Months ago, I finished the over thirty hours audible version of The Covenant of Water, read by the author. It is one of my favorite books I have ever read, made even more so by hearing the words read as the author means them to be heard. We are immediately drawn into a family in … Continue reading The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese (Audio book read by the Author)
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What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez – Clair Jimenez
At thirteen, Ruthy Ramirez disappeared sometime after track practice. We never meet her father. He died a few years after Ruthy disappeared. Dolores, her mother, went a bit mad. It is 2008. Nina just graduated from her premed program at an elite school. She avoided going home for college breaks and has not seen her … Continue reading What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez – Clair Jimenez
French Braid – Anne Tyler
I'm turning this book over and over in my mind. I will for awhile because it's such an insightful study of a family's humanity. It's no surprise that French Braid is beautifully written. It's by Anne Tyler, who I really should have returned to sooner. Years ago, I read The Accidental Tourist and I never … Continue reading French Braid – Anne Tyler
They Called me Bookworm 