Bits and pieces from our little corner of Texas.
This is actually a radio drama which follows the lives of various characters in a small village over the course of a single day, mainly in the context of their private thoughts and their dreams as they sleep.
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It’s clear to me now why this title consistently pops up on can’t-miss classic lit lists. It’s an engaging combo of character-driven personal tragedy and clever social commentary.
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Reading this one was a challenge; one I’m glad I tried, but even more glad that I’m finished with.
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This book stands up to the test of time. It would be a good read for modern kids — or really, any grown-up like me who just can just appreciate a good little low fantasy story regardless of the age of the characters.
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I had faint memories of enjoying this book as a child, and I’ve even kept an old copy of it for decades, but simply couldn’t remember a whole lot about it; this vaguely pleasant vibe is why I chose to re-read it and add it to my list.
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The book includes over 50 recipes, each rated with a commitment level ranging from no-brainer, “just give me something tasty to sip immediately” type drinks to intense, “commit a whole day to pretending to be a mad scientist” type drinks.
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This would be a good choice for any reader who enjoys Arthurian adventures, or Medieval fantasy-ish stories in general. And I highly recommend this audiobook if you’d like to hear what the poem in its original form actually sounded like!
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I would recommend this book to readers who might like a fun break from your daily grind in the form of a little light-hearted, girly comedy.
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The Bell Jar seems to be some kind of rite of passage reading for young women; I somehow missed it. Hence, putting it on my list for Classics Club.
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To be quite honest, I would not recommend this book to most readers. It’s probably worth a read if you’re a hard-core fantasy genre fan! But I certainly wouldn’t recommend this particular audiobook version to any reader.
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