Paulina & Fran: A Novel | 
Why do I force myself to finish a book I wasn‘t enjoying? I am torn. I feel once I start, I am committed to a book and I want to finish it. On the other hand, I have never disliked a book and then in the end thought to myself “I am so glad I pushed through that, it was so worth it!” Any thoughts?
pickI was led to this by Ms. Glaser appearing on Granta's list of young American novelists. By sheer coincidence the book is published by Granta. There's definitely a voice in there and a tale told with wit and vigor, but it feels a little like a first novel or a doctoral submission. It's mannered and a tad overwritten, but more than occasionally charming and, sometimes, even a little surprising.
I enjoyed this novel about the volatile relationship between two girls at art college. Paulina is audacious, biting, and dramatic. Fran is quiet, artistic, and alluring. Both girls are self-absorbed and in search of life. I liked how the novel captures the intensity of college relationships. How in a brief span a person can become a friend, lover, enemy, and then be gone.#ikissedagirl #junetunz @Cinfhen
Really excited for our Granta Best of Young American Novelists event this evening. Meet Rachel B. Glaser and Halle Butler and grab some cool Granta swag. #shopindie #thebookstall
pickA quick read, with nice prose and an entertaining plot. The jokes had me laughing out loud, though the dialogue was too consistently witty for my taste. The characters work well though; complicated and layered, they kept me guessing.
pick#funfridayphoto This was one of my favorite reads last year! Set at an arts college this was the kind of book I laughed at while thinking I should not be laughing--I so ?the "unlikeable female character." Wonderfully captures the complications of friendships at the best of times and so many sentences I wanted to highlight. The kind of book that feels like it has jagged edges ?
pickMean Girls meets art school. We follow two frenemies through art school and beyond. Unlikable characters with an unfulfilling ending. 😍😍😍 Loved the fresh writing and unique perspective.
Free Arcs from my local indie. I'll have a few!
