What I've Been Reading Lately No. 1
I’m going out on a limb and starting a new blog series that has nothing to do with stamps, but is definitely my top hobby: books! I hope some of you in this community of paper people and letter writers are also big readers like I am. I’ll be sharing the books I’m reading every once in a while here on my blog. I am always seeking out candid book reviews, so I promise to share everything, not just the ones I love. Would love to hear from you, especially if you have recommendations! You can always email me.
Starting with the one I liked the most. I am a pretty predictable NON-thriller type of reader. This book is really not the kind of thing I would pick up, but I heard it was fast paced and I was looking for something a little different. I got it through my book of the month subscription, and it was only going to be $10. I would have absolutely loved it except for there is a lot of triggering plot about small children in danger. Since my boys are five and two, I couldn’t give it five stars. Just a little too close to home for me. But if you can get around that, you’d love this one. Find it here.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was another Book of the Month pick for me. I’d heard so much about it, especially how it embraced historical fiction, a favorite category of mine. The book had some pacing inconsistencies and, bottom line, I couldn’t root for the characters. The main character was a bit too flawed for me, so not a 5 star read, but I did really enjoy it and scarfed it down. I got through it quickly even though it’s a pretty hefty book! Find it here.
The Switch is an adorable read, and might just be the literary equivalent of sitting under a blanket with a nice cup of tea. It was a delight to read. I actually did this one on audio for the sake of the British accents, but would have enjoyed the hardcopy just as much. It follows a young professional and her grandmother as they switch lives, and I have rarely met a more endearing heroine than that grandmother as she navigates the London dating scene. I recommend this one! Find it here.
Lastly, I listened to Amy Tan’s 2001 book The Bonesetter’s Daughter. Full disclosure: I thought I read this in high school and loved it. Turns out that was a different book that I have not figured out yet. Anyway, I loved Joy Luck Club so opted to read this and it was pretty interesting, following a modern day woman’s life in San Francisco and flashing back to her mother’s story in midcentury China. Pretty fascinating from a historical perspective. Find it here.
