SARA! That Electric Lit quiz just made me spit out my coffee in laughter - HA 😆 Thanks for being one of the few writers about reading who can appreciate literature without taking it all too seriously ❤️
I want to recommend the book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Yardena Schwartz. This book was extremely well researched and well written and also stretched my mind. In 1929 there was a brutal attack on Jews living in Hebron. The book looks at the buildup of that, the events after that led to a worsening of the relationship between Jews and Arabs, all the way up to the brutal attack of October 7 which many people have said echoes the massacre in Hebron. I thought it was a sympathetic look at how both sides are stuck in this cycle of trauma, and gave me a really good understanding of how we got to where we are.
Adding The Portrait of a Mirror to the list!! Also have been very curious about Bibliophilia— very interested to hear your thoughts on it & why it has been mismarketed. Thanks as always for a great post!
Yay! Please come back and chat with me after you read it. Bibliophobia is very very good, but it’s a memoir about depression and suicide so I’m uncomfortable with the way it’s mostly being talked about as a book about books. It is about books, but in a very specific context.
Thank for the Austen Math information. Never ceases to amaze me at how much one can tease out her books ❤️. Also, love everything Celine Nguyen writes.
One of my NY intentions was to buy no new clothes, shoes, etc. Just necessaries maybe socks or underwear. I am going to FL at month’s end and did need to replace my swim suit. It has been easier and harder than I thought it would be be-my online life is certainly intent on selling me stuff! I’ve got plenty of stuff so it does feel good not buying. Let’s not get too rigid…I still buy books!!🙈😉
I have a recommendation for dry skin: the Osea body oil feels like a little luxury and works like a dream. After a trip to Jamaica last year, I feared my legs would flake away entirely (that sun is no joke), but this oil completely moisturized and turned it around like no lotion I’ve ever used. I’ve continued to use it and have no issues with dry skin this winter (in Maine!).
so glad to see you talk about portrait of a mirror!! I really enjoyed it but interesting point about the lack of connection. I felt the same exact way, but I feel that about most rich people novels and sometimes feel like that’s even the point — that within the privileged echelon, there is little that most of us find relatable or, if I want to be harsh, worth saving. But is that really saying or doing anything, at this point? I’m not sure.
SARA! That Electric Lit quiz just made me spit out my coffee in laughter - HA 😆 Thanks for being one of the few writers about reading who can appreciate literature without taking it all too seriously ❤️
It’s so good right?! We can be serious readers without being too serious about it!
I am absolutely cackling at the quiz 🤣
I want to recommend the book Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Yardena Schwartz. This book was extremely well researched and well written and also stretched my mind. In 1929 there was a brutal attack on Jews living in Hebron. The book looks at the buildup of that, the events after that led to a worsening of the relationship between Jews and Arabs, all the way up to the brutal attack of October 7 which many people have said echoes the massacre in Hebron. I thought it was a sympathetic look at how both sides are stuck in this cycle of trauma, and gave me a really good understanding of how we got to where we are.
Thank you for the recommendation!
Okay, I would *love* to read your analysis of a historical romance classic, the next time you're in the mood!
Done! Which one do you think I should start with? Or should I just go with my gut from the NYT list?
Adding The Portrait of a Mirror to the list!! Also have been very curious about Bibliophilia— very interested to hear your thoughts on it & why it has been mismarketed. Thanks as always for a great post!
Yay! Please come back and chat with me after you read it. Bibliophobia is very very good, but it’s a memoir about depression and suicide so I’m uncomfortable with the way it’s mostly being talked about as a book about books. It is about books, but in a very specific context.
Thank for the Austen Math information. Never ceases to amaze me at how much one can tease out her books ❤️. Also, love everything Celine Nguyen writes.
Aren’t they brilliant?! And yes Celine never misses.
Barbara Kingsolver is definitely the best of the week! I adore her and her work. I also loved her speech at the NBAs. ✨✨
One of my NY intentions was to buy no new clothes, shoes, etc. Just necessaries maybe socks or underwear. I am going to FL at month’s end and did need to replace my swim suit. It has been easier and harder than I thought it would be be-my online life is certainly intent on selling me stuff! I’ve got plenty of stuff so it does feel good not buying. Let’s not get too rigid…I still buy books!!🙈😉
I have a recommendation for dry skin: the Osea body oil feels like a little luxury and works like a dream. After a trip to Jamaica last year, I feared my legs would flake away entirely (that sun is no joke), but this oil completely moisturized and turned it around like no lotion I’ve ever used. I’ve continued to use it and have no issues with dry skin this winter (in Maine!).
so glad to see you talk about portrait of a mirror!! I really enjoyed it but interesting point about the lack of connection. I felt the same exact way, but I feel that about most rich people novels and sometimes feel like that’s even the point — that within the privileged echelon, there is little that most of us find relatable or, if I want to be harsh, worth saving. But is that really saying or doing anything, at this point? I’m not sure.
I was also blown away by ONE DAY. What a kicker at the end too!