Reading and Roaming
We have returned to hot and humid Florida and that means late afternoon trips to the pool, an occasional film, catching up on our favorite TV series, and more reading. It’s too hot to linger outdoors! CINEMA We went to see Indignation on Labor Day afternoon and the audience was all seniors with a few exceptions. Perhaps …
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Here are three titles I read recently: mysteries by Elizabeth George and Victoria Thompson and a biographical novel by Colum McCann. Two are great fun; the third requires perseverance. Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George This is an immensely satisfying mystery, although it’s less of a mystery and more of a study of human relationships. …
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This set of novels ranges from a meditation on marriage to a hotly debated topic of the day, to a child’s experience of tumult, to a fun historical novel set midst the Paris art scene of the 1920’s. Perhaps one will tickle your reading palate! The Atomic Weight of Love by Elizabeth J. Church This …
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In summer, we’re given permission, as if it’s really needed, to read whatever we want, and to eschew serious tomes. Or to decide that that heavy book you’ve been meaning to tackle is just perfect for long stretches of SSR or “sustained silent reading.” When I was in 4th grade, we did a lot of reading comprehension exercises. …
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