Posts in "Finished reading"

Finished reading: Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One by Kristen Arnett πŸ“š

There are some authors whose writing (and fine, online presence) makes yyou want to be friends with them. For me, Kristen Arnett is one of those writers. Maybe someday.

Finished reading: With Teeth by Kristen Arnett πŸ“š

Kristen Arnett’s books are sad, funny, and ultimately hopeful. I don’t often miss the Florida of my early childhood, but when I read her work, I do. I tore through this one in one day.

Finished reading: The Border of Paradise by EsmΓ© Weijun Wang πŸ“šπŸŽ§

EsmΓ© Weijun Wang writes beautiful prose. This book is intense and upsetting; over and over again I found myself sympathizing with a character only to be appalled by then when perspective shifted away from them and to someone else. Read the NPR review before picking this one up.