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February started off slow for me. I was surprised I read 5 books last month because it didn’t feel that way. Some of these books were so good I finished them in a day or two, so that helped!
The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank: This was one of the selections for our book club last month. The book is over 20 years old so it was interesting to talk about what we felt has changed, and what hasn’t. The book was funny and also made me realize how happy I am to be in my 40s. I certainly could relate to a lot of the main character’s experiences as she navigated love, friendships, and her career, and it made me grateful for the perspective and wisdom that comes with age. I found myself irritated by Jane’s relationship with a much older man, which was interesting to discuss in our Book Club because everyone had different perspectives about it. Curious if you’ve read it, what do you think?!
Tilt by Emma Pattee: My Dad gave me this book after he read it and said “she reminded me a bit of you” and now I need to confirm if he meant the author Emma Pattee, or the main character Annie, an acting school dropout who finds herself 9 months pregnant in an IKEA when a devastating earthquake hits Portland, Oregon, lol. I could not put this book down and ended up reading it in one day. It’s a fast-passed thriller that’s equally funny and devastating. I’m still thinking about it to be honest. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, it might hit a little close to home.
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