Yes, it’s that time again – the latest edition of Shiny is available here.
Thanks to my eye issues, I haven’t got many reviews in this one, and the books I have reviewed were read out loud to me by Mr Litlove. There’s dedication to a cause. Fortunately we really enjoyed them all.
There’s the new novel by Ann Patchett, Commonwealth.
A very funny debut novel about university students and the philosophies of Nietzsche, Confidence.
And a classic boo-boo on my part, a non-fiction title that we had already reviewed in an earlier Shiny, duh, that I’ll post on this blog next.
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Dedication indeed! I loved Commonwealth. I’m going to nip over and see what you thought about it now.
Ooh have you reviewed it too? I will get my official Reader to read that out to me later today. Patchett is just such a good writer. What she does is always amazing.
I have! I do hope that you’ll be able to read for yourself soon.
Dearest Litlove,
this must be so hard for you. I send you lots of love and hugs and hope there are perhaps some compensations – autumn walks, a different kind of thinking time? and certainly renewed appreciation of your husband!
I look forward to reading the new Shiny. And have I told you how much I loved your essay on Modiano in Numero Cinq? – still thinking about it; quality is much more important than quantity.
xx
Oh Jean, you are a darling. Thank you for the hugs and the very kind words. I do get a different kind of thinking time – and plenty of it! But it is a luxury and I when I get to write something, I am much more prepared for it. I’m currently seeing an eye specialist and taking medication. As always, the recovery process is much slower than I hoped, but I AM getting some help now. Cross your fingers I’ll be able to do more soon. xxx