pickSpirited and productive discussion at our library‘s “Read for Your Rights” book club tonight. In 1984 I was a high school junior and read this book for AP English. It didn‘t resonate with me then — all it meant was another essay I had to write for class. Now set against the context of what‘s happening in this country, this book is more than just prescient—it‘s absolutely terrifying.
panI hated this book and would like to formally apologize for picking it as a team read. Plot: a group of jealous witches get together to punish a gross man that for some reason they have all been fawning over 🤦🏼♀️
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So I‘ve started the tagged book and I‘m going to read the Matchmaking for Psychopaths next 📖
pickI watched (and loved) the movie years ago, and finally got around to reading this one. I think it's best to leave space between the two, whichever you do first, as they are so different from each other. But I loved this story of women's power, the strength of female community and family, love, and the perils of shutting out the ones who love you.
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Here‘s the next month for #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead! We‘re just starting the tagged book for #LMMAdjacent, then after one more week back in the #LMMJournals, we‘ll return to the Emily books with Emily Climbs for an #LMMReread. Tag lists are in the comments… but all are welcome! Let me know if you‘re not tagged and you‘d like to be!
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We‘re joining forces with Tommy and Tuppence for November‘s book! This is a collection of 17 short stories featuring the duo.
Discussion on the 30th. All are welcome to join. Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list.
pickI'm still way behind, but I knocked out Mansfield Park this month. It was my 3rd time through - definitely the one I've read the least number of times. I struggle with the Edmond/Frannie relationship. He treats her so paternally that I have trouble rooting for the relationship. And the cousin thing - I know it's period appropriate, but 😬. Still, it's beautifully written and Jane's most biting social commentary, so it's easily 5 stars from me.
Quite engaging, funny, realistic conversations. Enjoyed this first of Sally Rooney.
