Here I am on December 30 writing another year in review. When Fleet was a baby, someone told us that “the days are long, but the years are …
Education
Red Notice
*SPOILERS* When my well-read mother and equally well-read friend both recommended Red Notice, I had my doubts. I didn’t doubt whether the …
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
I don’t know what I was expecting from this book, but it definitely surprised me. The characters, their observations, the witty language – …
Tell Me More
This book is tough. It’s good but tough because there is so much aching sadness that anchors the narrative. In the dedication, author Kelly …
My Salinger Year
What’s interesting about memoirs that chronicle a writer’s experience becoming a writer is that if the bulk of the story is about them …
The Plot
For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t overly impressed with a New York Times bestseller. Lately I’ve been reading books about writers, …
Bookends: A Writer Writes A Book About Her Love Of Books
Spoiler alert: As a writer who has written a book, I enjoy reading books about writers who love books! Over the years I have found that many …
Such A Fun Age
When I saw this book at my local bookstore, I hadn’t heard anything about it. But I definitely chuckled at the title. People say “Fleet is …
Fleet’s Favorite Books: Spring 2022 Edition
Our big boy turns three years old this month and continues to love books. In fact, Fleet’s new favorite reading ritual is “picking books …
