April 2026 -- What are you reading?

[Anonymous]

I'm reading the 6th volume of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. I finished Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See just before starting it.

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Anonymous wrote:I just started Heart the Lover and am liking it so far. I read Writers and Lovers first and they are companion pieces. Imagining the college is UNC or Duke.

I just finished it. I liked it a lot though it’s probably going to be a book that I completely forget about in 6 months.

[Anonymous]

I’m reading London Falling by Patrick Radden Keene. He is such an amazing nonfiction writer.

[Anonymous]

I’m trying Babel again for the 3rd time. It’s GOT to pick up at some point right.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m trying Babel again for the 3rd time. It’s GOT to pick up at some point right.

I DNF this book. Also tried her latest Katabasis and it was another DNF. I picked up these books because I loved Yellowface, but have just come to the conclusion that I do not enjoy her fantasy novels.

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Anonymous wrote:Just started So Far Gone, by Jess Walter. Recommended by a friend. Loving it so far.

Loved So Far Gone. One of faves of the past few months.

[Anonymous]

I'm almost finished with The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn. It's pretty fluffy, but it has some serious themes that make it a little more substantial than some rom-com type books.

I also really enjoyed Go Gentle by Maria Semple. Funny and interesting.

Finally, American Fantasy by Emma Straub--so good!

[Anonymous]

Reading Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop - so far, pretty boring.

[Anonymous]

I’m re-reading the outlander series bc I recently lost a close family member and wanted something cheesy and familiar and comforting and honestly it is really hitting the spot.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m re-reading the outlander series bc I recently lost a close family member and wanted something cheesy and familiar and comforting and honestly it is really hitting the spot.

I am sorry for your loss. Glad the outlander books are giving you some comfort.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m re-reading the outlander series bc I recently lost a close family member and wanted something cheesy and familiar and comforting and honestly it is really hitting the spot.

I love these books. Could get lost in her descriptions. Plus, JAMMF!

[Anonymous]

I liked Heart the Lover by Lily King. I flew through it because the characters pulled me in. I had a few qualms with the last 1/3 of the story, but overall I would recommend. It's a fast, light read.

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Anonymous wrote:On my beach vacation I read Ordinary People and When Women were Dragons.
They were both okay, didn’t love either.
Ordinary People was well written but my patience for 20-somethings who make dumb life choices and can’t communicate effectively is limited. Same reason I can’t watch shows like Girls.
When Women Were Dragons also well written and an interesting concept (sort of an allegory or magical realism type thing), but I found it a little simplistic. It oversold the sexism in the 1950s and 1960: — I mean, there was definitely a lot of sexism but this was almost a cartoonish level of sexism. I get that it isn’t meant to be a realistic book (hence dragons) but it irked me a little.

The Judith Guest "Ordinary People?" That's not 20-somethings making dumb choices. Is there another "Ordinary People?"

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I just finished Lidie by Jane Smiley. While the writing was nice, there was so little plot. It was pages and pages of waiting for something to happen. I was not a fan.

Turning to Best Offer Wins by Kashino next, then American Fantasy by Emma Straub.

[Anonymous]

Finished Lena Dunham’s memoir, Famesick, on audible. Really enjoyed it. She’s funny, smart and reflective. I’ve always liked her and Girls.

Reading The Bright Years, by Sarah Damoff about a family dealing with alcoholism, family secrets and loss. It’s pretty good but I’m not tearing through it.