Anonymous
Post 04/28/2026 23:01     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2026 17:26     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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
Post 04/28/2026 17:07     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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?"
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2026 09:32     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2026 06:25     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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
Post 04/27/2026 22:38     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2026 19:29     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2026 17:05     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
Reading Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop - so far, pretty boring.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2026 11:24     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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
Post 04/27/2026 11:16     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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
Post 04/27/2026 10:57     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2026 02:12     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
I’m trying Babel again for the 3rd time. It’s GOT to pick up at some point right.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2026 19:39     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
I’m reading London Falling by Patrick Radden Keene. He is such an amazing nonfiction writer.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2026 19:39     Subject: April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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
Post 04/26/2026 18:39     Subject: Re:April 2026 -- What are you reading?
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.