One in Vermillion by Jennifer Crusie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Review: One in Vermillion
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Review: The Best of Connie Willis: Award-Winning Stories
The Best of Connie Willis: Award-Winning Stories by Connie Willis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The amazing thing about Willis is that she writes the funniest screwball comedies and the most deeply-moving stories of grief. It never ceases to impress me that she is such a master of writing at these two extremes of emotion. And she managed to make it look effortless. Her many awards and recognitions will never equal what she deserves.
Library copy
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Review: Uncle Wiggily and the Apple Dumping
Uncle Wiggily and the Apple Dumping by Howard Roger Garis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was working the Friends of the Library book sale, straightening up the children's tables, which tend towards untidiness. And because we are more interested in recirculating the books than in making bank, children's books (through teen) are 3 for free to kids and teachers. Plus, it was Hog Day so a lot of families out enjoying the weather (not unspeakably hot and humid) and barbecue and taking pictures with Stormy the Hurricanes mascot. It was a great way to spend an afternoon, not least of which because book people loading up on cheap books at a library fundraiser, are just the happiest, most cheerful people. They become even more cheerful when they realize they get free books, too. Everyone was so sweet: if they didn't realize about the freebies they just turned around and donated at least as much as they would have spent. Even the kids who might have been dragging after a long day seemed to cheer up. So, now you know if you didn't already: every bit as happy-making as wallowing in a puppy pit, and the messes are easier to clean up.
Whilst tidying up this one caught my eye. Well, those trousers on the cover pop, and a dapper bunny chap is worth admiring. Up until that moment the only association I had with Uncle Wiggily was Salinger's story. I have since learned that my husband was exposed to one of the very old games, which had lead figures for markers, and impressed him no end. Sadly, there are none of those listed for sale online: mostly there are sets now reduced to board only.
Reader, I brought home Uncle Wiggily. I had no idea what the extensive series was about (lots of food, lots of flashy autos, just like Nancy Drew's of the same era. Whatever the rest are like, this one was awfully appealing. Uncle is a kind-hearted sort, easily pleased, and keen to help others. This rabbit would probably enjoy delivering chocolate of an early Spring morning. Often the books people remember with love from their childhoods are a wee bit disappointing for first-time adult readers. So maybe I just had very low expectations. Really, though, I think Garis was just a good storyteller as well as a newspaper writer and a prolific producer of children's books. I might even have to try a Bobbsey Twins book next. Especially since I am unlikely to run across many of these Uncle Wiggilys.
Really, it was a very good day.
Personal copy, now
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Review: Your Personal Penguin
Your Personal Penguin by Sandra Boynton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's been a long time since I walked through a bookstore and browsed. The KitKatPandaBatWolf wanted to look at this with me. Ah, Boynton! We still love you, and your charming little (and big) animals, and the cute pajamas. I haven't yet listened to the song recorded by Davy Jones (of the Monkees! squee!), but I will.
Maybe one never outgrows adorable board books?
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