The Joy of Art – November 20, 2023 at 10:53AM


A sanctuary to which you can retreat anytime.

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The Joy of Art – November 19, 2023 at 10:37AM

 

Freedom is the only condition for happiness.

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The Joy of Art – November 18, 2023 at 03:03PM

 

Eventually everything connects. ( This is what happens when you don’t plan your writing in advance 🙂

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The Joy of Art – November 14, 2023 at 02:36PM

 

You can be your own home no matter what comes your way.

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The Joy of Art – November 13, 2023 at 11:26AM

 

Keep a little fire burning…

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The Joy of Art – November 12, 2023 at 12:19PM

 

From those who have never left home.

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Review: Absolution

Absolution
Absolution by Alice McDermott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

McDermott is such a gem and I love reading her writing and spending time with her characters. This story was no exception. I loved learning more about how it was for women during Vietnam War (interesting to compare this with the Kristen Hannah book I just read too.) and I loved the themes around friendship, motherhood, family and service. Beautiful novel.

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Review: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think Michael Lewis is a great storyteller. He knows how to make a story interesting, he knows exactly what details to include so you have depth and what to leave out because it’s complex and not relevant. Taking really complicated stories and making them so consumable is absolutely a talent. This book was no exception and very timely with the trial that just happened.

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Review: One Puzzling Afternoon

One Puzzling Afternoon
One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars.

This book was a tad too long but I loved the storytelling around deep friendships and trauma that you have to hold on to for all of your life. My heart broke into pieces as the story unraveled more and more but I loved reading it.

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Review: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this was a surprise find for me. I loved the characters and the complex storyline that elegantly came together.

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Review: The Wake-Up Call

The Wake-Up Call
The Wake-Up Call by Beth O’Leary
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

O’Leary’s books are like a warm blanket when I need one.

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Review: Bright Young Women

Bright Young Women
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked reading this riveting story and at the same time I thought it was a tiny bit too long. But i loved the complexity of the characters. I loved the serious topic handled with the care and depth it almost never gets handled with in quick thrillers.

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