Reading and new puppies do not mix. Plus, the books I had in the queue this week were dense, requiring careful and slow reading. They were all so very, very good though so I did not mind in the least!
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Rhiannon Navin’s debut novel does not read like a debut novel. It reads like someone who has fine-tuned her craft to exquisite precision with amazing insight into human nature. She tackles such a difficult and emotional topic but does so with delicacy and grace. In fact, her novel is so good, she made me cry…at work. I want to send a copy to everyone in DC so that maybe they will finally do something about gun control.
Matt Haig’s latest is very different but quite profound. A little dense and overly verbose at times, his message is outstanding, as is his criticisms of modern society. The historical scenes were utterly fascinating, and I found myself reading just so I could get to those scenes all the quicker. Not to say the modern-day scenes were not good because they were indeed very good. It is just that the historical scenes were so realistic that I became convinced that there are people who age more slowly than the rest of us and have lived hundreds of years without us knowing. The story is so compelling and unique, and I can’t wait to see what others think.
Tayari Jones’ novel is un-freaking-believably amazing. I have no words to express just how good it is. I just want everyone to drop what they are reading and move to this one as soon as possible.
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Whattttt, oh my gosh, I somehow missed this puppy news! I am now looking at pictures on Instagram and I am just destroyed by the adorability of this pupper. I want to cuddle the pupper forever.
I too would love to cuddle him forever. Too bad he is more interested in biting my nose and chewing my hand these days. Unless he is sleepy and then he is the best cuddler ever!
I’m really glad you enjoyed Matt Haig’s new book so much. Makes me even more excited to pick it up. Going to look up American Marriage asap.
I did like it even though it is so very different from The Humans. I hope others read it and enjoy it just as much.
An American Marriage is getting great reviews… I need to take a closer look!
I suspect it is going to become an instant classic so you will be hearing a lot about it in the months to come. It is most definitely worth the read.
Agree on An American Marriage! My favorite novel of 2018 so far! Though I’m not surprised we agree on it – seem to agree on lots these days! 🙂
It has been happening a lot recently. I like it!