Love this photo of young Wells with a book ! Link to Penguin/Random House rewards https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/rewards

Penguin Random House has a readers rewards program, buy enough books , upload proof of purchase & you eventually get a free book! This was my pick !

So this isn‘t the first #NYRBBookClub title with a naive boy &/or a disingenuous boarding house proprietor!😀I loved the book & look forward to our discussion 12/5 MT.
@vivastory

#two4tuesday
1.it‘s Phoenix and it‘s been 6 to 11 degrees above normal🙄in the 80s F. despite that , I watched The Holiday, my fave contemporary Christmas movie . A little spirit!
2. I bought the new Franzen , I have a love hate love hate with him so hopefully it will work out.😀I‘m not a big seasonal reader .
Thx for the tag @wanderinglynn
Late to the party anybody can play!

Another wild #caturday night! 🐈

Yes , I went to my local independent bookstore to find gifts on this “Small Business Saturday “ here in the U.S.Found 2 gifts but absolutely had to have this ornament for myself!

2 more in my local indie from the Princeton University Press series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers

#GratefulHarvest #boots This has been on the TBR for years, it‘s migrated to the nightstand so the time to read it must be near.😃

#GratefulHarvest #silence I love an old vintage cover , don‘t you?

I bought 3 of this series now just read the 1st one. Epictetus was a slave but puts forth ideas that we enslave ourselves w/ our ideas.Being troubled by people who have wrong ideas about us , worries about things that might happen.Similar ideas he shares with zen about attachment & desires for their own sake can be a trap for the mind . This series looks to translate great ideas from philosophy in digestible portions.Great glossary & introduction

I was really impressed with Boskers deep dive into wine. Not only does she do time as a cellar rat , she befriends wine experts to accelerate her learning curve.She explores the science of smell & taste with experts.The dedication of both the sommeliers & wine obsessives makes for a fun & informative read.🍷

#GratefulHarvest Some of the human relationships were as #chilly as weather outside in this novel. It‘s dark ,it stayed in my thoughts for quite awhile .

Sometimes you just have to #treatyourself to something for the permanent collection ! Oh ,I‘m so happy! #EarlyXmas @Branwen

#GratefulHarvest #Harvest An icon in the Hard Boiled school of mysteries was first published in 1929 . An all time favorite of mine

Well this sucks . https://www.kcra.com/article/carmichael-book-store-close-throw-away-books/383263...

#GratefulHarvest #scarf Not many opportunities to wear these in the desert, but I treasure them . My mom got me the circular Bronte one.The other , was a gift from a friend from years ago. She made it to match my olive green metallic rain coat , that I wore until it basically fell apart, back when I lived in the Bay Area.

A little bit more Vonnegut! @britt_brooke
I know I uses to have Sirens of Titan & Player Piano in those old Dell editions.Buried in a box or given away? I tended to give out copies to those who hadn‘t read him & expressed an interest.I was drawn to the Deadeye Dick & Welcome to the Monkey House both UK covers that I hadn‘t seen , found them at the same library sale.So it goes.

Thanks to @britt_brooke for posting this book! I‘m a Vonnegut fan,this work digs deep on his most famous book .Reston delves into the effects of war on individuals & on writing, PTSD a big influencer on all writers who experienced war ,even WWI vets before this was an actual diagnosis.Vonnegut had an amazing BS detector, his dark humor & insights have made me laugh & uplifted me for years. He questions about why we can‘t just be better humans.👍👏

The doc is playing on US PBS. I‘m watching it today! Check your local listings.Not only about political issues ,this station was the first to play whole rock albums on FM,became known as progressive rock format.Also , this station was the first to interview Bruce Springsteen live! Book is out Nov.30th. https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/hereandnow

#NYRBbookclub Hey, there is a sale ! I have my eye on some not for the club . Their shipping isn‘t super fast , so not sure I‘d order December‘s book but maybe January? This sale on till the 22nd https://www.nyrb.com/collections/classics

#GratefulHarvest #yellow I can‘t remember when I didn‘t have that copy of Zen Flesh ,Zen Bones !

#Two4Tuesday
1. I have a goodreads goal , I‘m two behind but I think I‘ll make it . I didn‘t do any challenges this year , maybe next year?
2. I am such a mood reader , no specific title jumps out .
I‘m late to the party today, anybody want to play?

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#GratefulHarvest #Orange vintage edition!😀

Damn. 😢 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/06/former-ub40-member-astro-dies-afte...

#rightbookrighttime I‘ve been a bit blue, too many worries, this book helped me lighten up! When senior citizens in a charming retirement village team up for their murder club, little did they know they would soon go from cold cases to murder in their own backyard. Funny , witty,& warm.I need to get to the second one!

