I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Hilary Mantel’s writing until she finally finished her trilogy and I was able to enjoy it again!
The Mirror and the Light
Month: August 2020
Opioids: Part I
“Can you believe it? We’re getting sued by the federal government. As if we didn’t have enough to deal with these days, am I right?”
The Dutch House
This book is about Danny and his sister, but the title is not trying to lie to us – the whole thing is really all about the house.
Not About You
Becca struggled to maintain eye contact. She had no reason to be embarrassed and she knew it. But for some reason it was still a struggle.
Trust Exercise
I don’t know what to make of this book. It’s tackling a very sensitive, complicated issue, and I think it does a good job, but that doesn’t mean I like it.
The Singing Parrot
“I’ve been trying to change her mind for seven years now and this is what I have to show for it: a singing parrot.”
The Library Book
This book covers a fascinating subject, but it can’t decide what it wants to be about and the author did a terrible job of narrating the audiobook.
Never a Braver Soul
Judging by their popular media featuring species from other planets, there’s at least a 75% chance the humans will react violently.