I got on the library queue for this book because I knew that it contains “The Monarch of the Glen,” which is the novella follow-up to American Gods. I am committed to my American Gods love, and wanted to complete my library of knowledge of all things Shadow. But this book, oh, this wonderful book. It’s a collection of some of the most beautiful poetry and short stories, in perfect Gaiman-ian language, set in dark landscapes that are undeniably his. I could pick these works […]
Play the song of life, write the words that sing.
This review is for the audio version of this book. As a public service announcement, I recommend that you check in with your local library to see if they support OneClickdigital or other apps that let you download audiobooks to your smartphone via library membership. I have listened to a lot of hot bestsellers this way for free! Free! The Little Paris Book Shop is about a lot of things: the love of books, the art of living, courage, delicious food, loyal friends, and second […]
On love, loss, giving. On Beauty.
On Beauty follows the intricacy of love bound up on two more or less rivalling families. Howard Belsey and Monty Kipp are both art professors duelling on the interpretations of Rembrandt paintings. Howards oldest son interns with Monty Kipps and proposes to their daughter Victoria who turns him down. Meanwhile Howard has had an affair and the relationship to his wife Kiki is on the mend. A year later the Kipps family moves to Wellington leaving Howard and Monty at the same university. The lives […]