
The Housewife by Natalie Barelli
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was totally readable but also similar to many others I read. I had guessed the ending. At least most of it. It was still fun/easy to read.
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This book was totally readable but also similar to many others I read. I had guessed the ending. At least most of it. It was still fun/easy to read.
This book was so unusual, I am still thinking about it. Nothing happens, it’s a book of ideas. Of perspective. Of how we see each other and how we judge each other and how we don’t understand each other. It’s about intellectualism, about motherhood, about marriage, about being a woman. and so much more.
I enjoy Jackson’s novels and this one delivers a funny and smart story about Caroline who is away on a writing retreat and meets Van and falls in love. She is then embedded into their long-existing friend group. But Van’s on again and off again ex Bailey finds out that she’s pregnant and she’s keeping the baby…things take a bit of a complicated turn from there. Good story, well told. ![]() I’m so grateful for the longer days of summer, having long days of sunshine is nothing to take for granted. One of the most magical parts of California. I haven’t really established a nighttime routine yet, but I have been doing daily yoga and cream so I’m making progress even if it’s my own way. I haven’t begun the reclaim list yet. I have to find a practical way to do that, I’ll think through it.
Really productive start to the month. Somewhat helped by the short week, let’s see how I do this coming week! Here’s to another good week. Paying attention. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward.
Not sure why I read this one 🙂
Interesting but also nothing new.
Meh, interesting but also forgettable for me.
3.5 stars. I liked the way this story was told from the perspective of others’ views of the couple. But that also made the depth limited because we didn’t get to see their inner worlds at all. It was lovely nonetheless.
yes yes i read the second one, too. i kept rolling my eyes, though, i promise 🙂
This was a fast read and held my interest but i did roll my eyes quite a few times.
This was a fast read and held my interest but i did roll my eyes quite a few times. ![]() Well, onward to July. Still hoping July goes very slowly. I am enjoying the summer and especially enjoying the long days. So here’s to savoring them all. Big Goal: Ok I am going to pick two this time, I’ve decided I can’t pick between them so I am going for both and I will see if one sticks over the other. The first one is to establish a nighttime routine. At least for weekdays. Some combination of yoga, stretching, shower, skin cream, puzzles. The second one will be the reclaim from the list I’d made in January. Making a list, understanding the roots, reclaiming them. Let’s see how far I can get.
Here’s to another month. Paying attention. Loving my people. Savoring and living in awe. And taking steps to move onward. |
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