January: Books Plus
I’ve decided to start sharing a version of my monthly wrap-ups over here on the blog because, even though maybe I don’t like thinking about how long some things take, even just cataloging things I like does take time and I want to give a little more value to that time. I think sometimes it’s easier to pretend like everything is casual and fun, but most of the time there’s hard work of at least some kind behind the fun. As our one year old gleefully echoes us saying, “amIright?”.
I’ll be sharing highlights of different things throughout each of my months. IT’S BECAUSE I AM THE GREATEST TASTEMAKER OF OUR TIME. It’s because I like looking back and seeing these things for myself. It’s because I hope you might find something you’re interested in or can avoid. It’s because I so enjoy hearing from other people in these spaces about what they’ve been loving or what doesn’t work for them. There is so much good to the Internet, too, my friends.
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Good morning Erin,
First of all, I’ve decided this is my favorite blog of all time and I’m going to need a week to catch up on all that I’ve been missing. I’ve added A Woman in the Polar Night to my TBR, a story right up my alley. I’m so happy to hear your thoughts on A Starless Sea. I’ve felt the same way about this one…feeling a lack on interest in the story which annoys me a little since I really loved Night Circus. For now, it’s been put back on the shelf until I can muster the energy to finish it. I must start reading the Kate Milford series, I think my daughter would love these for our nightly reading ritual. Happy reading and thank you for devoting so much time to this engaging and inspiring space!
Enjoy the day!
~ April
April, You have me grinning and blushing away! So, so sweet of you to say all that. Have you listened to the audiobook for Night Circus? It’s Jim Dale, so I adore it. Kate Milford would be the perfect read-aloud with your daughter. It’s not in order, but I’d probably say start with The Greenglass House. Her world-building is one of my favorites. Looking forward to hearing what you think about A Woman in the Polar Night. I really think you’ll like that one. Thank you so much for your kindness! You made my week.