Book Review: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
The first line of The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend describes the main character, Sara, as “so ordinary it was almost scandalous.” Indeed, it is Sara’s plain appearance and simple life that make her journey in Broken Wheel, Iowa, such a delight to follow. The novel, written by Swedish author Katarina Bivald and translated into […]
The Special Club For Late Night Readers
This week for Brain, Child I wrote a piece called “The Society of Late Night Readers.” In this case, the “club” includes my mother, my daughter (Rebecca), and me. The article is also about why I’m not snobbish about the kinds of books I’ll read. Speaking of which, did you know that there’s a remake of Flowers in […]
Book Review: The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
The Interestings Book Review I’m drawn to novels about friendships and about reinventing yourself whether through desire or necessity. Therefore, when I heard about the premise of Meg Wolitzer’s The Interestings, I knew I had to read the book. Wolitzer’s ambitious storyline following one group of friends from the early 70s to present time does not disappoint. […]