Slow start but once everyone did in fact start dying, it was a wonderful book. Perhaps I should stop reading memoirs about death and grief. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Category: Reading
Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane
Sweet story of a woman trying to understand the complexities of friendship. I mistakenly thought it was a memoir, but it’s actually a novel. Blerg. #25wordbookreviews (link)
It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too) by Nora McIrney Purmort
This might not be for you. But if it is, if this is that kind of time for you? This is one of the best. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Little by Edward Carey
I love Edward Carey but this book description did not sound like something I’d love. But I did. I really did. Delightfully odd and beautiful. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J Krosoczka
This beautiful graphic novel memoir is about growing up with a drug-addicted mom, being raised by loving imperfect grandparents, and surviving it all with grace. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Life Will Be the Death of Me by Chelsea Handler
Normally not a Handler fan but I really enjoyed this audiobook where she discusses the death of her young brother and her introduction to therapy. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Incredibly thoughtful and immensely readable memoir about talk therapy from both sides of the couch. Reminded me of the best parts of Tiny Beautiful Things. #25wordbookreviews (link)
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
This fast-paced novel about a school shooting doesn’t offer any solutions to this horrible epidemic but I’m not sure how it could in 300 pages. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites by Mary Giuliani
Reading this memoir is just like eating pigs in a blanket — easy, quick and delicious. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something light. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
A glimpse into just how hard (and hopeless) being poor in America can be. Others have worse stories, sure, but this one was pretty rough. #25wordbookreviews (link)
PS: This is the book I wrote about back in January, when I read a great excerpt in the NYT.
