Notes on Books & Life
When I read Bel Canto a few months ago with Reading Buddies and strongly disliked the ending, I told myself I’d give Ann Patchett another chance before I made up my mind about her novels. When I found out Hope Davis, whose narration of Jennifer Donnelly’s A Northern Light was absolutely fantastic, did State of …
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Welcome to the Reading Buddies discussion for Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! If you’re interested, check out the Goodreads discussion thread for the book. I’ll be away a lot this month but will try to check in now and then! Also please be sure to vote for the book you’d like to read in …
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When The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff first came out, it looked far too weird for me. Just take a look at the cover, know that I run from all things horror-esque, and you’ll see what I mean! But I kept reading reviews that started something like, “At first I thought this book would be creepier …
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Before I get to Let the Great World Spin, I just want to mention a couple of quick things: First, the poll to select October’s book is up (to the right)! Voting will happen throughout August, with the selection being announced in early September. August’s book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. September’s book …
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A coworker from my old bookstore job loved Savvy by Ingrid Law enough that I heard it recommended many times over. When I needed an engaging audiobook for a recent bus trip, I decided to give Savvy a go. About the Book: Mississippi “Mibs” Beaumont is about to turn thirteen. This birthday may not be …
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