Thanks Rachel. The scenery where we bike outside of town is really a pretty area, so we love going there. These two novels were pleasant surprises to me. Cheers.

I love the photo at the top of your post – what gorgeous scenery!

Hi Catherine, yeah we’re booked for our 2nd vaccine shot in the next week or so. I can see where traveling would still be iffy. I think you might like both of these novels … and there’s many relationships to sort thru in The Truants. A college-age story too! Cheers.

Glad to hear restrictions are easing up there. Things are opening up in MI, but travel (airports, planes) are still full mask even if you have proof of vaccination. Makes me disinclined to fly anywhere.

Ha! Lesley: Riverside. That’s almost Redlands. We take the 91 to go to the beach. I hope you liked the Park … don’t think I’ve been there. You’re not too far from S.D. now … hope you have a blast once you get there.
I guess I’m not too sure about the Doerr’s upcoming book either … I will likely wait to hear a bit more. Multiple storylines often throw me. We’ll see. Have fun.

Anthony Doerr’s new book sounds very odd. I loved All the Light We Cannot See, but I’m not sure about this new one. I’ll wait for your review. 🙂

Thanks Mareli. The Truants is quite an intriguing read … many relationships to sort through!

Hi Sarah: good to hear from you. Yeah the biking is good here. I hope you are enjoying your biking there. These debuts were enjoyable. And the Doerr novel should make a splash … we will see. I hope to stop by your site soon and see what’s up there. Cheers.

Thanks for the introduction to two debuts! I loved the Secret History, but more for its sense of place than the mystery.

What a divine place to bike! I just got out my bike too. After our long winters, we northern dwellers do enjoy this time of year.