Anna has a problem; she’s too tall for her small (and small-minded) German town. She receives little sympathy or support from her mother (also named Anna), who despairs at her daughter’s abnormality. Anna tries to navigate life towering above everyone else, tackling motherhood, and embracing her differences. Anna is a wonderfully charming and funny graphic … Continue reading Review: Anna, by Mia Oberländer, translated by Nika Knight (Fantagraphics)
Bookish Babblings – May 19 2020
I Have a Problem I've put a self-imposed physical book-buying ban on myself. I'm still working, still parenting, so it's not as though I have extra time to actually read these books. As I run to the door and sweep the packages up in my arms, I hear my myriad unread books weeping. The ban … Continue reading Bookish Babblings – May 19 2020
My Week in Short Stories – March 7th – March 14th
I think we can all agree, it's been quite the week. If you're reading this, I hope you're okay, physically, mentally, and professionally. I'm trying to remain as calm as possible for my family, and I think I'm doing okay. The reading continues, so here we go! 3/8/20 In Praise of Cracks Clare Fisher 3/8/20 … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – March 7th – March 14th
My Week in Short Stories – March 1st to March 7th
This week, I had a couple of days where I didn't read any short stories. This has been a rarity this year, but I'm trying to get through the new David Mitchell novel, and until about halfway through, it's been a bit of a slog. Anyway, we're not here to talk about long-form literature. Let's … Continue reading My Week in Short Stories – March 1st to March 7th
Bookish Ramblings – Feb 29th
Subscription Boxes I LOVE a good subscription box. I'm lucky enough to live in a place where you can essentially get anything you want delivered to your door, so thoughtful, bespoke book services are very much my jam. I've subscribed to Powell's magnificent Indispensable for a year or so. Each box contains one gorgeous signed, … Continue reading Bookish Ramblings – Feb 29th
My Favorite Short Stories of the Year
As you may know, back in April I decided to read a short story every day. While I may not have read a story every single day (see: parenting), I’ve read over 200 stories, and I don’t intend on stopping any time soon. It was hard to narrow down my favorites. I kept a handy … Continue reading My Favorite Short Stories of the Year
Book Review – All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai
Review of an ARC provided by the wonderful NetGalley Imagine you live in a world of nearly infinite technological possibilities. Imagine you are the son of a man so smart that he has created a way to literally travel through time for tourism purposes. Imagine you do not possess your father's intellectual capacity, but reckon … Continue reading Book Review – All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai
Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
I'm not entirely sure how I first became aware of cult director John Waters. No doubt his uniquely gorgeous face has appeared in front of most people's eyes at some point, but can you imagine seeing him hitch-hiking at the side of a highway? Could you be sure enough it was really him that you … Continue reading Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
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