Comments on: 2022 Underrated Gems

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:40:29 +0000

In reply to Susan. The time period has kept a lot of people away, but I wasn't bothered at all. I loved it. I want it to be a movie with Gwendolyn Christie.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:37:39 +0000

In reply to Laila. It is so good! I wish everyone would read it.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:57:28 +0000

Yeah I’m most interested in the Joan of Arc book you liked. I got it from the library but then I had to return it, ugh. Looks interesting. I like gems.

By: Laila

Laila — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:22:51 +0000

Calling For a Blanket Dance is on my TBR!

By: Laurie Besteman

Laurie Besteman — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:04:11 +0000

In reply to Catherine. I look forward to hearing from you. Happy Reading in 2023!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:55:22 +0000

In reply to Xenia Young. I haven't read it, but just got a copy from a friend so am thrilled to hear from someone who loved it.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:54:36 +0000

In reply to Laurie Besteman. That is high praise coming from Nancy Pearl! I'm so flattered and thank you for inviting me. I'll going to email you for more info.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:47:27 +0000

In reply to Lisa of Lisa’s Yarns.

I don’t know All That’s Left Unsaid! Adding to my TBR now. I tried Kaleidoscope and didn’t like it. Not right for me, but I haven’t formulated my thoughts yet.

I’m reading Light Pirate now and don’t want to put it down!

By: Xenia Young

Xenia Young — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:12:59 +0000

Have you read Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet? I believe I first heard about it on the podcast From the Front Porch where it made it to both commentators’ Top Ten of 2022 list. I just finished it and loved it. The story was rich and the characters sympathetic, interesting and flawed. I cared about almost all of them but especially Gil, the protagonist.

It’s the story of a man who walks from New York to the home he bought sight unseen in Arizona. He walks for the experience and because it’s part of his healing process before starting his new life. Without any family of his own, he develops a relationship with the family next door especially the young son who he takes under his wing. Gil has a few old friends too who match his warmth and quirkiness.

Birds play a significant role in the book both as part of the plot and as metaphor. The title is a reference to modern birds being able to trace their origins to a branch of the dinosaur family tree.

By: Laurie Besteman

Laurie Besteman — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:24:06 +0000

I recently wrote up “Elektra” in my blog “All About Books” (bestlau.wordpress.com) and have both “Joan” and “All the Broken Places” on hold. Nancy Pearl is the one who told me about your blog (she said your and mine are the ones she reads), and I’m wondering if now that you’re back in Seattle you are interested in attending the KCLS gala on March 4. Nancy will be the emcee and Isabel Wilkerson is the speaker, and there will be 25 other authors, mostly local, as well. I’m on the committee and have a couple of seats left at my table – it would be a pleasure to meet you!