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I was surprised by how much I disliked this book. I have to love at least one of the characters. They were not for me. I liked most of the other Anne Tyler books that I have read. I‘m not sure why I gave it a thumbs up. I probably will change that.

Prompt: #whatsfordinner

#Falling

First book for August. Delightful. I‘ve always enjoyed her stories. It was perfect for this stormy weekend. An older woman finding herself and realising she has choices and it‘s never too late. ❤️❤️

I'm in the middle of two books but do not expect to finish either tonight so here is my July roundup. Lots of good books this month; I think my favorite is Mary Jane.

There's something comforting abt reading Anne Tyler, knowing that there are so many more of her novels that I have yet to try. Delia Grinstead is a 40 yr old mother, wife, + sister, these are her roles in life, so on a day at the beach she simply walks off + creates a new home with a job in a town she does not know. I loved how Delia, in turn, discovers her identity while her family adjusts to her absence. Should it have ended as it did, not sure.

My second Anne Tyler this month. I seem to be in the mood for well-written observations on normal life. Micah is a quiet, well-mannered IT expert/apartment block caretaker who maintains routines in his everyday life almost to the point of obsession, until events throw the routines off track. It‘s a gentle, character-driven short novel and I adored it.

Book 52/60, page 17,255 #Read2025 @DieAReader
#LetterR #LitsyAtoZ @Texreader