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I have to say that I’m glad last week is behind me. I had a teeny, tiny surgery on my right hand on Tuesday afternoon. All went well, but my procedure got bumped two hours, so that was a lot of waiting time. Luckily, I’d brought my Kindle so was able to put the time to good use. The next day I was back at work with instructions to use the hand even if it hurt. I did and it did, but by the weekend it was feeling much better. Stitches come out in a few days and hopefully the pain I’ve been having in my index finger for the last year will begin to go away, too. I hope your week was less eventful!
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Last Week’s Reads
- In a year where family dramas have really dominated the book world, All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg just might be the darkest one yet, and I loved that! It probably won’t be for everyone, but I was thoroughly entertained. This book was a perfect distraction in my long wait on Tuesday. Review coming tomorrow!
- From start to finish, I was completely engrossed in Chanel Miller’s memoir of her life after rape, during the judicial process, and in the aftermath of both in Know My Name. I listened to Miller read her own story and was impressed over and over with her her writing. Review coming next week.
- For the first 40% of The Man Who Saw Everything by Deborah Levy, I didn’t know what to think. I thought about quitting, but there was enough tugging at my curiosity to keep me going. Then something happened that made everything more clear and I ended up really enjoying this book. Again, it won’t be for everyone, but I’d love to chat with someone else who’s read it. Mini-review on Thursday.
Currently Reading
- I’ve been really into nonfiction recently, so after finishing Know My Name jumped right into She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. The authors are the New York Times reporters who broke the story that finally took down Harvey Weinstein. I’m only a few hours in, but already really like this behind the scenes look at this Pulitzer Prize winning piece of investigative journalism.
- Longing for a little bit of lighter fiction, I wandered the library shelves and walked away with The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves. I’ve barely started, but am hoping this book from last spring will be just the bit of smart fluff I need right now.
Likely to Read Next
- I’ve been reading so many heavy books recently, that I just keep putting off They Will Drown in Their Mother’s Tears by Johannes Anyuru. I know it’s yet another really intense book, but still really want to read it. I’m just not quite ready yet. Soon, I hope!
I hope you have a great week in books!
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Glad your surgery went well and you’re recovering nicely! Haha, thank goodness for Kindles!
Thanks, Angela. It’s much better. I get the stitches out in a couple days.
I’m glad your surgery went well. Hooray for Kindles which really make waiting time a breeze. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Love my Kindle!
Your books look so good, intense like I enjoy in a strong fiction read.
Hope your hand recovers fully this week.
Intense is a perfect word for the books I read last week. I think this week will be a little lighter.
I read The Girl He Used to Know and loved it! Hope you do too! I sent an email to the author via Instragram and she was kind enough to respond quickly. Made me love her book even more and hope she writes more books. Love hearing about the books that you give a good rating too because then I know I will be reading that book and will enjoy it. Love your blog!
That’s very cool that Graves responded to your message. I tagged her on my Instagram post today and she also responded to that. I love it when authors do that.
I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoy my blog. Thank you!
I hope your hand is feeling much stronger now.
All your books are of interest to me this week. Know My Name is on my TBR list, I was so moved by her impact statement.
Wishing you a great reading week
I listened to Know My Name and at the end Miller reads her entire impact statement. That and the whole book was great.
I just put She Said on hold at the library, but I’m thinking I want to read it for Nonfiction Nov and I won’t get off the waiting list before then, so might buy it.
I might be able to send it to you over Audible. I don’t think I’ve ever sent you a book before. Has anyone else?
Yeah the Tracey Gravis book is fine light fluff. I heard it on audio and you dont have to think much. I’m impressed you’ve already read the Levy book …. it sounds pretty modern style. I think I’ll likely pass on the Attenberg book as I wasn’t a huge fan of her last novel … she’s obviously sharp but maybe just not for me. Enjoy your week.
I didn’t have that many October books which is why I already read the Levy book. Havre a great week, Susan.
I just finished The Girl He Used to Know and thought it was really good. I hated to see the end. I’ve read so many of your reviewed books. I love your blog!
Thank you so much, Kathy! I have about 60 pages left in The Girl He Used to Know and have enjoyed every minute. It really was exactly the sort of book I needed right now. In the real world I’m a middle school teacher and Annika reminds me so much of a student I had for two years in a row. I keep picturing her as Annika.