two dystopian novels
This summer, even though I have been extremely occupied with keeping up the gardening required on our two-acre property, I’ve… Read More »two dystopian novels
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go straight to the bookstore and buy these books!
Or go straight to the library and check them out! Or… This month I’ve read two books that are among… Read More »go straight to the bookstore and buy these books!
After the parables
When I finished reading The Parable of the Talents, I saw that I had turned down the corners of four… Read More »After the parables
The parable of the sower and the parable of the talents
I am just finishing up the second in a series of science fiction novels by Octavia L. Butler, so amazing… Read More »The parable of the sower and the parable of the talents
Velvet
This week, post surgery, I’ve been relegated to mostly sitting or lying about which usually drives me batty. I’m not… Read More »Velvet
diversity cinema
In my quest to watch as many awards-nominated films as I could before The Oscars, I recently watched Queer. Daniel Craig… Read More »diversity cinema
a complete unknown
If you were a young person during the 60’s, then you are going to appreciate watching Timothée Chalamet portray Bob… Read More »a complete unknown
Orbital
Review of Orbital, by Samantha Harvey, 2024 Booker Prize Winner I just finished reading Orbital by Samantha Harvey, the book… Read More »Orbital
Karen goes recommendo again, January Edition
Books The Grey Wolf, Louise Penney This was not my favorite of her Surêté Chief Gamache, Three Pines novels. The… Read More »Karen goes recommendo again, January Edition
thoughts on italy
I’m baaack! It’s been a week since I returned from Italy in a day and some’s worth of plane travel.… Read More »thoughts on italy