Somehow: Thoughts on Love

Somehow: Thoughts on Love, by Anne Lamott

42/60 | Started 07.24.24 • Finished 07.29.24 | 4 stars

It's been a while since I've read any Anne Lamott, and her writing just never fails to jump off the page and smack you right in the face. I'll say up front, I don't agree with much of her theology, and I definitely take note of her irreverance. But I'm not necessarily looking for theological wisdom so much as beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking stories. If you can stomach the caveats, read it for her use of the English language and ability to paint a picture with words.

Being at all, living, is a miracle, and - note to self - attention must be paid.

The Housemaid

The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden

41/60 | Started 07.17.24 • Finished 07.23.24 | 2.5 stars

Would not have picked this one up myself, but it was selected for book club, so here we are. I did not enjoy this book very much at all. I thought it was extremely implausible and even contained some inconsistencies regarding the door to the attic bedroom. In addition, it was pretty graphic and the set up for a sequel (of all things?) was just really strange. Would not recommend.

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small, by James Herriot

40/60 | Started 06.25.24 • Finished 07.17.24 | 5 stars

A delightful look into the English countryside. James Herriot has a knack for telling stories. The descriptions are sometimes a little graphic - he is after all a veterinarian dealing mostly with large farm animals - but overall it's such a wholesome collection, and at times laugh out loud funny. I feel like Herriot has been all the rage lately what with the PBS series, but we haven't and can't watch, so this was the next best thing. I'll be moving on to the next book in the series, All Things Bright and Beautiful.