Reviews:
Mini-Reviews of The Invention of Wings, Bingo’s Run, & Revolutionary
Read:
Madam: A Novel of New Orleans by Cari Lynn and Kellie Martin
Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Newtown: An American Tragedy by Matthew Lysiak
Little Failure by Gary Shteyngart
The Bear by Claire Cameron
The Sun and Other Stars by Brigid Pasulka
Currently Reading:
The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War to be an artist was going to be easy, but when, after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary’s fierce determination wavers. Her father is begging her to return to Philadelphia to find a husband before it is too late, her sister Lydia is falling mysteriously ill, and worse, Mary is beginning to doubt herself. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas and her life changes forever. Years later she will learn that he had begged for the introduction, but in that moment their meeting seems a miracle. So begins the defining period of her life and the most tempestuous of relationships.
Upcoming:
Other Business:
Here’s what I’ve been working on this weekend: Mini-Bloggiesta To Do List
I played Would You Rather with author Maureen Foley
How was your week? Read anything amazing?
The Relentless Reader 
Oo The Bear sounds good, as does Madam. I am excited to read your reviews of them!
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Wha-eva…I agree, of course, especially on the reading front, but sometimes I don't know what I want and just end up playing Solitaire or Free Cell on the phone. 🙂
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A novel about Mary Cassatt in Paris sounds wonderful!Joy's Book Blog
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How was Anya's Ghost? This week has been pretty productive but not as much as I wanted it to be. Have a good week.
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I'm very excited to start I Always Loved You–perhaps this afternoon? Happy reading!
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I look forward to you sharing your thoughts on some of the books you read recently – in particular The Bear. It's not my typical read but there's something about the synopsis that piqued my interest. Here's to another great reading week!:-)Bits & Bobs
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I added I'll Always Love You to my TBR!
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I really hope you let us know what you thought of Little Failure, it's one I've been going back and forth over picking up!
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I adored \”I Always Loved You\” – so, so good. Hope you enjoy it, too!
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I'm wondering what you're thinking of Oliveira's latest. I read her previous one, My Name is Mary Sutter and enjoyed it a lot.
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The Sun and Other Stars sounds good, and I really like that cover. And it's set on the Italian Riviera, that can't be bad.
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You've a good start on your awesome last year!
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I Always Loved You looks sweet. And LOL that Cartman gif.
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The Bear is incredible. It's a heart breaker!
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Lol! Well, that's okay too!
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It's really well done too. I'm enjoying it!
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I liked it a lot. My 13 year old liked it a lot too 😀 Some weeks are like that 😉
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Cool! We'll have to compared notes 😉
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I'll be reviewing that one soonish. I don't think it's a typical book for anyone, lol 😉 It's intense!!Thanks, Jade! Same to you
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Fantastic 🙂 I'm in the middle of it now and I'm enjoying it
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Soon, I promise 😉 Have you read anything else of his?
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I really am! I stayed up much too late reading it last night. It's hard to put down
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I always loved you sounds great. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week.
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I'm really liking it a lot. I might have to go back and read My Name is Mary Sutter
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Definitely 🙂 While I was reading it I just wanted to BE there!
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So far, so good! 😉
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He he, that's one of my fave Cartman moments. 😉
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It's a lovely read, Pat. Thanks and the same to you 😀
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I really enjoyed Brigid Pasulka's debut. I will have to get my hands on a copy of her new book! Have a great week, Jennifer! 🙂
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Cheers to whims!
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I don't believe I'm familiar with her debut. I'll have to look it up 🙂 Thanks, Lindsey. Same to you!
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Indeed! 😀
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