry I’m Late I Didn’t Want to Come”
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