Hi Catherine! And did you see Nathan Chen’s long free skate?! Wow it blew me away. So glad for him. He was right on the music in a perfect performance. That cheered me immensely this week.
Thanks for the tip on the Vladimir novel. I have not picked it up yet. I wasn’t sure what to think of the premise. If I ever do get to it (perhaps doubtful now), I will keep in mind various concerns. Hope all is well with you in Michigan.

It’s a shame about the Olympics and politics, but the two seem intertwined now more than ever. I’ve been watching the figure skating- quad leaps- how is that possible?!

Hey Jillann! So glad you stopped by. You always read good things & let me know about them — which helps me a lot.
Yeah I’ve been interested in State of Terror as its story seems good payback towards the former U.S. administration … even if fictional. And I was impressed by Franzen’s novel Purity (my only Franzen fiction so far) … so I’m geared up to read more Franzen even though his books are a bit long. So glad to get your report about both of these. You’ll have to keep me posted on more of your reads. The Olympics has been great so far. And I’m hopeful about Canada’s Women’s Hockey to win Gold. For other sports, I tend to root for both teams which gets a bit nuts, but I like to watch. Happy February!

Mothering Sunday was a favourite a few years ago. It could be very powerful as a movie.

Happy Olympics watching!
Jillann

Ha Laurel. It’s okay to be grumpy over the TV …. though there seems enough channels for all. I don’t think Olympic coverage interferes as much as it once did. There’s just so many other TV services now. You hardly know it’s even going on.
Did you ever watch the old TV series Big C (2010-2013) with Laura Linney? … I’m finally watching this and loving it. It’s funny and moving too.
It’s been spring like here for a couple weeks – which is strange. Maybe we’ll get clobbered later. Have a great week.

Not a fan of all the sports, LOL, and don’t like how they interfere with other things. That’s me, being grumpy.

I am finding a few things on Amazon Prime and Hulu. Right now I’m watching Spencer.

Enjoy your week and stay warm!

Hi Harvee: You might be the first one that is reading The Paris Apartment. Your report on it doesn’t sound too good yet … but I will wait to see your review. I’m guessing it speeds up a bit?? Hope so. Enjoy your week.

Thanks Deb. Sometimes when I look at the mountain photo I’m blown away by it – and I was there! Just too cool.
I will look for the Chateau show … the Loire Valley would be stunning to see. & maybe too All Creatures Great & Small … sometime after the Olympics.
Good luck with your library wait list there … I’ll see how long it takes here.

Hey thanks Mae. I knew someone had to be a Gish Jen reader. Good to know. And you’ve also read Julie Otsuka. Awesome. I’m a newbie to them both … but hope to get to their new fiction. We can compare notes on them 🙂 Have a great week.

Ah-ha you avoided the snow but not the ice, yikes. And right, you are our expert on both Toibin & Galgut! Such top-notch authors. Maybe later in the year when I’m not so slammed I can read one of their works. I am keeping their books in mind. Keep up the good work.