What I read in JulyTo Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris: I added this to my to-read list
What I read in JulyTo Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris: I added this to my to-read list when I saw it on a ‘best books of 2014′ roundup despite not having loved Then We Came to the End. I should have gone with my gut feeling, I did not connect with this novel about a depressive dentist who becomes an unwitting participant in a religious movement.My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff: Rakoff’s memoir about her year spent as an assistant at J.D. Salinger’s literary agency was a deliciously fun, absorbing read. Peering behind the curtain of working with the reclusive Salinger was fascinating. Having worked as an intern at a literary agency in the past, I especially loved seeing the parallels between my experience and hers.The Lover by Marguerite Duras: Has anyone else read this? I am a little concerned I entirely missed the point. Send me some mail if you have strong feelings about this book cause I need to talk about it.The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson: Two best friends own a bookstore together circa 1960? Count me in. One of them starts visiting a dream world where she sliding-doors-style married the guy who got away? Sold.The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters: A mother and daughter who have fallen on hard times post WWI rent out part of their mansion to a young married couple. About 40% through this book something happened that made me raise my eyebrows. 60% through my jaw hit the floor. Much more than a Downton Abbey-esque wealthy family novel. -- source link
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