Esther says, “Sure, I will pose with the dang book.” I started with the eBook from Libby, then I got a notice that my hold from the library of a physical copy was due for pickup. Yep, large print! 😁
#TOB2023 #CampLitsy #Rooster #DogsofLitsy #PieinLit
#12booksof2022
I read some real stinkers in June, but I also read this gem of a novel, one of my top reads of the year. #camplitsy gave me the needed to push to read it this year instead of having it languish on my miles long TBR
Before I post my top reads of the year, I just wanted to give a special shout-out to #CampLitsy, #NaturaLitsy and #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub. My Litsy group reads were some of my richest and most pleasurable in 2022.
I am so excited to be adding #NunLitQuarterly, #PersephoneClub and #GoldenAgeCrimeClub to the mix in 2023. Should make for a great reading year!
so-soI wanted to love this short story collection that‘s been on my radar since the #CampLitsy longlist, but it fell a bit short. 😏 The stories take place on both sides of the US #Mexico border and highlight (albeit strangely) the ties between these two countries. The satirical stories I preferred to the surrealistic ones. I think I should just admit that I like surrealism more in art than literature! #ReadingTheAmericas2023
so-soI enjoyed this one but I think there was just a little too much going on for me to fully connect.
Olga and her brother, Prieto, are the main characters in this story. The LatinX representation was excellent and the author explores different aspects from both of their POVs, which I enjoyed. My issues with this book come in with the political thriller storyline involving their mom, Blanca. That coupled with the Hurricane felt forced at times.
pickI don‘t think I got around to post my review of this last month when I read it with #CampLitsy
This is Selin‘s second year at Berkeley. Like in the first book, this one focuses on the everyday life. Selin is going to classes, hanging out with friends and generally trying to figure out life. I preferred the Berkeley part to the ending when she gets a summer job. But I can‘t wait to read about Selin‘s third year.
My reading goals for #superseptember! This is a mix of #LMPBC, #bookspin, #camplitsy catch up, and library books. I love making lofty goals for the readathons and challenging myself to read instead of stare at a screen (an exception for the new season of GBBO, though! 😋). Other goals are to get organized for #scarathlon2022 (my first one) and get my early bird points! Happy Reading all!
pickIt's Selin‘s sophomore year and, prompted by a class syllabus, she is pondering an ethical life versus an aesthetic one. This year is mostly about sex and relationships as she is gets over Ivan and fools around with others. Selin is a thinker, reacting to situations intellectually rather than emotionally, which is fun as she discusses books and philosophy but distancing as she interacts with others. It reminds me of a less digressive Knausgård.
