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I can’t tell you how excited I am not to be driving to work in the dark anymore. When I moved to Washington (way, way back) getting used to the short winter days was one of the hardest things to adjust to. I’m still not thrilled with the lack of light in the winter, but on the flip side, at the end of June it doesn’t get dark until almost 10. You’ve got to love that! Next weekend the clocks change, so I’ll lose some of that morning light, but the evenings will be wonderful. Can you tell I’m ready for spring?
LAST WEEK’S READS:
I finished two very serious debuts last week. The Lucky Ones by Julianne Pachico is a series of snapshots about different people from Columbia spanning 1993 to 2013. It was extremely enlightening. (Review later this week.) One of the Boys by Danial Magariel was a very intense story about two teenage brothers and their addict father. It wasn’t easy to read, but I’m very glad I did. I’ll be reviewing One of the Boys next week.
Currently Reading:
I’m absolutely loving Susan Perabo’s writing in The Fall of Lisa Bellow! She has such a beautiful way of laying out the story and giving voice to Meredith, the story’s main character. I’m about 20% in and excited to see where this story goes.
Likely to Read Next:
Seriously, March is killing me! I’m overwhelmed with choices. The Gargoyle Hunters, John Freeman Gill’s debut will definitely be up next for me. After never hearing back on my NetGalley request, I was thrilled to find a copy on my doorstep last week. Then it gets a little murky. I’ll probably have time to squeeze in one of these other books, two if I listen to one of them. All Grown Up by Jamie Attenberg and Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach are books that others have been raving about. (Sarah from Sarah’s Book Shelves and Catherine from The Gilmore Guide to Books, to name a couple.) Add to those two books that were already high on my to be read list: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid and Sonora by Hannah Lillith Assadi. Now you see why March is really a “wealth of riches” type of month!
Have a Great Week of Reading!
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Yay! I’m thrilled to hear you’re loving Lisa Bellow! I have that up next…hopefully will be starting it in the next few days.
And One of the Boys sounds like something I might have to try.
I think you’d like One of the Boys!
Oooh, I’m very interested in One of the Boys; I loved The Lucky Ones, so I may need to add this one to my list, too. I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying The Fall of Lisa Bellow! I’m at the 60% mark and, I have to say, it just keeps getting better. I hope your Monday goes well, Susie; I second your desire for more daylight! 🙂
Thanks, Tara. After all my talk of spring getting nearer, it snowed here today! though it has melted already. It will be nice to see your thoughts on The Lucky Ones and Lisa Bellow.
You’ve got such great books listed Susie. Love the cover for Lisa Bellow, will look into it.
Hope you have a good week and you have some good reads coming up – hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by earlier, much appreciated.
We’ve been having lighter mornings and evenings here in the UK also – it really is lovely.
I’ll be keeping my eye out for those upcoming reviews, and I hope you enjoy your upcoming reads. It looks like you have a great selection. Happy reading!
Ha Susie – there are always too many books – Happy Reading!
You’re so right. I don’t know why I ever expect it to change!
There are so many great books this month, aren’t there? I’m excited for Exit West and All Grown Up.
Hooray for spring on its way! I’m ready to sit out on my porch and let the kids play in the backyard for hours. 🙂
Ah, the porch! Can’t wait. (It snowed here today!)
I agree that March is filled with way too many great looking books. I want to read One of the Boys VERY badly. That’s had my eye for a while, so I’m waiting on the 14th for it to arrive. I’m waiting for Dead Letters to come in the mail from BotM club…hopefully this week. I’m happy Lisa Bellows is a hit so far. It’s on my list, as well. Ugh…March is going to kill me with anticipation for some of these books!
One of the Boys is so short that it won’t take much of your reading time. It’s a really powerful story.
I love having so many books to choose from, but it is difficult to make that choice.
I hope you get started on a book you love.
Thanks for coming by my blog, and enjoy the extra light. 🙂 I used to like having the light in the morning to drive to work than on the way home.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My It’s Monday, What Are You Reading
It’s a good problem to have. I like the light in the mornings, too. I’ll lose it again for a few weeks when daylight savings time starts next weekend. Oh, well!
I read the Lucky Ones last week and loved it. Dead letters was good, too. Love your picks this week. Enjoy!
Thanks, Heather!