NICKY -- At your recommendation I've put Midcoast on my goodreads list... I was sort of hoping it was set during the fall (I'm looking for a seasonal read) but I see it's set in the spring so I'll check it out then. I'm currently reading Olive, Again -- the followup to Olive Kitteridge -- as a fall read even through it jumps around in seasons -- the seasons aren't key in most of the short stories so I can imagine it's autumn in Maine. I just finished The Lincoln Highway and I know you were reading it awhile ago....it was a ride I couldn't put down. I feel Towles has that straightforward writing style too which I really appreciate.
I see you have Survivor and Amazing Race on your TV list -- might I recommend Alone (9 seasons so far I think) on Hulu. Ten people dropped separately in a remote place (Vancouver Island, Patagonia, the Arctic), they are allowed to bring 10 things to survive and that's it.... and they have to film themselves so they are dropped with 50 lbs of camera equipment too. Each person has a satellite phone so they can "tap out" for any reason. The last person standing wins $500K. There are variations to that in later seasons. At Joelle's recommendation, Ann and I consumed 7 seasons (11 eps each) in a matter of weeks. We're taking a break but we'll definitely go back.
I love reading your blog on Wednesdays -- my only WFH day -- at the kitchen table in my PJs with a cup of coffee.
As always thanks for your insights. I look forward to seeing you and Kerri SOON!
I’m watching 3 out of the 5 shows you are….cringe included! Thanks for the good read. Just cracking open Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Elizabeth M. Recommendation 🎾🎾🎾
Have you read "The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry"? It's really good and a quick, easy read. They just came out with a movie but it's only in select theaters. I can't decide if I want to see the movie or if it will ruin the book for me. I loved the book.
NICKY -- At your recommendation I've put Midcoast on my goodreads list... I was sort of hoping it was set during the fall (I'm looking for a seasonal read) but I see it's set in the spring so I'll check it out then. I'm currently reading Olive, Again -- the followup to Olive Kitteridge -- as a fall read even through it jumps around in seasons -- the seasons aren't key in most of the short stories so I can imagine it's autumn in Maine. I just finished The Lincoln Highway and I know you were reading it awhile ago....it was a ride I couldn't put down. I feel Towles has that straightforward writing style too which I really appreciate.
I see you have Survivor and Amazing Race on your TV list -- might I recommend Alone (9 seasons so far I think) on Hulu. Ten people dropped separately in a remote place (Vancouver Island, Patagonia, the Arctic), they are allowed to bring 10 things to survive and that's it.... and they have to film themselves so they are dropped with 50 lbs of camera equipment too. Each person has a satellite phone so they can "tap out" for any reason. The last person standing wins $500K. There are variations to that in later seasons. At Joelle's recommendation, Ann and I consumed 7 seasons (11 eps each) in a matter of weeks. We're taking a break but we'll definitely go back.
I love reading your blog on Wednesdays -- my only WFH day -- at the kitchen table in my PJs with a cup of coffee.
As always thanks for your insights. I look forward to seeing you and Kerri SOON!
XO
Consider my list duly updated. Appreciative of your support and friendship!!!
I’m watching 3 out of the 5 shows you are….cringe included! Thanks for the good read. Just cracking open Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Elizabeth M. Recommendation 🎾🎾🎾
Thanks for reading and for checking in with the reco!!! On the list now!
Have you read "The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry"? It's really good and a quick, easy read. They just came out with a movie but it's only in select theaters. I can't decide if I want to see the movie or if it will ruin the book for me. I loved the book.
No I have not but thanks for the suggestion (and for reading this!)…on the list!