Jen, you are spot on in my book! Since the beginning of the year, I've enjoyed "This is Happiness" and "Time of the Child" by Niall Williams, as well as "Brooklyn" and "Long Island" by Colm Tóibín. (All Ireland-related). Reading about other people, times, and places is providing me with much-needed solace and perspective. (Reading actual books also prevents "brain rot." Alarmingly, this was Oxford's word of the year for 2024). Our local libraries and independent books stores are cultural bulwarks. Thanks for this gem!
Diana! I'm putting Colm Tóibín on my list. End of last year I started reading Claire Keegan. Started with Foster - such a powerful short novella. I'm waiting for Small Things Like These from the library.
I need to use the word "brain rot" more! Love that it was Oxford's word of the year for 2024. That's a gem - where'd you find that cool factoid?
Exactly why I still get my news from the Economist weekly print edition.
Nice Julie! Those are in-depth articles.
Jen, you are spot on in my book! Since the beginning of the year, I've enjoyed "This is Happiness" and "Time of the Child" by Niall Williams, as well as "Brooklyn" and "Long Island" by Colm Tóibín. (All Ireland-related). Reading about other people, times, and places is providing me with much-needed solace and perspective. (Reading actual books also prevents "brain rot." Alarmingly, this was Oxford's word of the year for 2024). Our local libraries and independent books stores are cultural bulwarks. Thanks for this gem!
Diana! I'm putting Colm Tóibín on my list. End of last year I started reading Claire Keegan. Started with Foster - such a powerful short novella. I'm waiting for Small Things Like These from the library.
I need to use the word "brain rot" more! Love that it was Oxford's word of the year for 2024. That's a gem - where'd you find that cool factoid?