Okay, if I didn't already know and love Nora Ephron, I may not have given this exactly 5 stars, BUT, I love her work, and am so grateful for the joy sOkay, if I didn't already know and love Nora Ephron, I may not have given this exactly 5 stars, BUT, I love her work, and am so grateful for the joy she's brought to countless people, that I cannot give her anything less. Having said that, there are some fantastic, still relevant essays that are just as sharp and witty as anything she'd written in the past. The final 3 essays actually got me a bit teary thinking about how she was imagining growing "really old" and knowing, as the reader, that she would leave us much too soon, and never reach that phase in life.
Highly recommended for fans of her other writings, and those who are also old enough to remember life before email....more
Wow. I heard the wonderful Maureen Corrigan speak so highly about this author on NPR recently, that I looked to see what my library had. 'Foster' was Wow. I heard the wonderful Maureen Corrigan speak so highly about this author on NPR recently, that I looked to see what my library had. 'Foster' was available, and I have 'Small Things like These' on hold.
In Foster, Keegan creates an entire world with such vivid detail, such lyrical prose, seen clearly through the eyes of a young girl; it is stunning. I am looking forward to reading more from this talented author and remain grateful to Corrigan for never steering me wrong....more
One of the greatest compliments I can give a book is to purchase it after I've checked it out from the library and read it. This is one of those booksOne of the greatest compliments I can give a book is to purchase it after I've checked it out from the library and read it. This is one of those books. May is a kindred spirit, and this book is exactly what my weary soul needed to read this summer....more
Likable characters, compelling story, and the ever-charming Amor Towles. I had the good fortune of Meeting Mr. Towles when he came to town this springLikable characters, compelling story, and the ever-charming Amor Towles. I had the good fortune of Meeting Mr. Towles when he came to town this spring to give a lecture, and promised myself I'd get to this as soon as possible. Like his other novels, it is delightful, elegant, and full of gorgeous figurative language (his similes are to die for!). I was pleasantly surprised by the connection between this and The Lincoln Highway (no spoilers, but it's a fun discovery). Another wonderful read! ...more
Keegan's writing is powerful in its simplicity. Wow. It's hard to write here on this computer because I'm still in her Irish town in my mind. Her imagKeegan's writing is powerful in its simplicity. Wow. It's hard to write here on this computer because I'm still in her Irish town in my mind. Her imagery, the tiny details, the "small things" that she chooses to include in her stories create a world that is so real it's hard not to be pulled in completely (and end up burning dinner)! Once again Maureen Corrigan's reviews on NPR have introduced me to another new favorite author!...more
The guideposts really resonated with me, and there is much to learn from this book. The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars (and from suggestingThe guideposts really resonated with me, and there is much to learn from this book. The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars (and from suggesting it to many of my friends) is her personal anecdotes that are difficult to relate to. Brown's stories about her own family (a moment of embarrassment while shopping at Nordstrom, for example) demonstrate a level of privilege that can be challenging for some to overlook. That said, when writing about her research and the connections she has made, Brown's very caring voice shines through....more
I just love Anne Lamott. She makes me laugh and brings me hope. It's interesting to read this now, realizing that it was, in part, a reaction to the 2I just love Anne Lamott. She makes me laugh and brings me hope. It's interesting to read this now, realizing that it was, in part, a reaction to the 2016 election, and knowing that pandemic was on the horizon. ...more
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