Books are often better than the movies that are made from them. Read these before the movies come out, so you can compare. A Dog’s […]
Twice Read
At our recent Matchmakers’ meetings, Carole talked about rereading Daphne DuMaurier’s Rebecca which she has done a number of times. She said that DuMaurier was in top […]
Below the Surface
When I think about mentall illness and mental disorders, people whose brains are wired differently than most, I imagine being in a crowd of people. […]
Cherry Halloween
I am filling in for another blogger today, and it may be a stretch to count this book as fitting Halloween fare. At least the […]
Wilson’s Follies
The imagination of Kevin Wilson is a weird and wonderful place. In his latest collection of short stories, Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine, vividly drawn characters and […]

Just another Day in LA
Nina is a real estate agent who mostly shows upscale properties in the hills around LA. The opening story in Lydia Millet’s newest book of […]
As Seen through Warlight
Warlight refers to the the dim guiding lights that remained on during WWII blackouts. LIke warlight, memories seen from a distance lose their sharpness, but […]
Seems like We’re In the Midst of Winter
Here’s a cozy read as we experience the last of the cold days that make this spring seem like we are still in the midst of […]
Because I Could Not Stop for Death
So far this year I’ve read two memoirs that, in my estimation, earned five stars, the highest rating on Goodreads. Both are extremely well written, […]