Hi Reader, Recently the New York Times polled 500 literary luminaries on the best books of the 21st century. I SCREAMED upon learning my favorite book of all time was named #1! It's... drumroll... My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante!! It's actually a quartet of four novels about a lifetime of complex friendship between two Italian women -- great for fans of literary fiction, character-driven novels, and the like. Given the renewed interest in these books, I created a reading guide for the My Brilliant Friend book series with tips, reviews, pairings, and more to enhance your reading experience. So, if you want to read the best book of the 21st century (so far), check it out!
Remember, it's a good day to read a book. -Jules |
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Hi Reader, There's always so much to talk about at the start of a new month, and the start of a new season (my favorite one) makes it extra special. It's Gilmore Girls season, after all! The Rory Gilmore Book Club This month, we are reading books Jess Mariano read on Gilmore Girls. My selection is A Confederacy of Dunces. I'm seeing a lot of readers pick Howl, On the Road, and The Catcher in the Rye. Celebrity Book Clubs We've got new celebrity book club picks today! I picked Read with...
Hi Reader, Happy Labor Day Weekend! (if you're celebrating) I was away on summer vacation last week and catching up this week, so I thought doing a R.E.P.O.R.T. for the holiday weekend with everything happening around here would be fun. This is one you'll want to peruse with a cup of coffee! R - Reading Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (kindle) - As a book blogger, I have to start early on holiday releases. This one is super cute! There's a holiday play, a bit of over 40 romance, and...
Hi Reader, Historical fiction that's by women and about women just hits different, doesn't it?! There's something about following strong female protagonists as they navigate the most pivotal moments in history. That's why I carefully curated my list of the top historical fiction reads for women on The Literary Lifestyle. There, you'll find immersive narratives, harrowing circumstances, and women you root for. See the Best Women's Historical Fiction Books Remember, it's a good day to read a...