Category Archives: Book Logs
Cate’s April 2013 Book Log
I spent most of April plodding through a behemoth. It wasn’t entirely the book’s fault; our schedule and children plotted against me. 1. A Few Words in the Mother Tongue by Irena Klepfisz (4.5/5). Beautiful, beautiful poetry. Now I need … Continue reading
Cate’s February 2013 Book Log
1. The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud (4/5). Messud’s prose is very unique: restrained, and patient, and completely intoxicating–the Juliette Binoche of literature. That said, I didn’t completely love this book. I was completely engrossed in it all the way … Continue reading
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Cate’s January 2013 Book Log
Well, I kind of fail at reading so far this year. 1. Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh (4/5). I picked this up on the recommendation of a friend, and I really enjoyed it. It made me think. I can’t … Continue reading
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Jason’s January Book Log
Well, hallelujah. I finally, finally had a decent reading month. I finished 5 books this month, which is the most I’d managed in one month since June (not coincidentally, in July I started the certification nonsense that has derailed me … Continue reading
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Cate’s December 2012 Book Log
I fell far short of my reading goal for 2012. I’m chalking it up to going from one kid to two, starting a new business, and generally being crazy busy. But I’m happier when I read more, so I’m hoping … Continue reading
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Jason’s December Book Log
Let’s be honest: this blog has been floundering a bit lately. Work has been killer for me this year. Kids are being kids. We just haven’t been able to post much. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have a fair … Continue reading
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Cate’s November 2012 Book Log
I read a grand total of one book last month. You’re probably wondering, “What mammoth tome consumed Cate’s time and energy ALL month? War and Peace? Possession? The Grapes of Wrath?” Well, my friends. It was truly a difficult read. … Continue reading
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Jason’s October Book Log
Okay, four books this month. Not great, but not terrible, either. Also, this is the first month since we’ve been together that I’ve read more books than Cate. She normally laps me, so I’m not going to gloat too much. … Continue reading
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