I found myself gravitating towards travel related books this month. I haven’t had a vacation in nearly 6 months and with Move 3 around the corner, I have been constantly dreaming of places to discover once I move. But most books lie half-read. I still haven’t got back my reading mojo. Sigh

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

I am still trying to wrap my head around this book. It was a monstrous read but a fun one too. Young Theo Decker connected with me but then I felt myself unable to relate to the older Theo. The story set in the art world was almost unreal. I think I would have liked this book more if it were a bit shorter and crisper.

Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper

Etta is 82 years old and leaves home to sea the sea. She walks along Canada and Hooper brings Canada to life. I loved how the story weaved between the past and the present. Etta definitely remained an inspiration. Seeking what your heart desires is what life is all about and this book is a subtle reminder of the same. A fun read.

Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen

The story revolves around Rebecca, a photographer trying to rediscover herself. The story is funny at parts and made me think about life. The best kind of books do that. Don’t they? But the book does move slow. It drags on and on.

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Sendker Jan-Phillip

This romance came highly recommended from many friends and I think I started it with sky-high hopes. The book was a major disappointment. It is a sweet romance set in lands undiscovered (Burma) spanning decades. It is rather sad story and I found it a very long winding read. But having said that, I know quite a few people who loved the book. It is one of the it-may-work-for-you kind of books.

Stuff I forgot to tell my daughter by Michele A’Court

The title intrigued me and A’Court talks sense. Quite an interesting read with advice on how to store ginger and remove blood stains. It also talks a lot of feminism and life in general. A partly funny book.

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