I have two books on hold at the library, one is for our chat and the other is The Thursday Murder Club (book 1). Meantime I just started Ann Patchett's 'This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.'
I just finished up the last of my 2 ingredient flatbread. It freezes well and perks up in the microwave or on a hot frying pan. Re ebooks and inter library loans - I belong to 3 libraries with Libby and Borrow Box. I often find they have different titles available so check both when I’m looking for something. ILL have been severely cut here too - I think you can only make 2 requests per year now.
Even though I read Demon Copperfield and participated in the last book group, I enjoyed the background info you shared, Marg. I thought it was an original and well-realized idea to set the book in Appalachia and make opioid addiction a central theme. I also enjoyed the article you wrote about how you pick books to read and also decide to put them aside when they don’t interest you. I feel like I should read more books, but I am always being sidetracked by news, blogs, and life in general. However, your newsletter is inspiring me to read more!
That simple flatbread with only two ingredient sounds, and looks really delicious! After making a bunch of fruitcakes with huge ingredient lists, I am definitely ready for something a bit easier!
Marg, does your library have Libby? If so you can download the app, attach your card number and you’ll get access to even more books. I find that local libraries don’t always have physical copies of certain books but they do have audio and e-book versions. Unless those are not your thing. Also, I just discovered that Spotify has an excellent database of audiobooks and many of them are brand new books and popular ones you won’t find right away at a library (or have to wait a long time for) so you can listen to them AND all the podcasts AND music for only $10.99 USD per month. Not sure if that’s available in Australia but if it is, then it’s worth considering. I personally think it’s a much better deal than paying $15-20 per audiobook on Amazon.
I have two books on hold at the library, one is for our chat and the other is The Thursday Murder Club (book 1). Meantime I just started Ann Patchett's 'This is the Story of a Happy Marriage.'
I love reading all your recommendations.
Another great update on reading and eating. Great description of Demon Copperhead.
I just finished up the last of my 2 ingredient flatbread. It freezes well and perks up in the microwave or on a hot frying pan. Re ebooks and inter library loans - I belong to 3 libraries with Libby and Borrow Box. I often find they have different titles available so check both when I’m looking for something. ILL have been severely cut here too - I think you can only make 2 requests per year now.
I’d like to attend your next book club!!!
I could read a whole non fiction spinoff about the addicts Kingsolver interviewed. Such a tragedy for this country. Great review!
Even though I read Demon Copperfield and participated in the last book group, I enjoyed the background info you shared, Marg. I thought it was an original and well-realized idea to set the book in Appalachia and make opioid addiction a central theme. I also enjoyed the article you wrote about how you pick books to read and also decide to put them aside when they don’t interest you. I feel like I should read more books, but I am always being sidetracked by news, blogs, and life in general. However, your newsletter is inspiring me to read more!
That simple flatbread with only two ingredient sounds, and looks really delicious! After making a bunch of fruitcakes with huge ingredient lists, I am definitely ready for something a bit easier!
Marg, does your library have Libby? If so you can download the app, attach your card number and you’ll get access to even more books. I find that local libraries don’t always have physical copies of certain books but they do have audio and e-book versions. Unless those are not your thing. Also, I just discovered that Spotify has an excellent database of audiobooks and many of them are brand new books and popular ones you won’t find right away at a library (or have to wait a long time for) so you can listen to them AND all the podcasts AND music for only $10.99 USD per month. Not sure if that’s available in Australia but if it is, then it’s worth considering. I personally think it’s a much better deal than paying $15-20 per audiobook on Amazon.