Here we are - not quite settled but progressing. It is good to be connected again. We finally have phone, internet, tv after two plus weeks without. Although I could do without the tv...and probably the phone.
The same week we said goodbye to our house I also parted ways with my gall bladder. After feeling unbelievably lousy in the wee morning hours and having chest pains, I ended up having emergency surgery. Thankfully, a wonderful group of family and friends took the kids, cleaned, unpacked, cooked meals, laundered, held Evie, shuttled children, and basically functioned as me for a whole week while I slept. What a tremendous blessing. And a humbling experience to be served in such a grand way. As soon as I locate the box that holds my stationary, I can tell you each how much I love you. But until then...thanks.
In lit*chick news - we have a new reviewer for teen/ya lit. Here is her story:
Colleen
is Melanie’s favorite (and only) niece who works as a barista at the Little
French Market Café , and is guilty of reading at dull times
during her long shifts, singing along to the radio, and baking anything with
chocolate. Her favorite genre is teen dystopian, but she also enjoys a good
historical fiction novel, and the occasional autobiography/memoir.
Look for her work on My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares and The Disreputable History of Frankie Laundau Banks by E. Lockhart coming very soon.
We also have Trish's review of On Folly Beach by Karen White ready to go.
And my reviews for
Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Stormchasers by Jenna Blum
Commuters by Emily Gray Tedrowe
The Blind Contessa's New Machine by Carey Wallace
Simply from Scratch by Alicia Bessette
The Doctor and the Diva by Adrienne McDonnell
The Tapestry of Love by Rosy Thornton
Indiana by NC Weyl
And tomorrow - a birthday party for Penguin Books (Happy 75th!). What better way to celebrate than with a giveaway? Stay tuned.
Finally, I have to tell you all I LOVED Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. I already know one of you didn't like it :), but I have to say it was the perfect read while I convalesced. Major Pettrigrew is one of the most charming gentlemen characters I"ve read in some time. His dry wit and propriety had me alternately laughing (painful) and nodding my head.
Sorry for the info dump. What's new with you? Do tell.
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