It’s that time of year again…
My 2023 was pretty great, in a lot of ways. Not all ways. But, after a long wait, it finally felt like I was able to experience some of the freedom and adventure I’d been craving.
I read 30 books. Honestly, I expected more. But there we go, that’s life with a smart phone and a data plan. Two books are redacted from the list because they were spicy texts for my friend’s book club (I didn’t really enjoy either of them, more for lack of characterisation than the content).
The other news is that I joined my local library! It doesn’t have an absolutely enormous selection, but enough that I’m looking forward to using it regularly throughout 2024, probably sprinkling in some purchases if there’s something more current or specific that I want.
As always, faves are in bold.
- City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
- Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza
- The Blank Wall by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
- [redacted]
- The Conquest of Plassans by Emile Zola
Catherine Queen 