Wow, so many books I want to check out here, Gayla! Thanks so much! And good luck with the knee. I’ve had problems (and still have) with both knees and have found physical therapy definitely helps (plus a few OTC pain relievers and ice). Best wishes for a full recovery!
Hi Gayla, thanks so much for including Built From the Fire and mentioning Run It Back. It's nice to know the hours I poured into the newsletter connected with people. As you mention here, mustering up the energy to write the entries can be a real challenge sometimes, but it feels like there's few better ways for a writer to build an authentic community these days. I hope you keep this one going!
So many books, so little time. I am really enjoying new genres FINALLY. With a bit of a break from Substack to get comfortable with Notes, maybe my TBR can shrink and my newly read will grow. Enjoy your summer Gayla.
I'm really looking forward to 'The Stolen Hours', by Karen Swan. I *love* her books for their escapism, and this is the second in a series that started out in the last days of life on the island of St Kilda, in the outer Hebrides. The true story is fascinating, and she's done a great job with the concept.
So many great recommendations. I saw the Secret Life of Flora Lea on Insta and it intrigued me. Now that I've read the synopsis here, I'm ready to buy it!
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Summer Reading Time
I loved The Firekeeper's Daughter and cannot WAIT for Warrior Girl Unearthed.
Wow, so many books I want to check out here, Gayla! Thanks so much! And good luck with the knee. I’ve had problems (and still have) with both knees and have found physical therapy definitely helps (plus a few OTC pain relievers and ice). Best wishes for a full recovery!
Summer reading is my favorite too and there are just so many good books out 😍 I’ve heard great things about Yellowface
I like Christina Lauren (I've only read one of their books) and I want to read this new book.
I’ve read Flora Lea. Enjoy!
Hi Gayla, thanks so much for including Built From the Fire and mentioning Run It Back. It's nice to know the hours I poured into the newsletter connected with people. As you mention here, mustering up the energy to write the entries can be a real challenge sometimes, but it feels like there's few better ways for a writer to build an authentic community these days. I hope you keep this one going!
So many books, so little time. I am really enjoying new genres FINALLY. With a bit of a break from Substack to get comfortable with Notes, maybe my TBR can shrink and my newly read will grow. Enjoy your summer Gayla.
I'm really looking forward to 'The Stolen Hours', by Karen Swan. I *love* her books for their escapism, and this is the second in a series that started out in the last days of life on the island of St Kilda, in the outer Hebrides. The true story is fascinating, and she's done a great job with the concept.
Been meaning to read Falling. Thanks for the reminder!
So many great recommendations. I saw the Secret Life of Flora Lea on Insta and it intrigued me. Now that I've read the synopsis here, I'm ready to buy it!
First of all, I love Newburyport but I've never made it to their literary festival. Sounds great! I LOVED The Secret Book of Flora Lea!!!!