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I hope all moms out there had a very happy Mother’s Day. Mine was quiet, because the real action for my Mother’s Day is coming tomorrow when my son, daughter-in-law, and two sweet grand-babies arrive for a short visit. They live in Montana, so I don’t get to see them as often as I’d like, but love that when we do get together it’s always so much fun. While they’re here, all my free time will go to Olivia (4) and Lincoln (1), so books and reading might have to be on the back burner this week!
Last Week’s Reads
Just yesterday I finished listening to Born a Crime, Trevor Noah’s collection of stories about growing up in South Africa in the waning days of apartheid. Always funny, often sad, occasionally horrifying – I loved it! Noah also did the narration, as absolutely no one else could have. I’ll be reviewing Born a Crime later this week. The Fact of a Body, Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich’s murder/memoir, brings my nonfiction count for the week up to two. (This is truly unprecedented!) In it, the author follows a really disturbing murder and the man who committed it, while also recalling abuse she and her sisters suffered as children. I enjoyed the first two thirds of the book, but grew a little weary of it by the end. Others have written some really outstanding reviews, so it looks like I may be in the minority on this one. My review will be coming soon.
Currently Reading
Fly Me, Daniel Riley’s debut, doesn’t come out until June 6th, but I was in the mood for something a little lighter and fun. I’m a quarter of the way in and just starting to really enjoy this story about a 1972 Vassar grad floundering with what to do with her life now that college is over. She follows her sister’s lead, hiring on at as a “stew” and moving to a Southern California beach town. Now that the whole stage has been set, I think the book is about to get really interesting!
Likely to Read Next
I still have two May ARC’s left to read so will definitely be turning to either White Fur by Jardine Libaire or The Reminders by Val Emmich next. White Fur is billed as a love story, which typically isn’t my thing, but the 1980’s NYC setting and the promise of grit and drama had me all in on this one. A girl with perfect recall and a man grieving the loss of his lover seem like such an odd combination, and that’s exactly why I’m looking forward to reading The Reminders!
Have a Great Week of Reading!
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Enjoy your time with your grandchildren! And I really don’t like romance in my reading…it usually comes off as cheesy. But, White Fur is not that at all. Don’t worry about the romance part!
It sounds like the other parts of the book make up for the romance!
I’ll look forward to your thoughts on Born a Crime, it’s waiting in my audible library. White Fur sounds like a good read!
I’m reviewing it on Thursday. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m interested to hear what you have to say about The Fact of a Body. The cover looks interesting to me, and I liked the blurb.
My It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? post.
I’m struggling a little with my review on that one. Hopefully I’ll get it up next week.
Have a wonderful visit.
I don’t know any of your book, but love the covers.
Honest reviews are the best. I have been in the minority on a few books, but no sense giving a false impression if the way I felt wasn’t similar to others.
ENJOY your reading week and especially the grand babies.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. By the way…. BEFORE THE RAIN FALLS was a beautiful book…LOVED it.
Elizabeth
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I’m reading lots of review books to try to get a little ahead on my calendar. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I also have Fly Me, so let’s see… but I don’t have much patience nowadays haha
I’m really enjoying Fly Me, but almost every California and 70’s cliche you can think of is packed into the story! Still, it’s fun.
Enjoy your time with your grandchildren. We did a similar trip last month so my kids could spend time with their grandmother.
I had a great week of reading and a fun mother’s day. Come see what I’m reading now.
That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate being a mom/grandma! I hope you have a great visit.
Fly Me sounds (and looks) fun. I will keep an eye out for your thoughts!
It sounds like you’ll be having a lovely time this week!
I can’t believe you only have 2 May reads left. I don’t want I was thinking, but I made far too many requests and am now having to get brutal in deciding what to read and what to let go.
I’m hearing great things about White Fur- will be interested to see your thoughts.
Don’t feel bad. Somehow I have four books released on June 6th!
Hope you enjoy your grand babies visit, such a precious time, of course reading should go on the back burner!
I actually just read two non-fiction books in a row too — craziness! “The Reminders” is on my to-read list; the cover caught my eye and the premise sounds really intriguing. Hope you enjoy it! And have a wonderful time with your family! 🙂