Thanks Stargazer. I will hold off on The Enchanted April and read or listen to it in spring. Great idea.
In the end, I’m a bit surprised how many waves Study for Obedience made. Gosh if it had won the Booker I would have thrown it against the wall. No way! But I think it was worth at least the longlist and I’m glad I checked it out … with all its weirdness. I was a bit amazed it won Canada’s Giller prize!
Enjoy your week.

The Enchanted April is wonderful! You need to read it in the spring, though.

Hi LF, the Santa Ana winds of Southern Cal always sort of scare me … with the threat of fire. Hopefully they won’t too out of hand. Wishing you a peaceful & nice Thanksgiving time. Station Eleven is a good read … much creativity in that story I think. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers.

Hi Tina, I can relate to your concerns. I have those same issues in books with animals. The dog does not die (but a lady claims he impregnated her dog and takes it up with the owner). There are some animals, cows I think, who are put down because they get mad-cow disease. It is mentioned but not gone into.
I got thru the animal parts – but the story or character is quite odd — so not sure it’s for everyone. Cheers. Hope you are well.

Thanks Deb, for letting me know there’s a movie to Enchanted April. I plan to read it in 2024 and will look for the movie too!
The last two episodes of All the Light became pretty wobbly so sticking with the book is all right and maybe best. hmm.
Study for Obedience is up for the Booker. It’s definitely quirky and a bit dark or ominous. Not exactly happy. The character is quite insular. But the book is short. Have a great weekend.

Hi Lesley, I’m not sure you’d like Study for Obedience so it’s okay to steer clear. The Nyad movie was good. But All the Light We Cannot See by the 3rd & 4th episode didn’t seem as good – than what I remember being the book. Though I think the ending pretty much seemed the same. I’d stick with a reread. Ha.
Nebraska seems like a windy place. It would be scary to get high winds where you live now with the trees. Gosh I wouldn’t sleep. Have you had much rain lately? Our temps continue to be much warmer than usual here. Hope all is well. Cheers.

Hi Jodie, glad you are liking the Morning Show. I think it’s okay to skip the series on All the Light … the book was better. I’ll be really surprised if the Bernstein novel wins the Booker. Enjoy your weekend.

Thanks JoAnn, I stopped at the top of the hill to take the photo. And yeah I was thinking you had read The Enchanted April … and that’s where I remember hearing of the author. I’m sure it’s better than the Garden story, which seems a bit scattered. Still I liked hearing some of its commentary. I will look to read or listen to The Enchanted April in 2024.
Study for Obedience is pretty short and a bit dark and odd. If it wins the Booker, I will be shocked. All the Light is better in book form than the series. It’s all right but I’m sure it’s a bit overhyped … so not to worry on missing it. Enjoy your weekend.