There are television shows that I watch, enjoy immensely, and then forget almost immediately. Then there are shows that stay with me, that give me something to chew on for days or weeks. I think AMC's Dietland is one of those. Certainly the book DietlandĀ is, and the TV series is fairly faithful to the spirit… Continue reading 8 things I love about the TV series Dietland
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Books I read and loved in 2018
Five years ago, in response to a rise in discourse about why women authors are less read and reviewed than male authors, I posted a roundup of all the books by women I read in 2013. But this blog has always been about creating a personal record for myself above all else, so I've kept… Continue reading Books I read and loved in 2018
Reading Roundup: July/August 2018
Well, friends, I read and write to you now from a new apartment. I hired some strong and enterprising young people to pick up and move roughly 10 cubic feet of books, which I'd meticulously wiped clean of dust and packed into boxes with the generous help of some friends. As I dusted, I held… Continue reading Reading Roundup: July/August 2018