Thanks RT, glad to know the sun is out there — as I suspect Switzerland is beautiful at this time of year. Eligible is quite a fun book for summer — with a little romance & humor thrown in. I dont think I can watch anything affiliated with Manson — as I’m sure I’d have nightmares for a long while. I hope you are enjoying your summer.

Thanks Sarah. After 2 weeks of rain here in early July, it appears we are back to summer sun again, which is very nice. Yeah my husband makes me see all the spy & Cold War movies, so I’m pretty used to them by now :-).

I agree Michelle: Emma Cline is one to watch in the future. If you get a chance, check out a le Carre adapted movie. This one is good, and The Constant Gardener is probably the most intense & sad.

A few years ago, I read the book “Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders” by Greg King and also saw a movie based on this tragedy, that gave me nightmares for a while.

That said, you intrigued me with Eligible… Such a lovely post: I always enjoy reading about your adventures. BTW, I send you tons of sun, here in Switzerland the sun is shining 🙂

I agree with you on Emma Cline. That is a young woman to watch. Such power in the writing is not something you expect or normally get from new authors. Very impressive indeed.

Yes Brian — amazing how this young author threw herself into this topic. I was a bit afraid of reading it — but luckily the author handled the topic a bit differently than just the horror of the event. She was more interested in the innocence of this young girl who gets sucked in and why all these young women joined the Family. So I liked reading about that angle.

Thanks Laurel. Yes I agree with you that the time changes within The Girls helped to soften the book. Thank goodness for that. I was too young really to remember much of that summer of ’69. You must have been brave to have seen & read Helter Skelter. That would stick in my head too much. On a much lighter note, I think you would like the novel Eligible. It’s a fun and entertaining read. Perfect for summer.

Hi JoAnn: Yes I definitely want to read Shelter. Thanks for the word on that. I have put it on hold at the library. I’m quite disappointed with Lily and the Octopus. Ugh. I don’t have time to waste on sub-par reads! I hope you enjoy your trip to Santa Fe! Have fun.