First, please bear with me... Some of these books I finished darn near a year ago and can't remotely remember what they were about. I apologize again that it's been so long since I've been on schedule with this blog, but we're coming back to life, friends. Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor ...

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Arcadia, by Lauren Groff: I've read Arcadia a few times now, and I'm sorry to say that every time, I close the cover and almost immediately forget what I've just finished. I'll do my best here: We follow our main character, Bit, the first child born in this community, as he grows up on a commune ...

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This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett: I'm used to reading Ann Patchett's fiction, so this- a collection of memoirs- is going to start off as feeling unfamiliar, but then, her familiar voice comes through. Notes on everything from owning her independent bookstore in Nashville ...

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The Shining by Stephen King: As many King books as I've read over time, I'd never read The Shining. The movie has always been one of my spooky favorites, so I had high hopes when I picked up the book. And- wow. If the movie had spooked me, the book did 10 times that! If you've read it, you'll ...

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The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley: A follow-up to last quarter's The Guncle, we follow our favorite gay uncle to Lake Como for a wedding. While this adventure wasn't quite as heartwarming and funny as the first book, it was still a worthy read for those who believe in love, adventure, and that ...

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21st Century Etiquette: Charlotte Ford's Guide to Manners for the Modern Age by Charlotte Ford: Once upon a time (2004, I think) I read this book and was so impressed by Ms. Ford's professionalism and decorum. Now, 20-some years into a business life myself, so much of her advice seems outdated. I ...

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The first three months of 2024 started off with a bang, at least, as far as reading is concerned. After January, I realized I was on track to read one book a week, on average, so I've challenged myself to keep it going. At the end of the first quarter, we were 13 books in, and here's what we've ...

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Admittedly, my 4th quarter reading list was a very small one. I sort of fell off the reading wagon at the end of the year, and I'm not entirely sure why. I tackled It, as always, but only two other spooky books in October did me in for the year. 2024 has started off pretty strong, though, so ...

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American Housewife by Helen Ellis- One I've read before, I do think American Housewife is the better of Ellis' short story collections. The stories are as cynical and creepy as they are funny. A decent read, and one to pass the time. Creative and funny. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus- ...

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