This is the last of the Austin family series, and I was excited to conclude, but also regretful that my journey had ended. I was glad to see that Adam Eddington had returned and—more importantly—that Zachary had not. I was interested to see how Vicky’s questions about life would be continued in this book. I delve into the spoiler-free review on my blog and wrap up with a few thoughts on the Austin family series.
A L’Engle favorite
My Madeleine L’Engle re-read brought me to a reward: this book, which is one of my absolute favorites in her canon. Because I’ve had a lot of twists and turns in my L’Engle journey, I’ve wanted to revisit this book. I read it and *loved* it in college, in no small part due to the dolphin action that takes place. I am pleased that for me, the re-read helped me re-enjoy the story to its fullest. I delve into the love with my full review.
One of my top books of 2016
Okay, real-talk. This and Homegoing are my top two contenders for Best Book of 2016, with Sofia Samatar’s The Winged Histories and Jewell Parker Rhodes’ Towers Falling in a close second, with John Lewis’s last March volume rounding out the top five. 2016 has been a crappy year, but there have been some remarkable books. Let’s talk about what made this so extraordinary. I explain why in my full review.
Orientalism at its whitest
For the last three years, since I’ve belonged to my current book club, our founder, C, has mentioned Jean Sasson’s Princess each time it’s been her turn to pick. And we’ve managed to thwart or redirect her every time. This last time, she would not be stopped. The Chancellor and C’s best friend A let out audible groans when she conference-called us during one book club meeting to announce her choice. I decided to just throw it back, Bridesmaids style, so I wouldn’t get bogged […]
A truly lovely story
My friend K had chosen this book for October’s Book Club (ummm, how long ago did I read this now? I don’t even want to think about it. I’m seriously [A] that far behind in my reviews and [B] that far behind in my reading goals. November has been a horrendous month for many reasons) and even though I’d read it eight or nine years ago, I was delighted to give it another shot. I’d remembered reading it and really liking it, and faintingviolet’s recent […]
A National Book Award for such times as these.
I read this well over a month ago, but considering the present circumstances in which I am finally writing this review, I feel this third of the March trilogy has the most emotional impact. I won’t recap the first two books in the trilogy here, but you can read my other reviews of Books One and Two. You definitely want to read those volumes first. John Lewis sets a lot of context for this third and most explosive act in the saga. Full review here.
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