This week: I read one more chapter in Peter Enn's Curveball for a church group.
I'm still dipping into Amy Nemecek's book of poetry The Language of Birds and Other Poems. Also waiting at the library for more dipping is Mary Oliver's Poetry Handbook.
Earlier this week I browsed at the library for something lighter between those Puerto Rico books and starting Tim Alberta's The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism next week with another church group. I came home with The Healing Season of Pottery by Korean author Yeon Somin, translated by Clare Richards and Improbable Libraries: A Visual Journey to the World's Most Unusual Libraries by Alex Johnson.
I need to get this collection! I just got back from a transatlantic trip, so I read a lot! High point in a difficult way was The Vegetarian by Korean Nobel winner Han Kang. It has stayed with me for a few days. I'm currently reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, a very interesting reflection on who should tell whose stories, especially thinking of white authors telling the stories of other races. It's not as simple as you think it might be in her telling! This is a departure for an author who usually writes historical fantasy/sci fi.
Viola was one of my favorites. The end resonated. The backstory reminded me a little of The Golem and the Jinni. but I didn't think about all the tropes as much when I was reading, but that's really interesting to look into.
This week I'm reading Summer of Hate by Chris Kraus, which is actually a multi-year love story. It's published by Semiotext(e) and my February goal was to read at least 4 books from them. I read 5 :)
I needed something lighter after North Woods so I picked up Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman.which has been on my shelf for awhile. Binge reading and will finish today. It’s funny, irreverent and delightful. Love the characters, even the kids. Reminds me somewhat of Jennifer Weiner’s early books. It’s good to laugh out loud!
This week: I read one more chapter in Peter Enn's Curveball for a church group.
I'm still dipping into Amy Nemecek's book of poetry The Language of Birds and Other Poems. Also waiting at the library for more dipping is Mary Oliver's Poetry Handbook.
Earlier this week I browsed at the library for something lighter between those Puerto Rico books and starting Tim Alberta's The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism next week with another church group. I came home with The Healing Season of Pottery by Korean author Yeon Somin, translated by Clare Richards and Improbable Libraries: A Visual Journey to the World's Most Unusual Libraries by Alex Johnson.
So many interesting choices!
I need to get this collection! I just got back from a transatlantic trip, so I read a lot! High point in a difficult way was The Vegetarian by Korean Nobel winner Han Kang. It has stayed with me for a few days. I'm currently reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, a very interesting reflection on who should tell whose stories, especially thinking of white authors telling the stories of other races. It's not as simple as you think it might be in her telling! This is a departure for an author who usually writes historical fantasy/sci fi.
I've heard a lot about Yellowface. Sounds intriguing.
Viola was one of my favorites. The end resonated. The backstory reminded me a little of The Golem and the Jinni. but I didn't think about all the tropes as much when I was reading, but that's really interesting to look into.
This week I'm reading Summer of Hate by Chris Kraus, which is actually a multi-year love story. It's published by Semiotext(e) and my February goal was to read at least 4 books from them. I read 5 :)
Nice! I love it that you're paying attention to the small presses.
I needed something lighter after North Woods so I picked up Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman.which has been on my shelf for awhile. Binge reading and will finish today. It’s funny, irreverent and delightful. Love the characters, even the kids. Reminds me somewhat of Jennifer Weiner’s early books. It’s good to laugh out loud!