Why Sam (the MC) is so sad: In the old days, if you had just a little money, you could make a phone call and, thirty minutes… Read more “Sentence of the Day: HUNGER”
Tag: angst
Gotta Love DCI Harry Nelson
DCI Harry Nelson comes barging into Dr. Ruth Galloway’s little Italian idyll. In true Nelson fashion, he gets upset at Ruth, and boards a plane. Ruth and… Read more “Gotta Love DCI Harry Nelson”
Fishing: Delia Owens, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
A tweak of the reading list, because the Katherine Addison novel is so short. So self is putting off reading it to prolong the pleasure of anticipation.… Read more “Fishing: Delia Owens, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING”
Story # 3, The Faerie Thorn and Other Stories
Self was reading Story # 3, The Merrow of Murlough Bay, when big fat tears started rolling down her cheeks! This is crazy! She hasn’t cried about… Read more “Story # 3, The Faerie Thorn and Other Stories”
The Janus Stone: Tanya
Going at a snail’s pace through Book 2 of the Ruth Galloway series, self is enjoying it so much. The last book series she was into was… Read more “The Janus Stone: Tanya”
The Leavers, p. 27: Angel
This novel is finally starting to pick up the pace. Daniel had known her since they were kids, but their long, insomniac phone calls had only started… Read more “The Leavers, p. 27: Angel”
A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara
This is a book about four pretentious little s**ts who call each other pretentious little shits (See above) and pride themselves on knowing the correct way to… Read more “A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara”
Everyone Is Mad at Nora
Self adores angst. Angst is tops. Angst is what self would love to write 24/7. The Midnight Library begins with top angst. The MC, Nora, ditched her… Read more “Everyone Is Mad at Nora”
Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them
Yes, self did blaze through Rules of Estrangement in just two days. She can’t wait to get to the more “fun” books on her reading list, like… Read more “Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them”
Quote of the Day: DEAR MOM
This book is so fascinating. First you have to accept that the adult child will throw a lot of STUFF at you. Exhibit A, p. 89: Dear… Read more “Quote of the Day: DEAR MOM”