pickThe Secret History
The cold, dreary college life feels tangible, threaded with drug and alcohol abuse, but at its core, the novel is about relationships—and the secrets they try, and fail, to keep. Donna Tartt‘s sophisticated, lyrical prose weaves an alluring story like falling snow: gentle, yet covering everything.
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Sunday‘s Little Free Library finds from 2 different LFLs on my way to ballet. Top and bottom are gifts.
pickAnd done. I liked it for the most part and enjoyed it although I felt it was a little long
pickI‘m glad our library picked this book for One Book One Denver this year so that I finally got around to it. I loved Hsu‘s approach to this memoir about his college experience, his relationship with his friend Ken, and his identity as Taiwanese American. Trying to find his place and who he wants to be in the context of who he is and who others are around him. It felt so relatable despite our different experiences. A sign of a great memoir.
so-soI do like these characters, but their immaturity, while totally age appropriate, was frustrating. Maybe I need to step away from YA 🤔
so-so⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Wildfire by Hannah Grace was a cute, medium-paced romance. The beginning and end pulled me in, though the middle dragged a bit. Predictable but still enjoyable, with sweet chemistry between the characters. Spice level about a 3.5—steamy enough without overshadowing the story. A cozy, comforting read if you like your romances familiar but fun.
pickThis book is about Hsu‘s young adulthood and his friendship with Ken. It feels very familiar as a coming of age story. I enjoyed it a great deal.
