This novella was my first experience with Nora Ephron’s writing, and combined with Meryl Streep’s narration, it’s a perfect summer read.
Heartburn
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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
What can a black man with a pile of stolen gold do when time is running out?
Carmilla
I had never heard of this novella by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, which apparently predates, and almost undoubtedly inspired Dracula.
Work
I didn’t love this book by Louisa May Alcott, but I’m still glad I read it when I did.
Winter
I had a hard time choosing a favorite character from this series. I loved hanging out with them all and I’m going to miss each and every one of them so much
Cress
The action really got going in the third book of this series and I could not wait to start reading the final installment!
Scarlet
I continue to be impressed by how well Meyer manages to work elements of the original fairy tales into a sci-fi setting and blend them all together.
Becoming
Who hasn’t been excited for this book by Michelle Obama? I had already read both Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope and I enjoyed getting Michelle’s perspective on things, although she’s careful not to just rehash stuff that was covered in her husband’s books.
The Source of Self-Regard
I will never read whitewashed literature again after having listened to this insightful essay collection.
Dumplin’
Well, I was hoping this adorable YA novel by Julie Murphy would be a nice comfort read after my mom’s death. As it turns out, not so much.