#katreads – the catch up post

My indecision around blogging lingers, clearly! I can’t convince myself to give it up completely….and yet, I neglect this space on the regular. Jumping back in to talk about books b/c it’s a neutral subject…

What I’ve read lately…

June & July – slow reading months for me b/c we had 3 out of 4 kids at home, and a pretty steady turn of house-guests. I will trade that kind of love for books any day!

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – LOVED this one. I’m a big fan of therapy, and general self-improvement, and this book gives a peek behind the curtain. It was also a great reminder that therapists are people first….

Inheritance – As a long time fan of Dani Shapiro, this book didn’t disappoint. It resonated in a deep way – I met my biological father when I was 15, and could relate to so much of what Dani struggled with.

August – during August, we adjusted to the Littles’ leaving, and frankly…tried to catch our breath. We’re in the midst of dealing with other peoples’ issues, and it’s a lot. More on that in another post (for real, I have a books’ worth of things to say)…

The Island of Sea Women – this was a work book club pick. I didn’t expect to like it, given that I typically despise historical fiction. Surprisingly, I didn’t hate it! The cultural view was fascinating, and the character development was rich.

Three Women – Meh. I expected more from this one, given the stellar reviews. It was just okay for me.

September – during this month, we started to sink back in to a quieter life. We also traveled quite a bit! Sometimes I read when I travel – and sometimes I catch up on sleep.

Ask Again, Yes – this was MY work book club choice…shocking to everyone that I chose fiction. I loved it. The characters were so well-developed, and the family dynamics were related in their complications. Looking forward to discussing with my co-workers at our Book Brunch next weekend!

The Reckless Oath We Made – I adored Bryn Greenwood”s writing in All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. This book is uncomfortable and intense, and just so good. I will admit that I resisted the chapters written in middle english at first…but then they made so much sense for the character that I felt like the language was a vital connection.

My first book of October is A Woman is No Man. Oh, and I’m also working my way through Living the Sutras before going on a Cancun yoga retreat with Amy (and Miss Barb!) in December.

What have you read lately?