Hamnet left me breathless too--such a gorgeous book. I just listened to Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile--it is wonderful and includes a song or two at the end of each chapter. Also just finished The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen--powerful novel about the end of the Vietnam War.
Laura, have you read Charis in the World of Wonders by Marly Youmans? I think you would really like it; a Cinderella story set in Puritan New England. The language is exquisite but there is the death of a child in the first chapter that I had to pause the book for; I almost couldn't go on but I'm glad I did. Yesterday I started Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley and it's already given me a phrase I will hold on to; when it comes to biblical texts that challenge us or make us squirm, McCaulley asks us to be like Jacob and wrestle with it and say, "I will not let you go until you bless me." BAM. Wishing you a happy summer filled with reading and writing!
Hamnet left me breathless too--such a gorgeous book. I just listened to Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile--it is wonderful and includes a song or two at the end of each chapter. Also just finished The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen--powerful novel about the end of the Vietnam War.
I've been meaning to check out Broken Horses - thank you for that reminder! Love these suggestions.
Laura, have you read Charis in the World of Wonders by Marly Youmans? I think you would really like it; a Cinderella story set in Puritan New England. The language is exquisite but there is the death of a child in the first chapter that I had to pause the book for; I almost couldn't go on but I'm glad I did. Yesterday I started Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley and it's already given me a phrase I will hold on to; when it comes to biblical texts that challenge us or make us squirm, McCaulley asks us to be like Jacob and wrestle with it and say, "I will not let you go until you bless me." BAM. Wishing you a happy summer filled with reading and writing!
I will check out your suggestions - thank you! I have been meaning to get Reading While Black, so thanks for the reminder.