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A strange little story, quietly told, but I have a feeling these characters will still be on my mind at the end of the year. Set in Newfoundland in 1911, we follow Fabian Vas, a young man who from the first paragraph has told us that he has murdered the lighthouse keeper. The little sea blown village is full of odd characters, bitter or broken or generous, and they each add to Fabian‘s tale in their own unique ways. Hugely atmospheric ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I've been busy all day, but finally able to post. I didn't see anyone else post this one, but I thought of it right away. A great read and one I've recommended a few times. I've also included a photo of the Santa Cruz Lighthouse (c. 1994) 2 blocks from my grandparents' old place. And a cute pack of notecards I have from The Cliff House, SF. #lighthouses #marchintoreading

I live 5 minutes from the very small town of Johnson where the Vermont Studio Center is located. The VSC is a non-profit organization that conducts the largest international fine arts and writing residency program in the U.S. Many authors come to write for anywhere up to 12 weeks. Occasionally one will do a reading. I just found out that Howard Norman is reading from his work tomorrow night!!! I loved The Bird Artist.

Allow me to backtrack for a minute and post for yesterday's challenge #publishedinthe1990s. I loved this emotional book! (1994) I know very little about eastern Canada-takes place in Newfoundland, but the author really brings the seascape and environs to life. Highly recommended. #photoadaynov16

I didn‘t know you could break your finger just hanging up clothes. God Almighty, you situate your hand wrong between a blouse and a clothespin and everything suddenly changes. What a stupid life this is.

Here are bookmarks from my regular haunts, both in San Francisco and where I live now, Nevada County. Lots of love for these #indiesellers #bookstorelove #somethingforsept #septbookchallenge

Witty, captivating story. So many great lines in this book! The very first paragraph sets the stage, "I am a bird artist....yet I murdered the light house keeper." P. 37 " Jealousy leads to stupid behavior even among Christians." P. 30 "...appeared as bored as a child in church on his birthday." I highly recommend this quick read.

Witty, captivating story. So many great lines in this book! The very first paragraph sets the stage, "I am a bird artist....yet I murdered the light house keeper." P. 37 " Jealousy leads to stupid behavior even among Christians." P. 30 "...appeared as bored as a child in church on his birthday." I highly recommend this quick read.

Starting this read. I had never heard of it before, but I read a review and recommendation from an author I follow, Haven Kimmel (A Girl Named Zippy). This book has me at the very first paragraph.