Recent Reads

113. Daytripper
We don't remember days, we remember moments. Why are some moments more significant than others? Is it because we paid more attention? This wonderful graphic novel explores the big questions - Who are we? What is our origin mythology? Who are these strangers we call family? How varied are the lives that we might live? The book explores these themes as short stories of alternate realities. Beautifully illustrated, and wonderfully nuanced writing. Rating: 4 stars.

114. Still Life With Crows
My fave FBI agent is out in the Kansas cornfields chasing a serial killer. A very different setting than the usual NYC one. I really like the Pendergast series, but was not impressed with this one at all. Realized after I finished the audio (wonderfully narrated by Rene Aberjonois), that I was listening to an abridged version. 6 hours versus 16 hours might make a difference in the story flow I think. Sigh. What exactly is the point of abridged versions again? Rating: 2 stars.

115. The Handmaid's Tale
This book has been giving me nightmares. The writing is incredible - though I'm going to have to re-read it I think - was distracted by the actual story to pause and let the writing soak in. A fascinating, and creepy, and disturbing story, and yet so believable, down to your very bones. Hence the nightmares. Rating: 5 stars.

116. Le Road Trip
This is a wonderful book for armchair travel. Make a fire, brew a pot of tea, pick a pastry, and settle in for a fun couple of hours. This illustrated travel journal reflects on the highs and lows of travel and love. A fun romp through parts of France. Rating: 4 stars