Recent Reads

126. Void Moon
I'm a Connelly fan, so decided to try this standalone book - no Harry Bosch, no Mickey Haller, no Jack McEvoy. The audio version is wonderfully narrated by L. J. Ganser. Set in LA and Las Vegas, this heist story involves no cops. There are really no good guys in it either, and yet you root for Cassie Black, an ex-con in a Porsche. While not on par with Connelly's best works, this is a fun book to listen to while driving about. 3 stars.

127. Drinking at the Movies
Growing up can be hard to do, especially when one does not wish to. This autobiographical graphic novel covers the high and low times of the author over a period of two years. In that time she moves from San Francisco to New York, lives in several places, and gets fired from six or seven (I lost count) jobs. The author reflects on life, her relationships with family and friends, the meaning of home and work, all while drinking at the movies, and pretty much everywhere else too. Rating: 3 stars.

128. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This YA book is a wonderful departure from all the dystopian novels that are so popular today. The story unfolds in a series of letters, and we spend a critical year with Charlie, as he learns to "participate" in his life. A lovely coming-of-age novel for the mature YA reader. As an adult reader, I looked back fondly at my younger self, and cheered her on. Finding out who you are and your place in the world is hard work, but there are moments when (hopefully) we all feel special and "infinite". Rating: 4 stars.

129. The Last Straw
My older nieces and nephew loved the Diary of A Wimpy Kid series, so am reading along with the youngest one. This is the third in the series and was not as fun as the first two in my opinion. Rating: 2 stars.