pickI thoroughly enjoyed this story of a glassmaking family through time. The way in which it skips through time while focusing on the same family is a fascinating storytelling technique, and it includes so many interesting details about glassmaking in Murano and the history of Venice.
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pickExcellent historical fiction from Tracy Chevalier, as always, with a conceit I didn't like at first, but quickly warmed to.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7578800458
I loved it!
“Named a Best Historical Novel of 2024 by The Sunday Times, The Independent, and BookPage A Parade and Christian Science Monitor Best Book of June“This charming fable is at once a love story that skips through six centuries, and also a love song to the timeless craft of glassmaking.”
I‘m really enjoying May‘s @litsybookclub book! I‘ve always glass blowing. As a kid whenever we went to Silverdollar city we would always watch the glassblowers. Interestingly, the glass blowers were confined to one island off of Italy to help protect their glass blowing secrets!
pickDecent read. The author had an engaging enough writing style. HE largely covers from the 4th Crusade until about 1500, focusing mainly on military and economic aspects of the city. While certainly interesting, a minor complaint is it would have been interesting to see some earlier and later time periods covered. Also, politics are covered, but largely only related to the military and economic side of things. Overall, still a good intro to Venice.
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New month, new book! This month we are reading “The Glassmaker”. We will be meeting on Sunday, May 18th for the discussion. Questions? Ask @Graciouswarriorprincess
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New month, new book! This month we are reading “The Glassmaker”. We will be meeting on Sunday, May 18th for the discussion. Questions? Ask @Graciouswarriorprincess
This morning‘s📕 swap scores on the way to a spot of grocery 🛒 before the shops shut tomorrow for 🐣. I‘m home from visiting the relos & will have the w/e off 🩰 so intend on cooking up a ⛈️ & cleaning like it‘s spring to prepare for a term of performances that culminates in a comp at the Opera House in July. I‘ll be performing 3 dances. I also have to tack 2 tutus & rest. That will happen while I catch up on Handmaid‘s Tale. It‘s great so far.