#GratefulHarvest #Nature a 15,000 year history of a square mile near Boston.Written in 1984,it is beyond culture,space,& time .Yes,we all gave a crap about resources, climate issues way back then.Most of us aren‘t big oil, or crazed capitalists who sell anything for profit regardless of the human cost.Nature is a major player in this unique history of time, place, & space, it may be too late to turn things around.multidisciplinary in the best way.

#GratefulHarvest This was the #BOTM Nov. pick , I haven‘t started yet! About 2 best friends who share a common bond. Their fathers are in a particular kind of #family

#GratefulHarvest #Table Levi was an Italian Jew & a scientist, this is a book of essays, stories, & anecdotes of his reflections of World War II & the Holocaust. I remember it being an exceptionally powerful read.

@vivastory my book journals ! I am ready for any impending data apocalypse by keeping it on paper. Never lost one in multiple moves during my life , yes, they could be lost to flood or fire, if that happens, bigger problem! The cool thing about the leather , it has a removable inner book, very standard art store sketch book , a person could buy refill for current use & shelve the others in a neat row.I fell in love with random ones .🤷‍♀️

A bittersweet little book. Time travel in a cafe ? What if you could go back in time ? Say something left unsaid ?Cafe staff lets you know the rules include you can‘t change the future but could it buy you forgiveness?Peace of mind? A quiet , thoughtful, & enjoyable read .

Remy & Alicia ,roommates & lovers are both incredibly obsessed w/ Jen, a former co-worker of Remy‘s w/ a carefully crafted Instagram feed.Amazingly, they run into Jen IRL & are surprised when she asked them both to go surfing in the Hamptons.Seems like a fantasy come true ?Very funny writing & sharp social commentary peppered through this novel made me laugh, but then, there‘s a monster & weird roomie with a phone who‘s ring tone is baby crying🤔

#GratefulHarvest #Moon Still haven‘t read this old Steinbeck I found a couple of years ago. I love when I find older copies of books in decent shape.

#GratefulHarvest #beginswithN I have loved his poetry forever.A man in tune with the natural world , he writes about it with intensity and grace.

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Starbucks Christmas cups are here ! Thanksgiving blend with 2 add shots….But it‘s gonna be 88 degrees here!🎅🌞

#GratefulHarvest #Brown Abolitionist John Brown tried to start a slave rebellion in Harpers Ferry , WV. His reaction was often violent, much different from most Abolitionists who put pen to paper or made speeches about the evils of slavery.I visited Harpers Ferry, took a long tour w/ a NPS ranger giving details of what transpired there.I tell you, it was a beautiful place & brought out an emotional response to the place in me I can‘t forget .

Readers take note. Consolidation in publishing is bad for authors, readers, & bookstores.Publishing jobs and diversity in publishing as well. https://www.publishersweekly.com/iowa-edit/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news...

#GratefulHarvest #Apples Reichls second book explains how she went from living in a Berkeley commune to becoming a restaurant critic. Her love of good food guided her life in many interesting directions.

#GratefulHarvest #Leaves People love this book, hate it , or are just plain confused by it! Still on my TBR , wondering when I will eventually dive in.

A stunner ! The steampunk/ Art Deco style is beautiful! The story intriguing, I want to read more . They had me at talking cats !

After seeing @ValerieAndBooks post , I wanted to post about this 1953 edition.A family heirloom, it belonged to my great aunt, I treasure it!You definitely can trace changing ideas, trends , fashion,& lifestyles in the U.S. through the years of this classic cookbook.Actually, I would rather have that kitchen than my new one!

This makes me sad . I really enjoyed shopping this store on my one visit to Ireland. I still have the 2 books I bought there.😔

Happy Halloween 👻

Gabriel Allon knows something is strange when Grigori Bulganov former Russian Intelligence officer who was loving his life in England,disappears. Grigori saved Gabriel once in Moscow, he owes him.The complications are vast & deep , & threaten everything Gabriel holds dear.Sliva always writes detailed & exciting spy thrillers, already have the next 1 but who knows when I will get to it.This book is number 9 in the series.

Taken from Twitter. I know that not all Listens are watching the World Series, but for the ones who are ….😄🙄

This adaptation of Bergmans material is so well acted . It is an emotional ride. HBO Max . Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac are wonderful ! It reminds me of how fragile relationships can be , aggravating one moment, worth fighting for the next. This couple seems to run the table of possible emotions & hurtful acts.

A true pioneer. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/oct/27/mort-sahl-obituary

As bad as I thought it was , this confirmed it was worse . Well written,the real horror show .

Mixed feelings about the print I found on Etsy. I love it of course ,but if you know who was still among us he would maybe litigate? https://www.etsy.com/listing/714130738/franny-zooey-print-11x14

Just a comment.Why does it take so long to finish a book? The internet is a blessing & a curse ! When I came across Cheyne Walk in Chelsea in the text , I had to look up just how many famous people had lived there! I learned a bit but progress on the book has stalled.