Category: Books

The Storm Whale, by Benji Davies I wanted to feature two books geared more towards Emil’s and Oliver’s ages. The first, The Storm Whale, is a sweet and simple but beautifully illustrated book about a little boy who finds a beached baby whale after a storm. His empathy for the creature is touching, and his … Continue reading “Reading…”

State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett  It’s probably no coincidence that I stumbled upon this book at the library immediately upon finishing Euphoria, another book about someone in the science/social science field uncovering mystery while navigating complex social relationships in the jungle (are there many books like this, because I really really like them?!). It’s the kind … Continue reading “Reading…”

Euphoria, by Lily King Thank you for all of your suggestions last week on new books to read! I am adding a couple of them to the list! Until then, I just finished Euphoria in record time. It was a quick read — captivating in an interesting way. It is fiction, but inspired by life events of … Continue reading “Reading…”

In the Woods, Tana French I promise, this is the last murder-mystery/psychological thriller for the season! I just finished this one over the weekend, and while I enjoyed Irish novelist Tana French’s writing style and her inclusion of Irish politics throughout the story, I found the ending to be a major let-down. There were some … Continue reading “Reading…”

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, by Kate Messner with art by Christopher Silas Neal I recently wrote a book review for The Washington Post about this lovely work of art. It’s perfect for this time of year when grubby little hands are eager to explore in the dirt again. Read the full review … Continue reading “Reading…”