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4.5 stars. I put off reading this book because I knew it would wreck me. And it wrecked me. It was beautiful and raw and hard to read. I loved how true the grief was, how it wasn’t sugarcoated. I love the complicated family. I loved this book.
A beautiful story of family, love, tradition, country and so much more. I really loved Jack as a character and I loved the atmosphere of this story. It was light and fast moving, a wonderful read for a rainy day.
3.5 Stars. This is a thought-provoking book that takes place in the future but tackles concerns that are all too real today. About human vs robot, logic vs feelings. About what makes life worth living. This was an experience to read.
This story brings together a list of characters connected by a mall in upstate New York. There’s a white bookstore manager and his black wife and biracial children who live in a tiny home he built for them to live with minimum belongings. There’s an Asian hair stylist single mother who secretly dreams of being an artist and whose son is into magic tricks. There’s a teenager who works at the mall and dreams of being an actress and the boy who is obsessed with her. And an old widow who lives next door to the biracial couple and gets her hair cut at the mall. All of these characters’ lives weave in and out of each other as they navigate their lives and try to live and survive as the rumors of the mall closing turn out to be true. This story covers many topics around race, growing up, work vs dreams, anger and obsession, grief and redemption. At its heart it’s a tender story around human connection and how complete strangers can make deep and meaningful differences in your life. with gratitude to netgalley and Catapult, Counterpoint Press, and Soft Skull Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Promise Boys is the story of three boys who are wrongfully accused of the murder of their school principal. They band together to try to solve the murder in order to prove their innocence. It’s a powerful story tackling topics around race, poverty, education system, family and corruption. I can’t recommend enough that you listen to this one on audio. It is performed by a full cast and really makes the story come alive. Highly recommended. with gratitude to netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
Claire Keegan has the ability to hook you into a story in so few words. She makes every word count and her powerful stories always connect with you. This short novella will stay with you.  Staying Open – 41
Saw the most touching movie tonight. “Living” highly recommended. Feeling grateful for spaciousness lately. For possibility and friendship at work. It’s easy to get lost in the hard moments and not see moments of space so I wanted to record this moment of ease. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 40
I love watching the planes take off and land. That sound when the plane is just about to take off always makes me think of magic and wonder. I love it. Grateful for wonder and joy today. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 39
He is 18 today. How does that even happen. I’m so grateful for this kid who is kind, smart, generous and always always says yes to hugs. I love you more than there are words. Happy birthday my angel. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 37
Our first time back at the kids’ school since before the pandemic. It was so good to be in a room together again and to laugh and see the people we love. I’m so grateful. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 36
Mondays come with so much pressure. I’ve been thinking about what would make Monday a perfect day for me. I’d like it to be the kind of day I look forward to. I wonder what would make it so. #open #olw #stayingopen  Staying Open – 36
I am wondering lately how much more time I would have if I didn’t have Instagram installed. #open #olw #stayingopen |
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