That’s great Marcia: about your interest in the upcoming movie Tesla. I didn’t know much at all about the quirky inventor … until Graham Moore’s 2016 novel The Last Days of Night … when I really became quite enthralled by Tesla and his whole story, which I continued to read more about beyond this novel. He is indeed fascinating. And I think they were planning to make a movie of this book as well with Eddie Redmayne but it might be still in the makings. I hope the Ethan Hawke movie of Tesla is good and we will plan to see it too.
Thanks for your insights & helping me with things you find out & hear!

I hope you are having a good visit with your folks and that the nearby fire hasn’t caused any problems!

Ah, wasn’t The Snow Child a wonderful novel? My husband enjoyed it, too, and we had some good conversations about the writing. Cutting for Stone is one of my all-time favorite audiobooks, but I have never read anything else by Verghese. I’ll have to look for The Tennis Partner (which I believe is a memoir?). I read Pachinko with my book group and was in the minority with my average rating. I’ll be curious to read your thoughts once you’ve read it.

I read a mix of new and older titles. I have shelves of unread books (some I’ve had for over 20 years) and am trying to pay more attention to those, but a lot of my book group selections are for new releases. I would say most of the audiobooks I listen to are more current, simply because I don’t buy very many print books anymore. I have Migrations in my audio queue and am really looking forward to that one! I read the Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, so I may look into The Exiles. I hadn’t heard of that new release.

The best thing about your post is the mention of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s new album!!! I had no idea. When I worked at Barnes & Noble, I knew about all the big new releases (music and books) and MCC has always been a favorite. I own all her albums and will definitely order this new one! I’m old school and prefer the cds over downloading. And yes, she has an great voice and is a marvelous song writer. Yay!!

Sorry for the long comment. I hope you continue to do well and have a great time with your family. Take good care!

Hi Susie, yeah I’m glad in retrospect I got to be at the beach for a while … especially since I’m not used to the intense heat more inland. The beach was nice! Though now it’s been good being with my folks.
I’m glad you tried Luster. I’m a bit curious about the author’s writing style. Can she write? I don’t have that one high on my list but I know it’s received quite a bit of hype amid the industry. Hope you enjoy your remaining vacation time.

I hope your visit with your parents has gone well. It’s nice you got to enjoy the beach for a couple weeks first.

Hi Rachel: good to hear from you. Glad to hear you liked these books … I’ve gotten into Yale’s narration as the tale has gone on. I’m still midway thru The Great Believers … and I hope the end won’t be too sad, we’ll see. Enjoy your summer.

Hi Ti, Wow I’m not used to this kind of heat! I’m at my parents now and things are going fine. But the heat out here, is pretty stunning. Hope you have a nice drive to SB, and maybe can cool off at the beach if it’s not too crowded? I didn’t realize that about the Paperwhite … that you can see it while outside. I guess mine is a Fire … and it’s just dark in sunlight. But good to know about your Paperwhite! Have fun at the botanical garden …

Thanks Carmen, let you know how the visit goes. And I know what you mean about books not turning out to be trendy when you think they will. hmm.